Why is IDT so uncomfortable?

[racman]

Why is an IDT so uncomfortable. After less than 20min using the same bike, shorts, saddle etc my butt is killing me. Is this purely as a result of the "fixed" nature of the system or what?

 

Any ideas on how to make it more comfortable - a couch is too big to attach

[Gary Rabie]

I find riding on a harder resistence makes it more comfortable.

[SwissVan]

 

Know exagily what you mean, I once tried a Gel Saddle cover  .... It provided slight improvement.

 

I try and change position every few minutes, stand, sit up straight ect.. for a few seconds.

 

 

 

[SwissVan]

I find riding on a harder resistence makes it more comfortable.

 

True, i do some spinning intervals at high cadences sometimes and it is definetly worse when doing so...

 

 

SwissVan2009-02-27 04:30:46

[willy]

 

 

Know exagily what you mean' date=' I once tried a Gel Saddle cover  .... It provided slight improvement.

 

I try and change position every few minutes, stand, sit up straight ect.. for a few seconds.

 

 

 

[/quote']

I change position every few minutes as well. It usually involves walking around the bike and finding something more interesting to do.

 

[racman]

I've tried everything - used the Rides DVD's as well which are varied  - maybe I'm just a pansie, but after an hour I'm in serious pain

 

Was even thinking about buying Rollers instead.

[SwissVan]

 

Ja some of us are suckers for that punishment called IDT, but i have it on good authorityty that summer is on it way actualy lightish now when i get home after work...

 

 

[Poison Ivy]

Lately my hands go "dead" (needles and pins) on the trainer after only a few minutes. Don't know why

[Willehond]

 

Ja some of us are suckers for that punishment called IDT' date=' but i have it on good authorityty that summer is on it way actualy lightish now when i get home after work...

 

 

[/quote'] I know

[DRIVETRAIN]

I "NEVER LIKED" an IDT - never liked using it even if it stormed outside - BUT I use it. been off for 2 months after a gr8 training year last year. Now I'm back on the IDT & gnashing my teeth -- the IDT does help must say.

 

"DT"

[racman]

I have no choice - I have to use IDT or Rollers if I want to cycle during the week

[Hog_]

 

Lately my hands go "dead" (needles and pins) on the trainer after only a few minutes. Don't know why

 

Is the front wheel raise or on the ground? Try putting a phone book under the wheel. Otherwise, think of it as a great excuse to get out of the house and ride!

 

 

 

[gummibear]

25 min and my nuts go numb and i stand while i ride to.i have tried lifting the front wheel and it didnt help.No problem on the road though.

[SwissVan]

 

Ja some of us are suckers for that punishment called IDT' date=' but i have it on good authorityty that summer is on it way actualy lightish now when i get home after work...

 

 

[/quote'] I know

 

SN we will be riding at 9pm and it will be like 4pm  albeit it only for a few months 

 

 

[racman]

Wheel is lifted up on one of those stand things as well. I thought it was something to do with the lack of movement in the rear triangle and BB that happens on the road.

[SwissVan]

25 min and my nuts go numb and i stand while i ride to.i have tried lifting the front wheel and it didnt help.No problem on the road though.

 

 I'm considering going to get a custom saddle made specificaly for my IDT with this problem in mind...