Indoor Trainer

[New]

I baught a giant indoor trainer. I have set it up but I want to know if it is normal for it to make

such a noise whan I use it?

[canfan]

Indoor trainers are normally noisy. Some are more noisy than others. The really expensive ones seem to be a bit better. Are you using a mountain bike or road bike?

 

If it is a mountain bike with off-road (non slicks) it will be even worse.

[New]

Thank you for the reply, I am indeed using a MTB with off road tires.

Will try slicks because it makes one hell of a noise.

[philip.maree]

Get yourself a trainer tire for your MTB. TACX has a MTB specific tire.

 

They are a lot quieter than normal road or mtb tires.

[MTBer]

What trainer did you get as I am also looking for one and I will also be using a mountain bike.

[vanniri]

I have been using a trainer for the last two years using a mtb.

 

You might find the following tips usefull:

 

Buy a second rear wheelset fitted with slicks. A headache to keep changing tyres - especially tubeless.

 

Buy a second cheaper chain and use a cheaper cog for use on the trainer only.

 

Use normal tyres (not trainer specific), much cheaper and work just as well.

 

Use a fan/blower for cooling - blowing from the rear seems to work the best for me.

 

Buy a heart monitor

 

Visit:

http://www.turbotraining.co.uk/turbo_trainer_sessions.php

for some excellent trainer programs.

[Big J-WP]

I find it so boring to sit on a trainer but just did a 45min

session with pumping music and that seems to work.

 

also put a big fan on you that helps with the sweat.

[canfan]

Doing time on a indoor trainer is always boring, but once you get use to it it is not so bad. Most people give up to quickly. I normally ride while I am watching a TV show. Seems to keep my mind busy so that I don't get bored on the bike.