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Turbo trainers (or just trainers) are used by competitive cyclists who want to train indoors on their road bike. They are also popular with keep-fit enthusiasts who want to save floorspace or who are looking for a cheap exercise bike.

Prices range from $100 to $300. Popular brands include Cycleops (Fluid 2), Kurt (Kinetic), Minoura, Elite, Tacx, Schwinn, Koolatron, 1up, Bell, Blackburn (Trakstand) and Forza.

How Bicycle Trainers Work

A bicycle trainer is basically a rear-axle bicycle stand with a roller and a resistance mechanism. The bicycle is lifted off the ground a few inches and fixed to the stand by its rear axle. A roller is pressed against the rear bicycle wheel.