General Cycling Discussion - Looking to place my racer on a fixed frame, so I can use it as an exercise bike

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nodzter
12-13-11, 09:27 AM
I've seen this done before, and would love to find out if anybody on here has any solutions on how to make this happen?

Essentially I'm looking to find a cheap alternative to an exercise bike. :lol:

demoncyclist
12-13-11, 09:33 AM
Yes, it is called a trainer. They come with different types of resistance units- wind, magnetic and fluid. You can get a cheap one for under $100 on AMazon, or spend more- up to $400-$500 for a really spiffy one.
DataJunkie
12-13-11, 09:36 AM
What demoncyclist said. However, the upper limit is significantly higher. Computrainers for example.

nodzter
12-13-11, 09:43 AM
Yes, it is called a trainer. They come with different types of resistance units- wind, magnetic and fluid. You can get a cheap one for under $100 on AMazon, or spend more- up to $400-$500 for a really spiffy one.

Brilliant!!

Thanks for your quick reply.

Now I know what I will be getting for Christmas! :D
Velo Dog
12-15-11, 12:21 PM
Brilliant!!
Thanks for your quick reply.
Now I know what I will be getting for Christmas! :D

Good advice so far...can I add a couple of things?
For me, because I dislike the trainer and ride outside when I can, a cheap (~$100 five years ago) trainer was more than adequate. All I care about is having some way to get my pulse up when I can't get out--I don't have any interest in computer records, virtual opponents or the other tricks that drive the price up. Magnetic resistance units aren't as smooth as other types, but they're cheaper and the difference doesn't matter to me. That's not to say an expensive trainer isn't worth the money--it may be for you--but you don't NEED an expensive trainer to benefit.