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Years ago my sons and I were casual weekend riders, I bought 3 Saracen bikes for them and built my own..

I still have them and have just converted one of the "tatty" Saracens to a trainer.

The reason for this is I have Autism, ADHD and am 65, I rarely want to go out and don't want to before I get my nerve up, now I have the £30 trainer and IT DOES work so it is perfect for me, I* have seen it selling for £60 https://www.tredz.co.uk/.ETC-Flow-8-Tur ... 236693.htm

Today I finished the bike (proud of that) and when I feel like it I can jump on and pass the time.

I will never be one of you but in my own way I am trying

Oh and my son is Autistic (28) he does not go out, this will allow him in the privacy of HIS home unseen to do something also

My going out ride

Pinhead wrote: ↑15 May 2023, 1:07pm
I will never be one of you but in my own way I am trying

If you enjoy riding your bike on your own terms then as far as I can see you are exactly one of us

How do you find riding on the turbo trainer?

I always used to hate the turbo but bought a smart trainer and started using Zwift and it’s actually quite enjoyable. I still prefer riding outside but on cold, dark winter evenings and days when it is raining all day, I’m fine on the turbo on Zwift.

TrevA wrote: ↑16 May 2023, 5:23pm How do you find riding on the turbo trainer?

I always used to hate the turbo but bought a smart trainer and started using Zwift and it’s actually quite enjoyable. I still prefer riding outside but on cold, dark winter evenings and days when it is raining all day, I’m fine on the turbo on Zwift.

I have now been using this for a week

I have never used another but I find this amazing

What I wanted to do was have a way to get "used to cycling" again after years away (I am an occasional weekend rider), this beats all. The adjustments are great, from easy to hard then throw in the gears on the bike, and whilst I have only used it a week it is 100% what I want.

Also with a 12 month guarantee what is there to lose.