I have been using stationary trainers for years, typically a cycleops fluid 2 or something similar. I finally was able to give Zwift and a smart trainer a good thrashing though, and I have a few thoughts on the matter.

Whether or not you actually race your bike, maintaining some level of cycling fitness is important to most of us and that can be some what difficult during the dark and cold months of winter. That's the main reason I have a trainer.

Bikes in this review in order of Appearance: Trek Checkpoint ALR4, Giant Trinity Alliance 1, Trek Madone 5.2 Pro, and the old red Schwinn!