Chris Cortez
The beta is still open until Saturday. They're allowing beta users to
lock in at $7/month.
On Dec 14, 2011, at 12:24 PM, Adam Kennedy wrote:
> Technically you don't need a power meter to get the advantage of
> TrainerRoad. They support a ton of trainers and their VirtualPower
> feature provides a relative power number to set the workout
> intensities based in trainer power curve, speed of rear wheel, and
> cadence.
>
> You also don't need the garmin if you have a laptop. All you need is
> ant+ speed and cadence and a ant+ USB stick. $60 total probably to
> get going plus $10/month.
>
> Adam
>
> Sent from my iPod
>
> On Dec 14, 2011, at 11:36 AM, Sarah Tisdale
> wrote:
>
>> Computrainer alternative:
>>
>> - Generic trainer
>> - TrainerRoad software (www.trainerroad.com)
>> - ANT+ powertap wheel
>> - also use it for road training
>> - new from neuvation for < $700 now
>> - Garmin head unit (500, 310xt, ...)
>> - also use it for road training
>>
>> Certainly not cheap, but better than a computrainer since you also
>> get power data for road training.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 10:24 AM, wrote:
>> What Scott said...
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> On Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:09:45 +0000, halfwheelhill@yahoo.com wrote:
>> > If you are going to spend the money, think long term and get a
>> > computrainer. I got one 6 years ago and it was by far the best
>> > investment. The info it gives you while riding is awesome. The
>> > workouts you can do and the courses you can download are
>> incredible. I
>> > don't think you can do motor pace workouts on those other trainers.
>> > The motor pace feature alone is a awesome piece of the training
>> > puzzle.
>> >
>> > Scott
>> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Tom Bird
>> > Sender: obra-bounces@list.obra.org
>> > Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:47:36
>> > To: obra@list.obra.org
>> > Subject: [OBRA Chat] Trainer help
>> >
>> > Looking to upgrade. Send me your input so I can make an informed
>> > decision. I know I would be happy with either trainer but
>> > recommendations are helpful.
>> >
>> > Cyclops Fluid Pro vs Kurt Kinetic Road Machine.
>> >
>> > From what I have read I like the adjustable leg on the Cyclops and
>> > the locking mech on the resistance unit.
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