Winter training using stationary trainers
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Winter training using stationary trainers
Hello, everyone! Happy New Year! It's good to be back from deployment. I had a great time in the Mediterranean, but I missed the summer riding season. Does anyone hook up a stationary bike trainer stand to the rear wheel of their 'bents? I have an Optima Lynx, and I am trying to figure out if there's a way to hook one up so I can ride at home in stead of the snowy and cold New England winter.
Look forward to hearing from you.
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Look forward to hearing from you.
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I use an I-magic virtual trainer for my Optima baron. It has a steerer on it also, so I can navigate the course.
https://groups.msn.com/BicyclingForum...o&PhotoID=1689
https://groups.msn.com/BicyclingForum...o&PhotoID=1690
https://groups.msn.com/BicyclingForum...o&PhotoID=1691
Its a pretty cool setup in that you can also race others who have the trainer. Pretty easy to trade courses back and forth.
https://groups.msn.com/BicyclingForum...o&PhotoID=1689
https://groups.msn.com/BicyclingForum...o&PhotoID=1690
https://groups.msn.com/BicyclingForum...o&PhotoID=1691
Its a pretty cool setup in that you can also race others who have the trainer. Pretty easy to trade courses back and forth.
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Thanks! It looks like a great setup. It's a bit out of my price range, though; I checked on the internet. Any other static trainer suggestions for 'bents for between $200 to $400?
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I don't know the rear wheel size of your bike. If it is 26 in or 700 you can use any trainer that an upright bike would fit on--right?
I modified a trainer (I can weld) so my Greenspeeed trike (with a 20 inch rear wheel) will fit on it--but I have found that I prefer using a gym-type semi-recumbent stationary bike during the winter. Less noise, no wear on trike, no shredded tires, as good a workout
I modified a trainer (I can weld) so my Greenspeeed trike (with a 20 inch rear wheel) will fit on it--but I have found that I prefer using a gym-type semi-recumbent stationary bike during the winter. Less noise, no wear on trike, no shredded tires, as good a workout
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Originally Posted by bentsubpilot
Does anyone hook up a stationary bike trainer stand to the rear wheel of their 'bents? I have an Optima Lynx, and I am trying to figure out if there's a way to hook one up so I can ride at home in stead of the snowy and cold New England winter.
Look forward to hearing from you.
bentsubpilot
Look forward to hearing from you.
bentsubpilot
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Stationary training at home
The biggest problem for me with a stationary trainer and my bent is the extreme bordom I get from sitting in my basement pedalling. I prefer the gym where there are at least some other people around.
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use modified cyclo-ops trainer for bents in winter
Originally Posted by bentsubpilot
Hello, everyone! Happy New Year! It's good to be back from deployment. I had a great time in the Mediterranean, but I missed the summer riding season. Does anyone hook up a stationary bike trainer stand to the rear wheel of their 'bents? I have an Optima Lynx, and I am trying to figure out if there's a way to hook one up so I can ride at home in stead of the snowy and cold New England winter.
Look forward to hearing from you.
bentsubpilot
Look forward to hearing from you.
bentsubpilot
Go to the cyclo-ops web-site and get a staionery ttrainer w/adapter for 20-24 inch rear wheeels if needed.
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Trainers and recumbents
This may make you a bit envious but I came across a Minuro Cycle Trainer in a dumpster in Toronto while on a trip and I backed in my big Bob Trailer Bag on the way back home and it works perfectly with my Haluzak. There was absoultely nothing wrong with the thing as far as I could tell. Amazing what one finds thrown away?
My recumbent has a 26" rear wheel but I have to remove the bob spindle and use a regular spindle to make it fit the clamp at back.It's OK for doing some training at home but I find the spin classes that I take during winter work better than using a trainer at home.
My recumbent has a 26" rear wheel but I have to remove the bob spindle and use a regular spindle to make it fit the clamp at back.It's OK for doing some training at home but I find the spin classes that I take during winter work better than using a trainer at home.
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The thing with a trainer is that there's always resistance. It's a lot harder than riding outdoors. I'm going to a gym to keep fit. It's boring there too. They've got a TV to watch and that helps and I'll be in good shape as soon as it's warm enough to ride. I just hope I don't get so bored I quit before the riding season is here.
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