Recumbent trainer
01-28-11 | 09:24 PM
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Recumbent trainer
I just bought a trainer off of criagslist the other day, and returned to find that it was for a recumbent bike 
It's a Bike E magnetic trainer. Right now i have it rigged up with a 24" rims, but I was wondering....Does it have any value?
It's a Bike E magnetic trainer. Right now i have it rigged up with a 24" rims, but I was wondering....Does it have any value?
01-29-11 | 09:20 AM
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Does it not work with larger-wheeled bikes? If so, then probably limited demand for the trainer.
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01-29-11 | 07:06 PM
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Bikes: Catrike 700, Greenspeed GTO trike, , Linear LWB recumbent, Haluzak Horizon SWB recumbent, Balance 450 MTB, Cannondale SM800 Beast of the East
It was designed to work with the 20" (406) wheel that came as the rear wheel on BikeE models. Somebody offered one on www.bentrideronline.com two years ago for $100 shipping included. The owner thought it would work on the other size 20" wheel (451) which means it is compatible with 20 inch trike wheels. How well would it work with larger wheels? Ask that question on bentrideronline as there are many more recumbent owners who read and post there.
02-08-11 | 05:14 PM
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So, will basically any trainer work with a standard 26" rear wheel recumbent? My bike is a LWB so I'm concerned about stability.
I have a Sun Easy Sport LE (Aluminum frame).
I have a Sun Easy Sport LE (Aluminum frame).
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02-08-11 | 05:53 PM
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
I use my Looooong Wheelbase RANS V3 on an older Minoura MagTurboII. Works fine. Not aware of any unique issues of bent on trainers.
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
