Best Bicycle roller trainer

The roller trainers can be divided into different categories according to their maximum rolling resistance and interactivity. Nowadays, magnetic brakes are very common as they are the best solution in terms of practicality and noise level.

In online shops, for example, the Tracx roller trainer with the article designation Blue Twist is rated very highly, it has a maximum pedaling resistance of 700 watts and has a magnetic brake so that the training noise is relatively quiet. This roller trainer is suitable for different rim sizes and can therefore be used for both mountain bikes and racing bikes. The braking resistance increases with the rolling speed. The manufacturer recommends the use of training tyres. The resistance can be changed directly on the handlebars of the bike, so that a varied training is possible. With a speed and cadence sensor, it is even possible to measure training success by networking with apps and smartphones. In the higher-priced range there are roller trainers where the rear wheel is not fixed and which therefore offer more freedom of movement – which makes the training even more realistic. Also here the magnetic brake is obligatory to avoid disturbing the training by too loud background noises. In tests conducted by trade magazines, the design is praised by the majority of respondents, and there is talk of the spring-mounted rollers. Thanks to the PVC rollers a really “round running” driving is possible. This roller trainer won the Eurobike Award, which is presented at one of the largest bicycle fairs in Europe, and is therefore one of the proven classics on the market. Here, too, sensors can be installed that support the raw data for apps for training planning or recording. In any case, you should keep the load on the floor as low as possible and place an additional insulating mat between the roller trainer and the floor. Then avoid leaving marks on carpets and similar high-quality floor coverings.