Training & Nutrition - Trainer usage

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bfloyd
10-02-06, 11:16 AM
Hello all. Is it "frame safe" to use an aluminum road frame with a rear wheel loaded trainer if I'm not doing any sprint work? Is it even a no-no to do sprints with an aluminum frame in the trainer? Thanks.

28105
10-03-06, 04:19 AM
It is fine. All types of frames are built better than people think.
UmneyDurak
10-03-06, 08:02 AM
It is fine. All types of frames are built better than people think.
It's fine. My aluminum frame has no problems after being used on a trainer last winter.

cat4ever
10-03-06, 06:25 PM
I've done sprint and climbing workouts on both carbon and aluminum bikes. It ain't gonna hurt it anymore than riding on the road.
C_Heath
10-03-06, 08:22 PM
my BB flexes about 2 inches BOTH ways when I hammer it lol

gotta love the lifetime warranty. :)
will dehne
10-05-06, 02:27 PM
Hello all. Is it "frame safe" to use an aluminum road frame with a rear wheel loaded trainer if I'm not doing any sprint work? Is it even a no-no to do sprints with an aluminum frame in the trainer? Thanks.

I use an aluminum Cannondale road bike on a CycleOps FL2 trainer for several thousand hours.
I also use an aluminum Trek Hybrid.
No problems!
My exercise is typical at 17 MPH, just above 90 RPM.
I also Stand up for up to 5 minutes at speeds of 18-20MPH.
No problems with that either!
bfloyd
10-05-06, 11:22 PM
Thanks all.