Does the bike fit you?

I suppose that there will be different sizes?

How does that work? How do I make sure it fits me?

On the snap you'll need a bike with slick (or semi slick) tires and a quick release rear hub, so that bike just won't work. You should either look for an used road bike or wait until you can afford one. Of course you'll have to buy a pump, not just for the Sanp, but because you should always ride with the correct pressure in your tires.

How do I tell that a bike will fit on the SNap?

What do I need to check?

Complete newbie here!

Thanks

the rear wheel must be provided with a quick release, otherwise the snap won't lock; you must use a slick rear tire too

Is there a reason you are set on buying a Snap? My experience is the snap is worse than much cheaper fluid trainers paired to speed sensors. The 'power' estimates from a Snap are no more reliable than power estimates based on speed sensors and a fluid trainer works flawlessly without having to pay an extra monthly fee for software. Unless you are getting the Snap for dirt cheap you are approach the equation wrong.

Decathlon makes decent bikes so you can go have a look and buy the model that is best within your budget. Also buy a pump. Then look on the used market for some rollers or a turbo which don't require paying for software.

Decathlon also sells decent trainers. The Inride 500 Fluid looks like good value.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/...N-82945-product-type~bike-turbo-trainer

I'd be inclined to spend less on the trainer (how much are you paying for the used Snap?), and spend more on the bike. Even though it's going to spend most of its time on the trainer, you'll want it to perform in the race. As mentioned by a previous poster, a decent fluid trainer can give you an incredible workout, without the extra expense and complications of a smart trainer. My fluid Elite trainer has been going strong for three years, never a single problem.

I'm a big of the Decathlon range of products, by the way - I spend hours in there every time I travel back to Europe, much to the irritation of my family!!

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I would look for a used fluid trainer and a used trek 1.1 or something similar. I bet you could get both for around $450 total.

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So a lot of you think Zwift and a smart trainer are NOT the best way to train in doors for a beginner?

A lot of us think that you should FIRST buy a decent bike, THEN get the trainer you can afford. If your budget allows decent bike, smart trainer and zwift, that's fine

I don't really see the interest of riding in swift with an Innacurate power meter.. You can have same workout efficiency with rpe outside. Riding indoor is my favorite way to train, but if you can't trust the power...... Unless you just want to cruise with a simulation of climb

I have a Cyclops Fluid 2 trainer and have used it for the last 5 years training for every single race I have done from sprint to full Ironman. For what I paid for that trainer, it's hard to justify anything else trainer wise. You can get a great workout going HR based on an indoor.

Find a good used bike. You will make your budget stretch further and you will get a better bike for the long haul.