Bought a trainer now I can't find a fan
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Bought a trainer now I can't find a fan
Every store I asked they tell me to come back in May
Okay.. so I can't edit the title of the thread.. I meant fan, no clue why I wrote frame.
Okay.. so I can't edit the title of the thread.. I meant fan, no clue why I wrote frame.
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Don't you have a bike?
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Have you looked online? Lots of stores (Target, Amazon, Walmart, Sears, etc) have fans. You could also try Goodwill, pawn shops, etc.
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If you can't use a trainer without a fan, don't go to Europe?
But seriously, I don't use one since I don't have one. Just get a towel or you know - troll craigslist.
But seriously, I don't use one since I don't have one. Just get a towel or you know - troll craigslist.
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I bought a small fan at the local Target for $15 recently. I started spending more time on the trainer last month. So I needed one. Screwed it to the ceiling in front of the bike, in my dungeon, and it works awesome.
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https://www.bigassfans.com/airgo
Solves the problem of not enough airflow. Might make you bald, too.
Solves the problem of not enough airflow. Might make you bald, too.
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Hilarious! You could always ask your girlfriend/wife/brother/friend to assist you...she could wave a towel in front of you? That way you get a meaningful time together...? The essence of a support rider!
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I tried Canadian Tire, Bestbuy, Home Depot, Superstore, Walmart... none of them carry fans right now.
Looks like I found one on craigslist though.
Looks like I found one on craigslist though.
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Are you seriously asking where to buy a fan? https://www.google.com/products?q=fan
Or open the window. Or put the trainer outside. or.....
Or open the window. Or put the trainer outside. or.....
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Are you seriously asking where to buy a fan? https://www.google.com/products?q=fan
Or open the window. Or put the trainer outside. or.....
Or open the window. Or put the trainer outside. or.....
Do you know why? Yeah, it's the shipping thing.
And I'm going to pretend I didn't read your other "helpful" suggestions.
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Ask your significant other to stand next to you and every 2 minutes ring a cowbell. Bingo, you have a fan.
Seriously, I agree with the high velocity floor fan or if that's too much get one of the stand up fans so you can point it right at your face. And there's this internet store that has everything you could possibly want. I recommend Prime shipping. Imagine wanting something and the next day some guy knocks on your door and hands it to you? Ah, good times. GL
https://www.amazon.com/Optimus-F-4123...7272750&sr=1-4
https://www.amazon.com/Lasko-16-Inch-...7272721&sr=8-1
Seriously, I agree with the high velocity floor fan or if that's too much get one of the stand up fans so you can point it right at your face. And there's this internet store that has everything you could possibly want. I recommend Prime shipping. Imagine wanting something and the next day some guy knocks on your door and hands it to you? Ah, good times. GL
https://www.amazon.com/Optimus-F-4123...7272750&sr=1-4
https://www.amazon.com/Lasko-16-Inch-...7272721&sr=8-1
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I went through that issue back in October, but was able to find one at Lowes - like Home Depot. They had about 5 left.
As for the suggestions of riding the trainer outside or opening the window - just being cold and having cool air blown on you are two different things.
As you ride, you generate heat that radiates off your body. A fan will blow that heat away. Being out in the cold just makes you cold and forces your body to exert energy to warm itself and to perform the exercise, frequently meaning a less productive training session. Plus, if it's below 60, things like knee warmers become necessary.
As for the suggestions of riding the trainer outside or opening the window - just being cold and having cool air blown on you are two different things.
As you ride, you generate heat that radiates off your body. A fan will blow that heat away. Being out in the cold just makes you cold and forces your body to exert energy to warm itself and to perform the exercise, frequently meaning a less productive training session. Plus, if it's below 60, things like knee warmers become necessary.
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Im breaking in a new (used) Brooks, so no fan, as its better that I sweat all over the leathery thing so that it'll shape to me quicker.
liked the cowbell fan comment.
liked the cowbell fan comment.
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