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chadwick2wheels · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 12:46 pm Post subject: Magneto Trainer

I hate this thing and I am tired of watching it collect dust. I would rather not ride at all than sit on my trainer. If you have never experienced the wonders of sitting on a trainer in your living room and would like to try it PLEASE buy me trainer! (Best offer)
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jkizzle · cutter Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 519 Location: I.L.L.

theres no cyclo computer attached is there? ive already got a trainer, but im looking for one that measures wattage.

sailorjames · cutter Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 329

Only way I believe you'll get wattage measured is by dropping a grand on a Powertap hub, a grand and a half on a stationary bike, or a couple grand on one of those new power measuring cranks.

Power meters either work via the use of accelerometers or torque measuring devices built inside the drivetrain from what I understand. I think there might be a way to approximate it via pencil and paper, but I'm not sure how that would be done either.

chadwick2wheels · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 7:36 pm Post subject:

our friendly drunken sailor james is right. the options he mentioned are the only ones that I'm familiar with. Personally, I think powertap hubs are for people who make 70 grand a year though.
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jkizzle · cutter Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 519 Location: I.L.L.

yeah, im looked used on ebay... im still looking for that steal of the century.

i think there are a few trainers made with power meters built in, that or i might just be getting confused with a computrainer. oh well, i wonder if epo is cheaper than a powertap? i definitely need the help.

jkizzle · cutter Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 519 Location: I.L.L.

http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Crono-E-Mag-Trainer-Block/dp/B000IQB8MA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1211507810&sr=1-5

there she blows!

chadwick2wheels · Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject:

I say go with the EPO. it takes less time with better results. Just ask Floyd Landis.
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jkizzle · cutter Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 519 Location: I.L.L.

flloyd landis is my bitch, he cant match my 5:38 over 2 miles or whatever i finished in.

i suck ass at bike racing.

Rowbear · townie Joined: 26 Jan 2008 Posts: 185 Location: Lex-town

Landis got busted using testosterone not epo but I'm sure he probably used it just the same.
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chadwick2wheels · Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 9:06 am Post subject:

i always chase my testosterone with EPO.
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