Best turbo trainers 2024: 15 options tested and reviewed
Indoor cycling offers you all the data and distractions you could ask for. Here, Jack Sexty tests some of the best turbo trainers on the market
Turbo trainers
Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift review
In the market for an indoor bike and wondering if the Wahoo Kickr Bike Shift fits the bill? We take it for a spin to find out
Best late Black Friday turbo trainer deals
Want to start indoor training this winter? We’ve found the best late Black Friday turbo trainer deals around.
The best bike rollers for cycling training
Master your cycling technique with a set of bike rollers – perfect for indoor training.
The best indoor training kit
Training indoors can be an efficient, productive and (whisper it) enjoyable way to build triathlon fitness. Here Matt Baird highlights the best indoor kit for building multisport strength and stamina
Pinnacle HC Turbo review
Is this the Pinnacle HC Turbo the wallet-friendly trainer you’ve been waiting for? Jack Sexty finds out
Saris M2 Smart Turbo Trainer review
The days are getting shorter, but your bike training sessions don’t have to. Here, we put the Saris M2 Smart Turbo Trainer to the test
Elite Direto XR-T Smart Turbo Trainer review
The days are getting shorter, but your bike training sessions don’t have to. Our expert tester Jack Sexty puts the Elite smart turbo trainer to the test…
Wattbike Atom Next Generation review
Will the next generation Atom supersede its celebrated sibling? Matt Baird puts it to the test
Echelon EX3 Max exercise bike review
Matt Baird tests the EX3 Max smart exercise bike to find out what it delivers for triathletes and how it ranks against its competitors
What’s the difference between cycling on a turbo trainer and rollers?
Wondering what the difference between a turbo trainer and a set of rollers is, and which is best to do your indoor cycle training on? And what are the training benefits of each? Our cycling guru Nick Cook explains all you need to know
Wahoo Kickr Snap power-meter turbo trainer – first look
Electronic unit has ANT+ and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity with smartphones, tablets, computers
Tacx Satori Smart turbo trainer review
Packing a ’Smart’ upgrade, we see if Tacx’s Satori turbo trainer delivers the goods
How to choose a turbo trainer
Laugh in the face of wind, rain and snow, and keep training through winter with a turbo
Elite Turbomuin turbo trainer review
Elite Turbomuin turbo trainer tested and rated by our expert reviewer
Tacx Booster T2500 turbo trainer review
Tacx Booster T2500 tested and rated by our expert reviewer
Wahoo Kickr
An outstanding indoor trainer that does everything. Its only let-down is the inaccessible price tag
Minoura LiveRide 760
Quiet, smooth and easy to use. You pay a bit more, but you won’t regret it
CycleOps Jet Fluid Pro
A great, smooth-riding choice if all you want to do is ride with no fuss
Tacx Antares Rollers
You’ll either love or hate the turquoise blue drums of the Tacx rollers but, in combination with the grey frame, they do have a certain minimalist futuristic cool look to them. With 370mm width they’re a good set of rollers to learn on; you’re gently encouraged to stay towards the middle but have some margin […]
Minoura Action Roller Advance
As the lightest rollers on test, weighing in at a mere 5.3kg and folding down impressively small, the Minouras open their account well. At 415mm wide their alloy drums are also the widest. They don’t have a parabolic (curved) profile but the additional roller width and low frame design does make them novice friendly, and […]
Elite V-Arion Rollers
These have plenty of features to justify their price tag. Most obvious is the variable resistance that offers three levels of load. Level two feels very similar to riding on a flat road with a light headwind and is suitable for most interval, tempo and steady pace sessions. You obviously can’t create enough resistance for […]
CycleOps Aluminium Rollers
The second set of rollers offering variable resistance, these have a more traditional and austere appearance. At 390mm width, the aluminium rollers allow plenty of scope for wobbles when learning the ropes, but with a flat profile and no retaining lip, could cause more anxiety. The aluminium drums do deliver a silky smooth ride, though, […]
