Carbon Bicycle On Indoor Trainer????

[tabasco]

I have heard it is not a good idea to use a carbon bicycle on and indoor trainer. Is this correct and if so why is it bad to do so?

[stewie911]

Would be good to know.

 

I have used mine only two times on my indoor trainer.

 

[Flemish Lion]

Do a search - has been discussed gazillion times

[rider1]

A buddy of mine uses his Specialised carbon bike on the indoor trainer during winter.  The only problem he experiences is extreme boredom.  

[tabasco]

Would be good to know.

I have used mine only two times on my indoor trainer.

 

it would be good to know, i was told that its bad for the frame (something to do with side to side flex) but can't see why or how it can be bad for the frame considering what the roads in SA are like. Surely the road is just as bad if not worse and these bikes are built with the thought that they may be on a trainer from time to time.

[Kansas]

Also use mine on idt had close to 20hours so far with no problem

[stewie911]

 

Would be good to know.

 

I have used mine only two times on my indoor trainer.

 

it would be good to know' date=' i was told that its bad for the frame (something to do with side to side flex) but can't see why or how it can be bad for the frame considering what the roads in SA are like. Surely the road is just as bad if not worse and these bikes are built with the thought that they may be on a trainer from time to time.

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I have to admit that I was a bit scepticle the first time, because the rear of the bike is fixed and if you padle aggresively, then the frame can flex a bit.

 

Think I'll have to do some research on that.

 

[Mr Mulebar]

Depends on the type of frame and trainer. If your frame has alloy dropouts bonded to the carbon stays there is a risk that the bond can be undermined by the clamping of the axle in the traditional triangle frame trainer that does not allow the frame to flex.

 

 

 

ELITE have specifically designed their range of CRONO trainers to allow the trainer to flex under load. Not only doe it minimize stress on the frame it also gives a more natural ride particularly for interval and sprint training.

[Tankman]

Would be good to know.I have used mine only two times on my indoor trainer.

 

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it would be good to know' date=' i was told that its bad for the frame (something to do with side to side flex)?but can't see why or how it can be bad for the frame considering what the roads in SA are like. Surely the road is just as bad if not worse and these bikes are built with the thought that they may be on a trainer from time to time.

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there would be more tension on the frame when using a trainer. pedaling aggressively with the frame fixed will surely cause more stress on the frame (sideway movements)

 

your bike moves around freely when you are out on the road as the back isnt fixed and you absorb a lot of shock with up and down movement of your body and bike.   

 

If it is bad for the frame, i dont know i havent tried it!

[word]

just dont stand on the bike whilst fastened into idt

[jmaccelari]

I don't do indoor trainers, but my missues has been riding

her carbon Bianchi for about three years indoors with no

problems...

 

She doesn't exactly stress the frame, though. It interferes

with 24.

 

[FowlStArt]

Depends on the knit of the carbon bud, it is a known fact that all frames over time do get "tiered" and flex a little more than when u get it, thats why there is this big thing about frame stifness.

 

So basically you do put your frame under a little more stress when it is not allowed to move freely, best bet if you are really worried about it is to get a nice set of rollers, they give u a much better workout 2, cant get lazy on them so it strengthens your core and you'll feel alot more sturdy on the road  

[tabasco]

Depends on the knit of the carbon bud' date=' it is a known fact that all frames over time do get "tiered" and flex a little more than when u get it, thats why there is this big thing about frame stifness.

 

So basically you do put your frame under a little more stress when it is not allowed to move freely, best bet if you are really worried about it is to get a nice set of rollers, they give u a much better workout 2, cant get lazy on them so it strengthens your core and you'll feel alot more sturdy on the road  

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Thanks for the input, I must say rollers look like a very interesting option, they look like the could be a little dangerous to start off but like anything no pain no gain

[downhilldemon]

i remember speaking to a guy that was involved in development cycling and also officiating (spelling) in the ironman.

he swore it wasn't a good thing for a bike and had said one of his alu bikes had broken near the bb.

something to do with the bike not being able to make the sideways movement it does on the road

[FowlStArt]

Depends on the knit of the carbon bud' date=' it is a known fact that all frames over time do get "tiered" and flex a little more than when u get it, thats why there is this big thing about frame stifness.

 

So basically you do put your frame under a little more stress when it is not allowed to move freely, best bet if you are really worried about it is to get a nice set of rollers, they give u a much better workout 2, cant get lazy on them so it strengthens your core and you'll feel alot more sturdy on the road  

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Thanks for the input, I must say rollers look like a very interesting option, they look like the could be a little dangerous to start off but like anything no pain no gain

 pleasure bud,

Rollers arent as bad as they seem, just as long as you keep your momentum going u'll b fine, and standard rule even when out on the road, dont lean on the bars 2much cos it gives you less control, hands should just be resting on the bars (thats why set-up is important) sheesh i feel like a wealth of knowledge 2day hahaha  

 

Ride Safe

[cycleq]

Any good IDT will support your bicycle without causing any harm. Frames generally, and CF frames in particular, do not get more flexible over time. So feel free to clamp your dream baby in any decent trainer and crank away as hard as you like. The trainer will expire long before your bicycle.