FELT**M Posted July 12, 2013 Share Can I use my Carbon Road Bike on a Home Trainer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycling Major Posted July 12, 2013 Share I have been riding mine on the trainer for a long time... As well as a few of my friends. Never had any problems. I do however try to keep my rocking to a minimum when I stand up (which is not a lot) but just saying... You'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted July 12, 2013 Share I suspect that carbon frames can take more of a beating than we give it credit for.I was also sceptical at first but now I don't even think about it. Edited July 12, 2013 by Thomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunzo Posted July 12, 2013 Share Ride it. If there is no warranty claim, claiming you are not allowed to... I cant see any problem with it.I bet a bike takes more of a beating on the road than on a trainer... If you're not convinced, then just watch Martyn Ashton's Road Bike Party again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted July 12, 2013 Share Just be aware that if there is a claim on the frame the distributors normally try and use the Indoor trainer as a way out.They tried that with my father-in-law when his Cervelo cracked.He has a track bike permanently set up on his trainer, so me got around that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted July 12, 2013 Share Interesting comment on the warranty story. Do bike warranties specifically exclude use on an indoor trainer? I have only every bought 1 new carbon bike and don't remember ever seeing that in the warranty terms and conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4u2nv Posted July 12, 2013 Share just ride your bike. Hitting a cateye at speed will prob cause more damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeegMig Posted July 12, 2013 Share If it does break on the trainer, you're lucky.Will hurt much more on a fast mountain decent. Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W@nted Posted July 12, 2013 Share Get some rollers. No extra strain on any parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barend de Arend Posted July 12, 2013 Share Just be aware that if there is a claim on the frame the distributors normally try and use the Indoor trainer as a way out. They tried that with my father-in-law when his Cervelo cracked. He has a track bike permanently set up on his trainer, so me got around that one. SoCervelo Testteam used indoor trainers to warm up, and so does Garmin using Cervelo bikes?Matt (@cervelo) uses an indoor trainerCervelo.com has Indoor Trainer sessions... (use Google) and Cervelo South Africa doesn't like them? Use the right quick release, and try not to fix your fork to the floor so that the front wheel can move under stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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