What to consider when buying a dedicated bike for trainer?
09-11-21, 12:25 PM
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[QUOTE=bblair;22225456]You never get out the saddle on level ground when riding outside?
09-11-21, 12:59 PM
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For me it's the lack of sideways movement that makes standing feel weird on the trainer. I do stand on the trainer, but nowhere near as much as I do IRL. To simulate long alpine climbs I just pile books under the front wheel holder to raise it up.
09-11-21, 02:42 PM
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09-12-21, 06:39 PM
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[QUOTE=tomato coupe;22225609]Of course, but even on "level ground" there are some changes and the front end rises and falls with the terrain. On Zwift, even if I stand on a climb, it doesn't rock back and forth and my front wheel is level. Awkward...at least for me.
09-13-21, 01:17 PM
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when i'm zwifting and i know i will be climbing i put bricks under the wheel, either 2" or 6" depending on anticipated grade. feels weird when on the flats but so does no wheel elevation and standing. if the flat is long enough i just stop and remove the elevation.
09-13-21, 10:12 PM
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Some people sweat and dissipate heat differently. If you can get away with a single fan, good for you, some might need more. I have a vornado that pushes a lot of air and does the job for me but there are many a day when it is super humid, and a second fan helps reduce the sweat.
