What is the best Smart Turbo Trainer 2017? We review the top options for sale.

Sadly there will be times when it is not convenient to get out on the bike. Weather conditions, injuries and time constraints can all get in the way. This is where a turbo trainer is a great addition to your cycle training. They have come a long way in recent years with wheel off designs and smart phone connectivity becoming common place. More expensive options have built in power meters which are amazing but not totally essential if you are on a budget. Smart trainers can be rigged up to large screens of laptops and with some 3rd party software you can ride up virtual climbs or race other cyclists online. These really do make garage training less of a chore.

Here are some of the best turbo trainers across a range of values.

Tacx Neo Direct Drive Smart Trainer

What they say: The Tacx Neo Smart trainer features a silent, powerful and accurate direct drive delivering ultra quiet and highly realistic road feel.

What we say: A top quality model that has all the up to the minute features. Direct drive, wheel off design and smart phone connectivity. Has a built in power meter and is the only model that can be used without plugging in to mains power.

Buy this if you want the best and have unlimited funds.

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Elite Qubo Power Mag Smart Trainer

What they say: The Elite Qubo Power Mag trainer comes complete with the innovative Misuro wireless speed sensor & is Smart enabled.

What we say: A budget option from elite that is a wheel on design. Magnetic resistance and smart phone connectivity. Even the most affordable turbo can provide a hell of a workout.

Buy this if you want a usable turbo on a budget.

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Tacx Vortex Smart Trainer

What they say: The Vortex is an interactive Smart trainer that is fitted with an electro brake. This resistance unit is suitable for an average training level & can reach a maximum resistance is 950 Watts.

What we say: A solid performer with up to 950 watts of resistance that can be connected to a tablet or smart phone. Uses an electronic brake and can be connected to lots of great 3rd party apps to control it.

Buy this if you need a good quality turbo trainer but don’t train to power.

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Wahoo KICKR SNAP Smart Turbo Trainer

What they say: The Wahoo KICKR SNAP Smart Turbo Trainer shares the great features of the KICKR Smart trainer including power you can feel, app controlled resistance, and an open platform – all in a convenient wheel-on design.

What we say: The more affordable wahoo design. This excellent turbo is a wheel on (attached) option with the same connectivity and power control as its more expensive brothers. This is an excellent trainer and a solid well made piece of kit.

Buy this if you want to train to power but don’t need a wheel off design.

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Wahoo KICKR Smart Turbo Trainer

What they say: The best gets better. New for 2016 is Wahoo’s KICKR Smart Trainer, the official indoor trainer of Team SKY.

What we say: The latest version of the iconic smart turbo used by team sky. This one has it all in a great quality unit. A serious investment but will last for years and will greatly help any home training cyclist.

Buy this if you want the latest version of the best turbo to date.

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Tacx Flux Direct Drive Smart Trainer Black One Size

What they say: The Tacx Flux Direct Drive Smart Trainer is designed for athletes wanting to up their training all year round. Incorporating ANT+, FE-C & Bluetooth Smart open this product is ideal for serious trainers. It is also compatible with multiple software’

What we say: The tacx Flux is a quiet turbo with a wheel off design. It connects to all 3rd party apps and is in the mid to high price range. It has speed , power and cadence sensors so can be used for serious training plans.

Buy this if you want a good quality wheel off  design turbo.

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Tacx Satori Smart Trainer

What they say: The Tacx Satori Smart trainer uses complex technology to measure your speed, cadence & power. This data can then be displayed on either a Tablet, Smartphone, or similar device.

What we say: A well priced and popular model. The tacx satori can display the data fields on your smart phone. This is a good endurance trainer.

Buy this if you want a good turbo that has plenty of data for low cost outlay.

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Wahoo KICKR Smart Turbo Trainer – Version 1

What they say: The Wahoo KICKR Smart, official trainer of Team SKY & winner of the 2014 Eurobike Gold Award for Best Accessory, is the ultimate Smartphone/Tablet powered trainer.

What we say :The original wahoo turbo. Amazing quality unit with power meter control that be adjusted by as little as 1 watt increments!

Although expensive the use of third party apps make this able to create some amazing workouts. A serious piece of training equipment as used by many pros.

Buy this if you want the best. Its worth the money.

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