[mobius]

So i've come to the conclusion not living in the mountains and riding downhill everyday and being back at college is killing my cardio. I am interested in getting a trainer for my road bike and mountain bike to get my cardio back since its getting cold and i hate running.

What is a resonably priced trainer and what kind? I know nothing about them but im looking to get one for xmas but it needs to be resonably priced. I'm not looking for anything fancy just something thats affordable and works good.

Thanks a bunch

 

[corey_rideDC]

just put layers on and go ride you pansy. riding indoors sucks.

 

[Wumpus]

This probably doesn't fall in the reasonable price, but they are suppose to be the best --> http://www.1upusa.com/bike_trainer.html.

I prefer these.

You can work on your balance, too.

 

[I Are Baboon]

I bought MtnBikerChk a trainer for Xmas a few years ago (paid $300 for it). We've used it like five times.

Edit: I bought the 1upUSA one Wumpus linked.

 

[bluebug32]

I have an actual trainer that hooks to your back wheel that I've actually used quite a bit with both my mountain and road bike. I think it cost $200-$250. You can adjust the resistance, but other than that, it doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but works just fine and it got me through last winter. It's made by Minoura.

 

[mobius]

Bluebug can i get a url or where you bought it at?

Sadly i used to work at performance bike and they have trainers there and i was wondering if anyone has used one or if they are just POS just like perf.

 

[BigMike]

Bluebug can i get a url or where you bought it at?

Sadly i used to work at performance bike and they have trainers there and i was wondering if anyone has used one or if they are just POS just like perf.

They actually are pretty nice. Sold a bunch of them, only had one or two returns. I've used them in the shop, set them up, taken them apart, they are pretty good, as far as trainers go.

But like Corey Said, PUT ON SOME LAYERS AND RIDE YOU PANSY!

 

[mobius]

**** u wanna come road ride with me in fairfax, the roads suck first off and the people suck more!

 

[BigMike]

**** u wanna come road ride with me in fairfax, the roads suck first off and the people suck more!

If I had brought my bike home I would come out and ride with you tomorrow

Next time you are in Richmond, let me know, I'll go out riding with you no matter what the temperature

 

[mobius]

hah i'm in knoxville tennessee with my buddy. i'll be around sometime during xmas im sure.

 

[bluebug32]

Bluebug can i get a url or where you bought it at?

Here's mine:

It's nice because the setup really reduces the sound of the tires, so you can definitely still hear what's going on around you if you're riding with knobby tires.

 

[bluebug32]

oh, and for a description:

https://shop.sunrisecyclery.com/item/11191/

I've actually bought a bike from this shop and they are really great (meaning if it doesn't work for you, you could probably get your $ back). You can also call and speak with them.

Good luck!

 

[Pau11y]

Asked this on the x-post: rollers vs trainers, which one? I'm thinking more on the rollers, but can you watch movies while you're on rollers or does it require too much attention to multi-task like that?

 

[Wumpus]

Asked this on the x-post: rollers vs trainers, which one? I'm thinking more on the rollers, but can you watch movies while you're on rollers or does it require too much attention to multi-task like that?

I've watched TV while using the rollers. I just have to set them up so they are pointing directly at the TV. Otherwise, if I zone out, I'll start to turn toward it and off I go. And for those that have never used rollers, you don't go shooting through the house when you fall off.

 

[corey_rideDC]

does anyone have a copy of that video from a few years back of the roadie on rollers for the first time? very appropriate.

 

[Pau11y]

I've watched TV while using the rollers. I just have to set them up so they are pointing directly at the TV. Otherwise, if I zone out, I'll start to turn toward it and off I go. And for those that have never used rollers, you don't go shooting through the house when you fall off.

Yeah, but you'd leave some skid marks on your rug, and in your bike shorts I'd bet

 

[bluebug32]

just curious as to why so many prefer rollers to trainers? Any additional benefit?

 

[Wumpus]

just curious as to why so many prefer rollers to trainers? Any additional benefit?

Proponents say:

"Rollers help your balance and bike handling skills -- slight turn of the bars will send you all over the place. They will teach you how to hold a line."

"Teach you how to have smooth pedal stroke. Otherwise, you will be bouncing(serging) all around."

"When you ride there is a natural side to side motion when you are pedaling that is not present when you are riding a fixed trainer and can cause some knee strain."


*When looking at rollers there are two extremes -- Big drums(4.5") are for easy spin type workouts and usually have some type of fan attachment if you want a tougher workout and then there are small drums(2.25") that are pretty tough. Now Kreitler makes a 10" wide drum(normal is 15") that will really keep you on your toes.