SMART TRAINERS

We test three interactive turbo trainers at different budgets to determine the sweet spot

Smart trainers have exploded in popularity in recent years, but with more options available than ever before, knowing which one is right for you is tricky. Why are these machines so popular? They allow you to control the resistance you feel at the pedals to replicate hills, headwinds and drafting effects on indoor cycling apps such as Zwift, Rouvy or TrainerRoad, giving you a realistic ride feel in your own home. You can also connect most of them to a compatible bike computer to follow pre-planned workouts. Having ridden and rated more than a dozen smart trainers across a range of prices over the past few years (you can check out the additional reviews on BikeRadar), we’ve chosen those we feel offer the best bang for buck at budget, mid-range and…

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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2025

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