What’s the most affective in prepping for the up coming season and whittling away hours in the off season? Spin bike or Trainer.
Mark
Get the trainer, gives you the most versatility, and lets you ride your own bike. I have the Cyclops fluid 2, I find the resistance to be a little tougher than the road, but other than that it is fine. Others here like the 1up fluid and also I have heard good things about the Kurt Kinetic Road Machine.
Check with sharad he was peddling a pretty good deal on the Kurt’s a little while back http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=318426;search_string=search_string;#318426
I would stick with the trainer, you’ll be on your bike which is beneficial. If you’re really serious take the plunge and get a CompuTrainer. It’s been an amazing addition to my training both in season and off. My bike time have come way down since the addition.
Ride you bike. Outside. Brave the cold and the rain and the snow. Put the miles in the real way.