How do I choose a turbo trainer?
At Halfords, we have a range of turbo trainers from basic budget models to high-end professional trainers. To help narrow down the options, there are a couple of decisions that you’ll need to make.
The first is whether you want a direct-drive or wheel-on turbo trainer. Having a think about the following questions should give you a good starting point:
- What’s my budget?
- Does my trainer need to be portable?
- Is storage space going to be an issue?
- How important is the noise level?
- How do I want to attach my bike to the trainer?
The second decision is whether you go for non-smart, one-way smart or smart interactive. Again, it’s a good idea to ask yourself some key questions:
- What’s my budget?
- Do I want to use online training apps?
- Do I want my online training apps to be able to control my resistance?
- What features do I want on a turbo trainer?
Once you've considered these points you can check out our range online or in-store to make the final decision.