SMART TURBO TRAINERS
With the latest generation of smart trainers being so sophisticated – and even fun when connected to a virtual cycling app like market-leader Zwift – increasing numbers of triathletes are turning their backs on the great outdoors altogether during the colder (and sometimes warmer) months, in favour of their home training set-up.
Gone are the days when you’d simply lock your bike into a ‘dead’ turbo trainer and use a dial to create resistance. The more sophisticated smart trainers come with power meters, Bluetooth and ANT+ connection, and plenty of built-in virtual resistance, so you can push yourself to the limit without having to halt because of the cold.
We like options that post consistently accurate power readings, offer exceptional value, deliver a real-world riding experience, aren’t too much of a pain to move around, are stable when in use and, vitally, are quiet! See our annotations (above) for more detail on what makes a good turbo trainer.