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Fluid will be slightly quieter but magnetic will let you adjust resistance, which you definitely want if you will be using it SS. Otherwise it's much of a muchness, get what's cheap. Keep in mind they all generally hold the rear wheel by clamping on a skewer, so if your rear wheel uses track nuts it probably won't work.
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Any top tips for a first trainer?
Budget is as little as possible, as I'd like to make sure I use it before splurging.
So far I've narrowed down these;
lite Crono Fluid ElastoGel £120 (although looking at completed ebay listings I'd only pay £100 I think)
http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40091&t=13074274&p=20032764&hilit=turbo#p20032764
CycleOps Mag Plus - £50
https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/cycleops-mag-plus-2014-turbo-trainer-with-shifter-for-cycles/1207183615
Otherwise there seem to be quite a few Elite volare's on gumtree.
I like the idea of a shifter as I was thinking about using a fg/ss rather than my current road bike.
Any buying tips appreciated.