the GF keeps bugging me to get one of these so that we can make an effort at staying in shape while the ground is covered in feet of snow. what brands should I be looking at? Will a normal size mtb rim/tire fit? Can you even get a decent workout from one of these contraptions?
who makes a good bike trainer?
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Cycleops Fluid is the best.
You can get a great workout from one (although you have be able to stay in place for hour or so). Ask Amyadalya about what happened when it took a year to heal a broken arm.
In Ct, we would do twice-a-week sessions, but we had a lot of different workouts like a minute in the 53x17, then 16, 15, etc.
You can get a great workout from one (although you have be able to stay in place for hour or so). Ask Amyadalya about what happened when it took a year to heal a broken arm.
In Ct, we would do twice-a-week sessions, but we had a lot of different workouts like a minute in the 53x17, then 16, 15, etc.
Minoura Mag 850
just buy the cheapest slick mtn tire and you'll be good to go
http://www.greenfishsports.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=331
just buy the cheapest slick mtn tire and you'll be good to go
http://www.greenfishsports.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=331
If you have access to a road bike, I'd recommend rollers.
I usually do a bunch of 16 oz curls.dfinn said:
A trainer gets the rear wheel mounted on it somehow and the whole bike is held in place while you pedal.dfinn said:
Rollers are simply a set of free standing rolling tubes (2x front, 2x rear) that spin freely underneath both front and rear tires, so it's up to you to maintain balance. It simulates actually riding a bike much better than a trainer does.
yeah. you can switch the resistance. and you can always switch gears too.dfinn said:
make sure you get a tire with absolutely no nobbies. even the smallest of ones will be annoying.
I ride the trainer about 3 times a week and it's not so bad as long as you have some rockin music and something exciting to watch.
but as sanjuro knows.... no matter what it's going to get boring.
i'm already bored of it this season.
X2amydalayna said:
I usually put a hockey game on and go at it for a period or two. its not bad, but it does get monotonous. I have to drag my trainer out of the basement sometime this week and start to work off the turkey
Sounds good.
We actually have a pretty good spot for it in the living room where the TV will be viewable so I think it will fit and not be in the way.
About specific models, that Minoura Mag 850 is in my price range, the Cycleops one is not. Any others I should be looking at?
We actually have a pretty good spot for it in the living room where the TV will be viewable so I think it will fit and not be in the way.
About specific models, that Minoura Mag 850 is in my price range, the Cycleops one is not. Any others I should be looking at?
I love rollers, well at least as much a someone can love any workout device. you don't necassarily need a road bike, I have used semi-slicks on my MTB, and back in the day I used to train on my BMX bike with comp III's.Echo said:
I had a Minoura trainer for a few years, and hated it, then I got some new rollers and find that I can motivate myself to train more often, because of the rollers, I like the fact that your actually riding your bike indoors, not just pedaling, there is a lot to be said about keeping your stabilizing muscle sharp to.
Here is what rollers look like
If you can ride a bike on the road you can ride a bike on rollers...
You got that right......binary visions said:
looks harder than it is, back in my bmx days I even figured how to do wheelies......
i have a Minoura. no complaints at all. and i had rollers once, but you have to pay way too much attention.
or if you have some sorta upper body injury and you want to ride, then a trainer would be better then rollers.
or if you have some sorta upper body injury and you want to ride, then a trainer would be better then rollers.
Plus you can practice your rear wheel drift.binary visions said:
I am with Douglas. The trainer he mentioned from Greenfish is the way to go for quality and price. ordering online from them was the cheapest option. Trainer with handlebar remote and the wheel block was about $130 including the shipping. And I run a Ritchey Speedmax on the rear. If money is no issue for you.....well than can I have some??? Really though, rollers are pretty cool but spendy. If you do get them maske sure someone is getting video of you while you learn to use it. You might be able to win $10 Grand on America's Funniest Videos which will more than pay for the trainer!douglas said:
I like my Minoura
