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The TV stand is ergonomically designed giving you an optimal position on your cycle trainer while keeping an eye on your favorite training platform. It is height adjustable and can accommodate small and large televisions. The Perfect addition to your Smart Trainer experience.
The JetBlack Cycle Trainer Mat is a static free, slip resistant, heavy-duty rubber base for any indoor cycle trainer. This mat is also odour free and will protect your carpets or floors during workouts, and absorbs vibrations and reduces noise.
Show your style this season with the Patrick Villan trainers. These standard fit trainers have a premium leather upper with a durable rubber outsole. Including detailed stitching, these lace up trainers are complete with a tonal lining and Patrick foil logo to the side.
I absolutely love the Core-Tex . It has been my find of the year this year as it provides for a unique training environment that my clients and athletes love. You can work complete body strength, mobility exercises, reaction, and work in patterns that are hard to replicate with many other modalities. If you are trying to differentiate yourself from other trainers and offer the latest in training, the Core-Tex is a must tool for your toolbox.
The Haze is back to retain its title as the most versatile performance cross-trainer available. Recognized by independent reviewers and athletes alike for its lightweight and responsive design that delivers across all aspects of training while maintaining excellent agility and running performance.
A classic platform trainer in black with crocodile print detail. They're made with the softest natural leather and are immediately comfortable with a wider fit and a soft rubber sole. We design our trainers in London and make them in Portugal with a family owned workshop that's been making shoes since 1949. We only make small batches at a time and finish every detail by hand. Pairs effortlessly with leggings, wider leg trousers or jeans.
A select few of the most feature-rich turbo trainers, such as the Tacx NEO 2T, will work without mains power, but you'll probably also want a fan and you don't want your laptop's battery life to cut your ride short.
If an extension lead isn't going to work for you, then a generator might be a solution. I've looked into solar and rechargeable generators, but these typically don't have enough juice to power a full workout, with the laptop, fan, trainer and lights running. Therefore, a petrol/diesel generator might be the only solution, as much as it's not as good for the environment.
Almost all new turbo trainers, power meters and speed sensors can work with both. However, if you're using an old power meter, then it may be ANT+ only, in which case, you're likely to need an ANT+ adapter for your computer. Our 'what is ANT+' guide takes a deep dive into the technology.
If you're running a laptop, you'll need to be able to reach it so you can use the Zwift menu without having to climb off the bike. Brands do make dedicated turbo trainer desks, such as the Wahoo Kickr Desk, but for the budget-conscious, you can often make do with a less dedicated solution, such as an ironing board or some adjustable shelving from your local hardware store.
Unless you're in the garage or shed, you'll probably want to protect your floor from your salty sweat droplets, not to mention the damage caused by the feet of your turbo trainer. A turbo trainer mat will offer this protection and are available pretty cheap, but an old yoga mat or even an offcut of kitchen linoleum will do the same job. Our tried and tested method is to use interlocking floor mats designed for gyms or garages. Not only do they offer protection, but they also offer a few millimetres of cushioning which helps with your natural rocking motion whilst riding.
If using a wheel-on turbo trainer - especially a cheap one - the roller's interaction with the soft rubber of your rear tyre can quite quickly churn through your rubber. Dedicated hard-wearing turbo trainer tyres exist to overcome this very problem. You could invest in a dedicated turbo trainer tyre, or alternatively, if you regularly ride on the road, upgrade your best road bike tyres and recycle your old part-worn tyre for indoor use only.
If you're using a wheel-on trainer, it will lift your rear wheel off the ground, which tilts you forward into an unnatural position. A riser block goes beneath your front wheel to level you out again. They don't need to be anything special, the cheapest versions can be found cheaply at Amazon. Or you can save that and slide a piece of wood or a few books (ideally taped together so they don't slide) beneath your front wheel. However you choose to bodge this, just make sure it's stable enough not to topple during sprint efforts.
Tacx Flux S: $749.99 $599.98 at Competitive Cyclist
20% off - It's been on the market for a few years now, but you could do a lot worse than the Flux S from Tacx, it's not quite as accurate as some top-tier models. Having +/- 3% power accuracy. But if you want a sturdy, powerful trainer it's worth a look. Its legs don't fold though and we think this is worth pointing out.
Check out our in-depth Tacx Flux S smart trainer review
Tacx Neo 2T: $1399.99 $899.99 at Amazon
36% off - The Neo 2T is a high-spec indoor trainer with an electronic flywheel that offers real-world levels of inertia, as well as advanced pedalling analysis and cool features like rumbling when your Zwift avatar goes over rough surfaces. It's been around for a while, so it misses things like WiFi connectivity (as per Wahoo Kickr V6), but it's still among the best trainers around. If the high spec and accurate power readings are important to you, then this is a good deal worth considering.
Elite Direto-XR T: $1,013.40 $769.99 at Wiggle
24% off - We found the Elite Directo-XR T to be a really smooth and quiet trainer that excels in simulation mode. However, if you want to or already spend a lot of time riding in ERG mode there are better options out there. Check out our in-depth review for more.
Tacx Flux S Smart: 599.99 499.00 at Sigma Sports
17% off - The Tacx Flux S is one of the more affordable direct drive trainers. There is almost 100 off here and we gave this trainer a four-star review in our own testing. It's compatible with a range of bikes and offers up to 1500 watts, 10% inclines and Bluetooth/ANT+ technology.
Pinnacle HC: 700.00 210.00 at Evans Cycles
490 off - Very similar in form and function to the new Zwift Hub and the Lifeline above, the Pinnacle HC is among the cheapest is impressively cheap for a direct-drive trainer. You will need a cassette, though, so factor that into your spending budget.
Saris H3: 749.99 449.00 at Evans UK
40% off - The H3 is quite long in the tooth in its design when compared to the high-end trainers it once competed with. It's 2% accurate, which isn't market leading (1% is) but still more than good enough. It does, however, boast a good maximum resistance of 2000 watts, and a pretty good gradient simulation of 20%. If those specs or the folding legs are important to you, then this new price is pretty competitive. Be sure to consider the Pinnacle HC though, as that's less than half the price of this, still, albeit with lower specs and non-folding legs.
Lifeline TT-01 Up to 87% off at Wiggle
UK: 99.99 13.49 USA: $144.99 $72.49
Lifeline is Wiggle's in-house brand, and this is its entry-level trainer. It's pretty basic, with magnetic resistance and a controller that mounts to the handlebars. You'll need to add a speed sensor to connect to Zwift. We have seen this trainer cheaper in the States than it is now.
LifeLine TT-02 Up to 70% off at Wiggle
UK: 149.99 49.99 USA: $219.99 $109.99
The TT-02 is a fluid trainer, meaning it offers a progressive resistance curve (the harder you pedal, the more it resists). It is compatible with QR axle bikes (a thru-axle adaptor is available to buy) and the legs fold up to make it easy to transport.
LifeLine RT-01 Roller:
USA: $189.99 $145.99 at Wiggle
UK: 129.99 49.99 at Wiggle
62% off - Weighing just under 9 kilos and folding in half, training rollers are a useful, engaging way to train and are easily transportable. They will improve your balance, coordination and pedal stroke and can be a breath of fresh air if you're doing a lot of training on a smart trainer.