FIND THE
PERFECT
TRAINER
FOR YOUR
INDOOR
SETUP
4 GREAT
INDOOR
OPTIONS
WAHOO KICKR SMART
TRAINER/$1,200
Designed to deliver
a realistic road feel,
this direct-drive
indoor trainer
comes with all the
bells and whistles.Whether you’re training for a
specific event, just trying to
stick to a regular riding sched-
ule, or simply prefer the safety
and convenience of spinning
inside, an indoor bike trainer is a valuable
tool for any level of rider. There are several
different kinds of basic trainers, and the
options for them have proliferated over
the past few years—including an explo-
sion of “smart” trainers that enable you
to connect to virtual worlds and training
programs. So whether you’re new to riding
inside or are already familiar with this
particular form of torture—er, we mean
training—this guide will help you pick the
best choice for your indoor needs.THE BEGINNER’S MOVE: START WITH A FRIC-
TION TRAINER // With its broad footprint
and fixed attachment to your bike frame,
riding a stationary friction trainer is
actually easier than riding a bike outside
because doing so requires no balancing
or handling skills. These trainers work
by placing a small roller against the rear❯❯
BY UNCLE B.KINETIC ROAD MACHINE
| SMART 2/$369
The new Smart 2
friction trainer gets
an upgrade by adding
ANT+ FEC compat-
ibility in addition to
Bluetooth.ALDI BIKE TRAINER/$50
We can’t guarantee it’s
in stock at your local
Aldi (frequent shoppers
say it’s a seasonal item
that returns each fall),
but you can’t beat this
price for a basic trainer.INSIDE E-MOTION
SMART RESISTANCE
ROLLERS/$1,200
These tricked-out roll-
ers come with safety
bumpers, floating
rollers, and ANT+ FEC
compatibility.24 BICYCLING.COM • ISSUE 5 Photography byTREVOR RAABCourtesy(Kinetic,^ Inside)