CompuTrainer Pro
By Bart Preston & Jameson King
As a life-long resident of Utah, I know that the winters are not favorable to bike training
for a spring Ironman. So, I purchased a CompuTrainer Pro to train for the 2010
Ironman St. George. Besides providing a safer workout than riding outside, system
offers many benefits.
The CompuTrainer differs from a traditional bike trainer because it has a load generator
that generates a wattage using a computer or control panel. When connected
to a computer, the CompuTrainer can increase or decrease the load, simulating real
riding conditions, while simultaneously tracking watts (power) generated, speed,
cadence and heart rate. The SpinScan Pedal Stroke Analyzer, another exclusive performance
feature, will identify dead spots in your pedal stroke. Using this tool can
help you maximize power distribution and increase efficiency to become a stronger
cyclist. Another great benefit of the CompuTrainer is the software that allows
you to “feel” the course of many different triathlons. I can ride the entire Ironman
St. George course, with the load generator changing resistance at every hill, while
watching my stats – all in the comfort of my own family room. I also like to do
interval workouts on the CompuTrianer, attempting to maintain a certain amount of
watts for a certain period of time, then recovering. Those intervals would be hard to
do outdoors while dodging traffic. Winter will definitely not be the only time I use
this great system.
MSRP: $1649 | www.racermateinc.com
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