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they can be fun and useful if used correctly, but it probably won't make as much difference to your fitness as structured training on a turbo. motivation matters more than equiment and numbers, as ever
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Get smart turbo first, you can then do structured training and measure power in all weathers/time of day.
Edit: also found smart turbo with Zwift/Rouvy/FulGaz vastly more interesting than dumb turbo. In fact I reckon it's the best £225 (+ Zwift subs) I've spent for quite a while.
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I haven’t really enjoyed using turbos before
I had two failed attempts with dumb turbos in the past (I'm very very bad at judging relative effort). A smart trainer with power data and software of your choice (I've been zwifting) changed that. I've improved a lot since March. I think if training is your goal you'd get more from a trainer than pedals (to start). Also, winter's coming.
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Folks who have and use power meters: I have the chance to get some brand new Vector 3 power meter pedals for a massive discount, but it’s still a few hundred £. I’ve never owned a power meter, but am a keen cyclist. Is having a power meter worth the expense to improve my cycling, or should I put that money towards something else, eg a turbo trainer (I haven’t really enjoyed using turbos before)? Are the Vector 3 worth having? Is buying one pedal significantly less good than buying the set?