Reddit mentions of Conquer Indoor Bike Trainer Portable Exercise Bicycle Magnetic Stand

Buy a cycle trainer

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0094KIVQW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1462259827&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=indoor+cycle+trainer&dpPl=1&dpID=417sPpqt%2BkL&ref=plSrch

Of course! It's this one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094KIVQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4eKkDbZNFG44T

Congrats on your awesome progress! I'm glad to hear you've drunk this magic elixir called bike addiction. :)

I do casual rides of about 8 miles a few times a week. I'm lucky to live in Florida where I can bike year round, but for the nights/rainy days when I want to pedal a bit but don't want to haul the bike up and down the stairs to my studio apartment, I bought this bike trainer

It's only slightly loud (no complaints from the neighbors, anyway!) and easy to hook up, especially if you've got a quick release latch on the rear tire. The thing is though, it's boooooriinggggg. I have to watch netflix with closed captioning on to stay on it for any length of time, but it is nice to have the option, especially if winter would otherwise keep you down!

I have a feeling it would be easier to peruse the streets and garage sales until someone throws theirs out.

You are going to need to make a stand that will hold the bike and not tip. On top of that, your rear wheel needs something draining the energy (it is is peddling down hill otherwise).

I think I would go with an A frame that has a metal rod where the wheels attach. the rear wheel needs some resistance; I think modifying the wheel to act as a fan would work.

It would be much simpler to watch the curbs or buy what outobounz linked http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0094KIVQW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1462259827&sr=8-3&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=indoor+cycle+trainer&dpPl=1&dpID=417sPpqt%2BkL&ref=plSrch

Trainer: https://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Trainer-Portable-Exercise-Magnetic/dp/B0094KIVQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520905659&sr=8-1&keywords=turbo+trainer

Bike: https://tribebicycles.com/products/haka

I bought this trainer for $60 on amazon. Been using it for a year with zero problems on both my road and mountain bikes. I had tested my friends smart trainer at first and realized I did not like the feeling so I bought this on a whim just until I figured out what I really wanted...now I don't really plan to upgrade at this point. Works fine for zwift.

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https://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Trainer-Portable-Exercise-Magnetic/dp/B0094KIVQW/ref=pd_day0_hl_468_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0094KIVQW&pd_rd_r=9569397f-eb42-11e8-b188-2fb63616cf11&pd_rd_w=3Na8Q&pd_rd_wg=qIBkN&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=PTJXYMW6DEVKH65G1TCY&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=PTJXYMW6DEVKH65G1TCY

I ended up using the duotrap sensor on my Trek, but you could absolutely go this way...

Speed/cadence sensors
https://www.amazon.com/Onlydroid-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speedmeter-MapMyRide/dp/B06XG8VY4X/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1523381436&sr=8-6&keywords=speed+and+cadence+sensor

Trainer - use the cyclops mag profile
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094KIVQW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you've got a smart phone or a BT laptop, you're likely all set at that point. If not, you'll probably want to pick up an ANT+ dongle for your laptop (and you may want to go this way anyway)
https://www.amazon.com/adapter-PerfPRO-CycleOps-TrainerRoad-extension/dp/B079217ZGV/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1523381608&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=ant%2B+dongle&psc=1

All told? The list runs out to under $150. If you decide you like Zwift, you can always upgrade later on. But this way you're not spending a ton upfront.

Thanks! I was looking at this one: https://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Trainer-Portable-Exercise-Magnetic/dp/B0094KIVQW/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1484579504&sr=1-2&keywords=bike+trainer.

Any thoughts on that?

They do mention noise, but a lot of people also discuss not using slicks. They seem to think resistance is OK, but it's tough to know what kind of experience they have.

If you own a road or mountain bike buy a trainer for it like this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094KIVQW/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_bEHPz_c_x_3_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=B30WV5BWVBKPJD7MN75B&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=e5bcb7eb-f56e-59a6-9593-82e699cde100&pf_rd_i=3403551

I own a different model than this but either lets you leverage your existing ride.

A roller seems a bit scary to try hehe, I'll probably go check if there are spinning classes at the gym.

and about a rear weel trainer would something like this do well?

Thanks guys!

So I've looked at rollers... look fun but don't think I'm there yet lol The two trainers I'm looking at are the conquer and the [travel trac] (http://www.performancebike.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2_10052_10551_1111867_-1) (Thanks for suggesting performance bike, u/Xanatos24). Travel trac is more expensive as a base, and I'd have to buy the front tire stand unlike with the conquer. Plus a mat, indoor tires, and maybe a little fan. I've also heard of ways to connect to Zwift without a smart trainer, like with an ANT+?

Is the higher price worth it?

Ok awesome ill keep that in mind thanks. Have any recommendations for a trainer? It gets snowy and cold where I live and won't always be able to ride outside? I was looking at this one. Also riding shorts any suggestions?

Try something like this indoor bike stand

If she has a bike that she likes to use (or you do) get one of these They're awesome and you can hangout at home on your actual bike, watching TV or something. Or pop in one of these