Gear

Because I'm attempting my first triathlon this coming year, I asked for a bike trainer for Christmas.  I figured with the Chicago winters I would want something I could do inside to get ready while I waited for the snow to melt.  I am so far very happy with the trainer my boyfriend got for me.  He got me the Blackburn Tech Mag 6 trainer.  It was fairly easy to put together and isn't too loud.  It has 6 resistance levels with the controller mounted to your handle bars and that piece works very well.  It is steel and is made for stability, and also was featured in the top trainers of 2012.

Blackburn Tech Mag 6 Bike Trainer