Home Trainers and Bike Rollers
Our Home Trainer page brings together our tips for cycling at home: rollers, magnetic or fluid resistance home trainers, direct drive smart trainers, power measurement, training apps, noise, compatibility and set-up, to stay fit all year round.
Cycle regardless of the weather, without going outside.
The three families
The rollers, on which the bike rests freely, help with balance and fluidity of the pedal stroke, but require some adjustment time. The resistance home trainer, where the back wheel presses against a roller slowed by a magnet or fluid, is simple and accessible. The direct drive home trainer, where the back wheel is removed to fix the bike onto a cassette, provides the best feel, the highest accuracy, and the least noise.
Bike electronics
Bike electronics also includes:
- Sensors and Radars.
- GPS.
- Watches and Connected Bracelets.
- Lighting.
- Smartphones and Accessories.
- Batteries.
All the electronics are gathered on the electronics page.
Connected training
The connected home trainer measures power and communicates via Bluetooth or ANT+ with virtual training apps, simulating routes, climbs, and online races. In ERG mode, it automatically adjusts resistance to maintain the power set for the session, ideal for interval training. Some models simulate inclines of over twenty degrees.
Getting set up
Check the compatibility with your bike: axle type, quick release or thru-axle, and cassette, often requiring a separate purchase. Have a powerful fan ready, as without a headwind, sweating is intense, along with a towel, a mat to protect the floor and minimise noise, and a water bottle within reach. Short, structured sessions are enough to make progress.
Good deals
Good bargains can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new products showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24 hours are prepared and sent out within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, winter sales, the spring French Days, followed by summer sales and the back-to-school season.
Frequently asked questions
Home trainer or rollers, which to choose?
Rollers work on balance and fluidity of the pedal stroke but require adjustment time. The home trainer, where the bike is secured, is simpler and allows for intense or guided sessions with no risk of falling.
What is a direct drive home trainer?
You remove the back wheel and secure the bike directly onto the cassette of the home trainer. Quieter and more precise, it simulates inclines and measures power reliably without wearing out the tyre.
Is a home trainer suitable for a mountain bike?
Yes, provided you check the compatibility with the wheel diameter and the axle of the mountain bike. With a wheel-based home trainer, you should fit a smooth tyre on the back, as the treads can be noisy and wear out quickly.
Home trainer or exercise bike?
The home trainer uses your own bike and its settings, ideal for a cyclist wanting to maintain their sensations. The exercise bike, being self-contained, is better suited for family use or getting fit without a road bike.
How can I reduce the noise of a home trainer in an apartment?
A direct drive home trainer is quieter than a wheel-based model. A thick mat under the machine absorbs vibrations, and a clean, lubricated chain limits transmission noise.
