Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Trainer Geometry

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rkimble
12-27-07, 05:26 PM
I got a trainer for Christmas from Nashbar. When I ride I notice that that the geometry seems way off. For those of you that use trainers do you have to prop the front wheel up on something so the bike is level like riding on a road?

Tom Stormcrowe
12-27-07, 05:33 PM
Yep, you can either stick a wide board or a trainer lift ring for the front wheel under the front wheel.

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A3403551%2Cp_4%3AKinetic&page=1

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21NQHY4HT3L._AA160_.jpg
Caincando1
12-27-07, 08:16 PM
Yes you should level the bike. I'm cheap, so I use a phone book.

rkimble
12-28-07, 08:38 AM
Thanks Tom! I just purchased that from Amazon.
bautieri
12-28-07, 09:42 AM
Yes you should level the bike. I'm cheap, so I use a phone book.

It works remarkably well, but now my coffee table is wobbly :D
Giro
12-28-07, 06:15 PM
VHS player (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=364873&highlight=trainer&page=3)
ronjon10
12-28-07, 06:53 PM
I prop my front wheel up about 12" to better utilize the climbing muscles.
Spartan112
12-29-07, 04:06 PM
3 small pieces of 2x4 and a couple of drywall screws did the trick for me.