Wheel-on vs direct drive turbo trainers: which is best for you?

Turbo trainers for indoor cycling can either be wheel-on or direct drive in design, but how does this impact your workout? We explain what each has to offer

Indoor training direct drive turbo
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A decent turbo trainer—whether it's wheel-on or direct drive—can make indoor riding not something you just have to tolerate when you have limited time or the weather’s bad, but a worthwhile alternative form of training.

Indoor cycling can be useful for executing structured sessions with set intervals as there are no cars or junctions to get in your way.

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