Originally Posted by
Dan333SP
+1 on buying used. I picked up my "dumb" trainer for $60 on a local bike-specific facebook group (TravelTrac Fluid Comp). It's decent enough, but I got bored of spinning mindlessly so I ended up buying a used smart trainer (Cycleops Magnus) on the same group for about $150 less than they sell for new, and now I have a more interactive Zwift experience.
I still can't stand to ride the trainer for more than about 1:20 or so, but at least now it's more interactive and I can see real power data.
I couldn’t get a buyer for my Cycleops at $100, when I tried to sell it 5 years ago. Then I had kids, so I’ve kept it ever since and I’m glad I didn’t sell.
I train on heart rate, cadence and speed sensor, and I feel like I get a good workout in. A PM would probably give me a fuller experience, but it’s the furthest possible thing from my cycling intentions/budget. I have upgrades to do on some 16” bikes first