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    #31
    OK as promised the feedback. It arrived today so I got it all out and assembled with the road bike as this has the slickest tyres.

    Piece of cake to set up. Resistance levels seem a bit wimpy at first until you adjust the cable, and then start going up through the gears. I wasn't expecting Ditchling Beacon type resistance, but for the distance the resistance is enough to get a sweat on and do intervals with.

    I am surprised how quiet the resistance is. Not had it up to full chat, but got the top gear going and gave it some beans (around 25 mph) and it was really quiet.

    Some videos on youtube of more expensive makes were talking about the person in the next room having to turn the TV up to 20 from a usual 12, and smile sweetly while the cyclist works out. This is much much quieter than that.

    Very sturdy. Takes up to 23 stone, so I'm good to go with some headroom.

    For £70 delivered from Ireland I am as happy as a sand boy.
    Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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      #32
      Does your road bike take up to 23 stones (that's why I talk about mountain bikes )
      Last edited by BigRed; 14 November 2013, 23:12.

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        #33
        TriTalk.co.uk :: View topic - Tour of Sufferlandria

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          #34
          Originally posted by BigRed View Post
          Does your road bike take up to 23 stones (that's why I talk about mountain bikes )
          Doesn't have too. Probably only has to take around 21 stone including clothes and water bottles and bags etc.
          Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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            #35
            Originally posted by suityou01 View Post
            Doesn't have too. Probably only has to take around 21 stone including clothes and water bottles and bags etc.
            Once you've done a few weeks, try some Tabata intervals. Google them. Once or twice a week plus two longer rides.
            And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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              #36
              Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
              Once you've done a few weeks, try some Tabata intervals. Google them. Once or twice a week plus two longer rides.
              Will do bud, thanks.
              Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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                  #38
                  Originally posted by Dallas View Post
                  Tabata training can have that effect.
                  Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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                    #39
                    Originally posted by Dallas View Post
                    Then you've still got more to give. Move it!
                    And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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