ScottCM Posted February 24, 2014 Share Hey all So after an accident which left my elbow broken and damaged my wrist too i need some advice. My Doctor says it could take up to 3 months for me to be able to ride my Hardtail again. He does however say that i am able to use an indoor trainer to keep my fitness levels up. As i dont have any other bike besides my HD nor do i have an indoor trainer this leaves me with a problem. I rode a road race on my Mtb a month ago and now i have this itch for road riding. so here is my conundrum, 1) should i try sell my 2014 Mtb and buy a 2nd hand Road bike?2) should i just buy a 2nd hand indoor trainer and ruin my brand new snakeskin tyre and hope not to fall over with only one hand able to support my body?3) should i buy a 2nd hand Trojan exercise bike?4) Use this time and shop around for specials and build up a road bike and keep my HD cause honestly i dont want to loose my MTB? What would you guys do with very little funds available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted February 24, 2014 Share Hey all So after an accident which left my elbow broken and damaged my wrist too i need some advice. My Doctor says it could take up to 3 months for me to be able to ride my Hardtail again. He does however say that i am able to use an indoor trainer to keep my fitness levels up. As i dont have any other bike besides my HD nor do i have an indoor trainer this leaves me with a problem. I rode a road race on my Mtb a month ago and now i have this itch for road riding. so here is my conundrum, 1) should i try sell my 2014 Mtb and buy a 2nd hand Road bike?2) should i just buy a 2nd hand indoor trainer and ruin my brand new snakeskin tyre and hope not to fall over with only one hand able to support my body?3) should i buy a 2nd hand Trojan exercise bike?4) Use this time and shop around for specials and build up a road bike and keep my HD cause honestly i dont want to loose my MTB? What would you guys do with very little funds available? Second hand trainer and slick/trainer tyre. Jigghead and slowpoke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ84 Posted February 24, 2014 Share If you are going to use it,buy a trainer and a spare wheel with a trainer tyre on it. you will have far less chance of re injuring yourself on a trainer than a roadbike. Tuxstir and martinsnyman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted February 24, 2014 Share Well I don't think selling it is really an option. Didn't a lot of effort go into getting the bike for you and now you going to sell and get a whole lot less money for it. Pusher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted February 24, 2014 Share Well I don't think selling it is really an option. Didn't a lot of effort go into getting the bike for you and now you going to sell and get a whole lot less money for it. Was thinking the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loupie Posted February 24, 2014 Share What he said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted February 24, 2014 Share Well I don't think selling it is really an option. Didn't a lot of effort go into getting the bike for you and now you going to sell and get a whole lot less money for it. That is absolutely correct and exactly why i stated in point #4 that i dont really wana sell it, I Love my Momsen and cant imagine not being able to ride her on the trails ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted February 24, 2014 Share That is absolutely correct and exactly why i stated in point #4 that i dont really wana sell it, I Love my Momsen and cant imagine not being able to ride her on the trails ever again.Well then selling it is not an option ScottCM, ChUkKy and slowpoke 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted February 24, 2014 Share buy a trainer and a spare wheel with a trainer tyre on it. But you don't need a spare wheel, just get a slick tyre and stick it on your existing wheel. (I read the part about the limited funds) Jigghead and slowpoke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted February 24, 2014 Share Hey all So after an accident which left my elbow broken and damaged my wrist too i need some advice. My Doctor says it could take up to 3 months for me to be able to ride my Hardtail again. He does however say that i am able to use an indoor trainer to keep my fitness levels up. As i dont have any other bike besides my HD nor do i have an indoor trainer this leaves me with a problem. I rode a road race on my Mtb a month ago and now i have this itch for road riding. so here is my conundrum, What would you guys do with very little funds available? Look for a cheap 2nd hand A frame type IDT or spinning bike on the hub, use it to keep fit.They are quite stable so you wont need to worry about falling off. slowpoke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted February 24, 2014 Share Well then selling it is not an option 100% correct, I think I am just being STUPID cause i haven't been able to ride for 2 weeks now and might have up to another 10 weeks to go. Need to find something to do with my time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Posted February 24, 2014 Share Need to find something to do with my time. IDT and a slick tyre. slowpoke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted February 24, 2014 Share 100% correct, I think I am just being STUPID cause i haven't been able to ride for 2 weeks now and might have up to another 10 weeks to go. Need to find something to do with my time.Use the bike on the road/trainer/spruit until you can return to the trails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted February 24, 2014 Share Hey all So after an accident which left my elbow broken and damaged my wrist too i need some advice. My Doctor says it could take up to 3 months for me to be able to ride my Hardtail again. He does however say that i am able to use an indoor trainer to keep my fitness levels up. As i dont have any other bike besides my HD nor do i have an indoor trainer this leaves me with a problem. I rode a road race on my Mtb a month ago and now i have this itch for road riding. so here is my conundrum, What would you guys do with very little funds available? Buy a straight jacket... On a serious note, I will loan you my Schwinn Spinning Bike for the next 10 weeks. PM me and we can make a plan to meet up - I am though away for work until Thursday. PS: Don't ever talk of selling the Mtb again - capish slowashell, ChUkKy, Cellar and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messier87 Posted February 24, 2014 Share If you have the space go for a secondhand spinning bike. They are not expensive if you look at older basic ones. In front of the TV 9pm to 10 11pm at night it might even give you one hell of a base fitness once you get back to the "real" world. ScottCM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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