INDOOR TRAINER - YES OR NO

[mbaymike]

 

I am considering buying a indoor trainer.  Just wanted to know if they are effective.  I know that they don't replace road work but we are in a winter rainfall area and early morning rides are not always possible.  Would just like keep a level of fitness if possible

 

also....are there any suggestions to what I should buy??

mbaymike2008-02-16 12:48:19

[andrewbell]

they do work to supplement road work.

[Frame Breaker]

I would say yes it will be usefull in winter and can be quite effective in maintaining fitness.

Any model with a remote ( handle bar mounted) resistance control will do.

 

[THE BODY CENTRE]

I am considering buying a indoor trainer.  Just wanted to know if they are effective.  I know that they don't replace road work but we are in a winter rainfall area and early morning rides are not always possible.  Would just like keep a level of fitness if possible

also....are there any suggestions to what I should buy??

 

hey mbaymike - you live in the town which reputedly has the 2nd best weather in the WORLD!  Go down to Monties and try out their Computrainer, see if it works for you!

[Frame Breaker]

Also, have a look at this post.

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=22501

[mbaymike]

 

I am considering buying a indoor trainer.  Just wanted to know if they are effective.  I know that they don't replace road work but we are in a winter rainfall area and early morning rides are not always possible.  Would just like keep a level of fitness if possible

 

also....are there any suggestions to what I should buy??

 

hey mbaymike - you live in the town which reputedly has the 2nd best weather in the WORLD!  Go down to Monties and try out their Computrainer' date=' see if it works for you!

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yep...the weather here is mostly good....just wondered what to do in those dark hours before/after work.  Weekends are fine.  I had a ride or two on the computrainer...did the alps and argus route.  They actually sold the trainer recently.

 

[Johan Brits]

Yip - very effective to maintain fitness - also lekka to work on your pedal stroke,

[fiasm]

Can recommend the Elite Mag Elastogel-very good

[Mr LOOK]

Tacx Flow....all the info you need...and u won't upgrade soon.

[Windbreaker]

Over the past few weeks I have been on the road on the weekends only (and Killarney twice) - work & traffic constraints. ID trainer 3-4 mornings a week 1hr - 1hr20 and probably close to the fittest I've been in many, many months. But it really does require dedication, structured interval sessions & GOALS. Did I mention dedication?? Lots of it? A powertap helps

 

Get the cheapest magnetic trainer you can find.

 

[mbaymike]

 

Over the past few weeks I have been on the road on the weekends only (and Killarney twice) - work & traffic constraints. ID trainer 3-4 mornings a week 1hr - 1hr20 and probably close to the fittest I've been in many' date=' many months. But it really does require dedication, structured interval sessions & GOALS. Did I mention dedication?? Lots of it? A powertap helps

 

Get the cheapest magnetic trainer you can find.

 

[/quote']

 

sounds good...at least I can sit on the stoep with the trainer and watch the sunrise over the wide blue ocean.

 

[dfm1]

I am considering buying a indoor trainer.  Just wanted to know if they are effective.  I know that they don't replace road work but we are in a winter rainfall area and early morning rides are not always possible.  Would just like keep a level of fitness if possible

also....are there any suggestions to what I should buy??

 

Indoor trainers are very good for structured training, can be very usefull for intervals. Also works well when you are recovering fro injuries. You just need a lot of dedication if you are to train on them. Works well and gives a far better training sesion than going out on the road. Also I haven't been hit by any cars yet whilst on the trainer.

[Mich]

luv my indoor

as dfm1 said, can't be hit by a car

and my best, haven't managed to fall off it yet!

[Windbreaker]

 

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and my best' date=' haven't managed to fall off it yet!

[/quote']It can happen, I promise! If the trainer isn't on level ground the vibrations can cause the lock nut to loosen. An aggressive standing sprint interval can quite easily launch you into the nearest piece of furniture.

 

Result - buggered back wheel (rim & bearings), very sore elbow & knee and a hysterical wife.

 

[Skye]

 

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and my best' date=' haven't managed to fall off it yet!

[/quote']It can happen, I promise! If the trainer isn't on level ground the vibrations can cause the lock nut to loosen. An aggressive standing sprint interval can quite easily launch you into the nearest piece of furniture.

 

Result - buggered back wheel (rim & bearings), very sore elbow & knee and a hysterical wife.

 

Yep this is the wife...... you should have seen it, I would have won the best home video for 2007!!!! I now make him wear his helmet, arm and knee protectors when training in doors

 

[butafly]

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sounds good...at least I can sit on the stoep with the trainer and watch the sunrise over the wide blue ocean.

 

but remember real cyclist's ride on rollers. anyone can sit on a IDT and turn the legs over. when you can ride rollers without your hands on the handlebars you know that you have a good pedalling form.