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12-31-06, 10:46 AM
Went an hour on my new Blackburn Ultra Fluid trainer this morning. Some observations and questions.
Set up is easy. Being able to adjust it so the wheel so it's just off the floor is great - no need for a front wheel riser block. It's very quiet. Successfully fought off boredom with a mix of Bob Seger, Emerson Lake and Palmer, and The Allman Brothers. Per the Garmin Edge 305, average speed was 17.2, cadence ave was 73, and ave HR was 120. I was surprised that calories was 2482. Does that seem realistic?
While I know trainers are hard on tires, I was surprised to find a black ring where the tire contacts the trainer, and don't think I overtightened the roller mechanism on to the tire.
Too bad it was raining here (Chicago) this morning - the balmy 45d temp here would have been great for a ride outside.
Safe and happy new year everyone. Go Bears.
Set up is easy. Being able to adjust it so the wheel so it's just off the floor is great - no need for a front wheel riser block. It's very quiet. Successfully fought off boredom with a mix of Bob Seger, Emerson Lake and Palmer, and The Allman Brothers. Per the Garmin Edge 305, average speed was 17.2, cadence ave was 73, and ave HR was 120. I was surprised that calories was 2482. Does that seem realistic?
While I know trainers are hard on tires, I was surprised to find a black ring where the tire contacts the trainer, and don't think I overtightened the roller mechanism on to the tire.
Too bad it was raining here (Chicago) this morning - the balmy 45d temp here would have been great for a ride outside.
Safe and happy new year everyone. Go Bears.