Training aids
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You can buy all the latest kit you like, but at the end of the day you still have to get yourself up that hill or around the club run. Nothing replaces fitness — and nothing replaces your ability to monitor your performance while you ride.
There’s no point reinventing the wheel here.
There are plenty of excellent online resources covering training aids in incredible detail. But reviews only tell part of the story. What happens 6, 9, or 12 months down the line? Are these devices still working properly, or are they plagued with bugs and firmware issues?
Power meters
This is a market full of established brands producing solid products with relatively small differences between them. Great if you’re an experienced buyer — potentially overwhelming if you’re not. New brands will always try to shake things up, but where do the manufacturers’ own power meters sit in the hierarchy? Accuracy is one thing, but without consistency your expensive crank, pedals, or hub quickly becomes a very fancy paperweight.
Turbo trainers
Turbo trainers have exploded in popularity — helped along by that pesky virus we all remember. But they haven’t been without issues, especially when new models try to integrate with third‑party apps like Zwift and TrainerRoad. And now, with a new generation of indoor bikes, climbing simulators, rocker plates, and other accessories, it’s a great time to expand your indoor setup… with a bit of guidance.