Fluid Trainer vs Magnetic?

scott dinhofer

just did my first ride on my my new fluid trainer, seemed a bit harder than my previous trainer  which was a magnetic adjustable trainer. wondering if the trainer is actually harder or if my legs are still sore from a 16 mile long run yesterday.

Scott Alexander

Fluid adds resistance the faster/harder you go. I noticed it right away when I went to fluid from magnetic. But it's more even and smoother overall. You get to use your gears to adjust the difficulty too, not the magnetic resistance. Pesonally, I just like it better overall.

kjanracing

Maybe both Scott! Getting close, aren't we!?