Just after some feedback/info on indoor trainers. I bought one last wknd because I thought it would come in handy on the days where I can't make it out for a ride during daylight.
Do they all come with a weighted bit for the front wheel? The one I bought doesn't have a front bit? I haven't used it yet because I wanted to check with you guys before I called up to complain I am missing it..
Just after some feedback/info on indoor trainers. I bought one last wknd because I thought it would come in handy on the days where I can't make it out for a ride during daylight.
Do they all come with a weighted bit for the front wheel? The one I bought doesn't have a front bit? I haven't used it yet because I wanted to check with you guys before I called up to complain I am missing it..
It also doesn't come with a cable. Is this necessary or should I have done some more homework before I bought this?
Thanks
You don't need a weighted bit for the front wheel. Most trainers that I have seen do not come with anything for the front wheel, but there are blocks that you can buy to even out the bike so that it doesn't feel like you are riding downhill all of the time. If you are cheap like me, you can use a block of wood to get the same effect🙄 . If I remember correctly, a piece of 2X4 worked perfectly.
What cable are you talking about? This trainer does not require any kind of cable. There may have been an optional attachment that would allow you to vary your resistance level while pedalling and that would have required a cable to make it work, but the trainer in the link that you attached doesn't require one from what I can see.
... If you are cheap like me, you can use a block of wood to get the same effect🙄 . If I remember correctly, a piece of 2X4 worked perfectly.
I find 3 pieces of 3/4" plywood (2.25"😉 work better then 1 2x block. At least that's what my bubble tells me.😎
The cable you're looking at (or not looking at) is for variable resistance training and you really don't need one. You have gears on your bike that will work just fine. For $120.00 it looks fine if just staying in shape is all your after. If it turns out to be noisy, my suggestion is to try a Cycleops or Kurt Kinetics. But your talking bigger $$$ for keeping yourself in shape. If your after technique, a lot of guys on this forum are keen to rollers. You probably don't want to get them unless your after form. Good luck and keep spinning!
I find 3 pieces of 3/4" plywood (2.25"😉 work better then 1 2x block. At least that's what my bubble tells me.😎
The cable you're looking at (or not looking at) is for variable resistance training and you really don't need one. You have gears on your bike that will work just fine. For $120.00 it looks fine if just staying in shape is all your after. If it turns out to be noisy, my suggestion is to try a Cycleops or Kurt Kinetics. But your talking bigger $$$ for keeping yourself in shape. If your after technique, a lot of guys on this forum are keen to rollers. You probably don't want to get them unless your after form. Good luck and keep spinning!
+1. The only level that I used was the one in my head that told me I wasn't riding downhill anymore. I use rollers but they take quite a bit of getting used to. I rode off of mine several times before I got used to them. Luckily I was riding near a wall and was able to catch myself. Watch your rear tire as a trainer tends to wear it out. Some guys keep old junk tires around to use with the trainer since there are no real problems caused if you have a blow out in your rec room. If it is noisy, try a rubber mat before you shell out more for a higher priced trainer.
