It’s that time of year again when (if you're reading this in the Northern Hemisphere) riding indoors occasionally seems preferable to venturing outside, so here’s a new and relatively inexpensive turbo trainer from CycleOps.
Using its trusty Classic folding frame, the SuperMagneto takes minutes to assemble, measures just 49 x 52 x 29cm when folded, and weighs 8.38kg complete, which is less than some bikes. It’s easy to transport and store, rapid to set up, and has a lifetime warranty.
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Simply swap your rear quick-release skewer, locate the non-driveside, and turn the opposing spring-loaded bolt-action lever to secure the bike. It’s designed for most bikes with quick release wheels and rear dropout spacing of 120mm, 130mm or 135mm, and 650b, 700c, 26, 27 or 29in wheel sizes with tyre widths up to 2.25in. You’ll need a front wheel riser block to avoid slipping forward on the saddle, and we’d definitely advise using a specific indoor trainer tyre.
The SuperMagneto offers four resistance settings via the large rubberised grip on the outside of the flywheel enclosure. These can only be adjusted between sessions; the only way to alter resistance while riding is by using your gears.
Easy setting allows you to spin easily and warm up your legs, Road mode is for smooth, steady riding over extended sessions, with a decent ride feel thanks to the large flywheel. Interval setting increases resistance, and is handy for those on fixed-wheel, while Mountain setting feels far more draggy, as if you’re riding on a gradient.
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