View Poll Results: Stationary Trainers are safe for frames ?
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Official Consensus ? Do stationary trainers stress your frame ?
01-06-10, 12:16 PM
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Official Consensus ? Do stationary trainers stress your frame ?
Hi All,
I have a CAAD9 and I've been slogging away on the rollers since it's gotten nasty out.
I can ride no hands...I can even stand out of the saddle but it's a whole different feel on rollers than when you're on the road. I'm contemplating picking up a stationary trainer just to do standing intervals but am paranoid about stressing my frame.
Are stationary trainers safe for frames or not......otherwise I'll stick to my rollers and get on the road when the weather permits.....
I have a CAAD9 and I've been slogging away on the rollers since it's gotten nasty out.
I can ride no hands...I can even stand out of the saddle but it's a whole different feel on rollers than when you're on the road. I'm contemplating picking up a stationary trainer just to do standing intervals but am paranoid about stressing my frame.
Are stationary trainers safe for frames or not......otherwise I'll stick to my rollers and get on the road when the weather permits.....
01-06-10, 12:24 PM
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Think about it. All your weight is born by the dropouts of the bike when you are riding on the road. Same as on a trainer. What gets stressed is the skewer. Use the skewer that comes with the trainer. It's steel and beefed up to take the load. As far as your bike is concerned, it's almost exactly the same as riding on the road.
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01-06-10, 01:13 PM
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I've been using my LOOK KG461 winter bike on a trainer for several years. No problem. What most people think is frame movement is simply the trainer flexing. The ends of the spindles that fit over the skewers often allow a lot of movement, even if clamped tightly.
01-06-10, 01:14 PM
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They're fine. If they weren't they wouldn't have made it for very long (trainers that is).
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01-06-10, 01:20 PM
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I noticed this too, lots of movement side to side and I can't tighten the clamp anymore than I have. So, nothing to worry about?
01-06-10, 01:42 PM
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There are additional stresses that are VERY different than normal riding (compressing chain stays and seat stays under high tension). Still, the stresses are in the same plane as normal riding (not lateral), and the rear triangle is well suited to deal with them.
Not a problem.
Not a problem.
01-06-10, 01:43 PM
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I think the only thing they stress is your tires.
01-06-10, 01:46 PM
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Just cause I am OCD
, the thread title asks, "Do stationary trainers stress your frame?" If do not believe they do I would say no.
The Poll asks, "Are trainers safe for frames?" To have a consistent answer (no stress on frame) I would answer this question yes, trainers are safe.
The answer depends on which question you are reading .
, the thread title asks, "Do stationary trainers stress your frame?" If do not believe they do I would say no.The Poll asks, "Are trainers safe for frames?" To have a consistent answer (no stress on frame) I would answer this question yes, trainers are safe.
The answer depends on which question you are reading .
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if your still getting movement with the spindles tightened up all the way on the skewers try adding a turn or two to resistance dial as your rear tire is probably slipping around.
01-06-10, 04:50 PM
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The trainers that clamp your rear skewer are okay.
The trainers that clamp your fork are not (rollers with a fork mount, computrainer, etc). They tend to wreck your headset (with normal round bearings) and stress your fork. I used to replace my headset every spring.
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The trainers that clamp your fork are not (rollers with a fork mount, computrainer, etc). They tend to wreck your headset (with normal round bearings) and stress your fork. I used to replace my headset every spring.
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