Trainer question (1)

Triathlon Forum
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I am looking at getting a new trainer. I have narrowed my choices down to the Cylcops or Kut Kinetic fluid trainer. My question is would either one of these trainers be better for a big guy, 6’2", 240lbs?

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Ive got the kurt kinetic and love it, works great, 6 foot 230lbs
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Thanks, can you tell me what the difference between the standard 3 lb and the heavy duty 6lb flywheel is?

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I dont know, but I went with the heavy duty version, I found mine on ebay for I think about 220 bucks, plus they have a separate wattage computer that you can buy for 50 bucks although I dont have one all the others dont have that option.

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There ya go:

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=243959;search_string=trainer;guest=2644798#243959

As for the heavier flywheel, it spins longer after you stop pedalling than the lighter one afaik. That is, yields a more -‘roadl like’ feel.

Cheapest I’ve found them was on ebay for $275 w/ free shipping and a Spinverval DVD. Seems fair to me!

JB

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Thanks for the info, I’m going to go with the heavy duty. And I think I’ll add the computer also since it is for my husband for our anniversary. Thanks again for your help!