Stop and start merely controls the timer aspects.
Note that you have to do the pedaling, just like a stationary bike. Here’s a closer shot of the ‘control panel’, which allows you to stop/start the session, and controls resistance (load). Everything else simply connects all the pieces together in just a minute or two. There’s also a HRM strap and then the wireless receiver for that. The key pieces here is the load generator (black round thing to the left of the blue piece), the console (yellow device), and the stand (blue metal frame). Inside the white box is a whole flotilla of parts, papers and instructions. The hardwareĪ few days after ordering the CompuTrainer (hereafter referred to as ‘CT’), a rather heavy white box arrives.
So, here’s the in depth skinny on this (albeit very expensive) training utility. The list of pro’s who use one is long, but would it make a difference for an age-grouper like me? Well, after more than a year of using it…I think I have the answer. It’s often said that from a cycling standpoint the CompuTrainer is the best training device you can buy. In addition you can ride ‘real video’ versions of actual courses (like Ironman Hawaii for example). So in some ways it’s like combining a power meter with a trainer (from a cost standpoint).Īnd the last major difference is that you can ride virtualized courses of anything in the world (if there’s a GPS track (gpx file), a course can be made). Secondly, it connects to a computer if you want to take advantage of significant features like tracking of HR/pace/speed…and power (watts). This is done via the little control panel or via a computer (a computer is not required though). First, it generates load (wattage) via a computerized interface. The CompuTrainer is like most other trainers, except for a few key important twists. All last winter I meant to write up a review of it. Over 18 months ago (September 07), I bought a CompuTrainer as my primary indoor trainer.
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