What bike for turbo
datasone
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Hi all.
I am looking for a cheap road bike to permanently fix to a turbo trainer.
I have seen a Ventura cruze for about £200. Does anyone have one of these ? and I assume it doesn't really matter what the bike is if it's just sat on a turbo, does it ?
Any other recommendations are welcome.
Thanks
I am looking for a cheap road bike to permanently fix to a turbo trainer.
I have seen a Ventura cruze for about £200. Does anyone have one of these ? and I assume it doesn't really matter what the bike is if it's just sat on a turbo, does it ?
Any other recommendations are welcome.
Thanks
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Better off getting a spare wheel and using you normal bike. Will be cheaper and avoid hassle of trying to get the bike set up the same.0
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another wheel is not really an ideal solution for me. The turbo trainer is situated in a converted loft, so I don't want to be carrying a bike from the garage into the house and up 2 flights of stairs. Thanks for your reply anyway0
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Just get a secondhand bike from the 80's or something for 20 quid from your local paper.0
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I think you should get something light and carbon, particularly if you are going to be doing hill repeats on the turbo etc.
Something like a Planet X Nanolight Red or Cannondale Six. The Storck Scenero looks good too.0 -
NapoleonD wrote:I think you should get something light and carbon, particularly if you are going to be doing hill repeats on the turbo etc.
Something like a Planet X Nanolight Red or Cannondale Six. The Storck Scenero looks good too.
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Also some nice 50 or 60mm to save those watts.***** Pro Tour Pundit Champion 2020, 2018, 2017 & 2011 *****0 -
50 or 60mm wheels usually means tubulars, not ideal if you get a flat or roll one during a hard turbo session with tight corners. A pair of Cosmic Carbone SLR's would be ideal. Maybe go for full aero and get a TT frame. You'll probably notice about 1-2mph difference in speed.0
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I'm laughing but can't help thinking that this isn't helping datasone...0
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EKIMIKE wrote:50 or 60mm wheels usually means tubulars, not ideal if you get a flat or roll one during a hard turbo session with tight corners. A pair of Cosmic Carbone SLR's would be ideal. Maybe go for full aero and get a TT frame. You'll probably notice about 1-2mph difference in speed.
Yes but then this brings the TT helmet into the mix as well. Should the OP get a vented helmet to keep cool or no vents for all aero??
Joking a side, look on ebay for a cheapie bike. If it is just going to go on the turbo then it will be fine as long as it works.***** Pro Tour Pundit Champion 2020, 2018, 2017 & 2011 *****0 -
Anything, anything that fits. ebay, classifieds, any old racer you can find. No need to go shelling out £200 if it's just gonna sit on the turbo.0
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This thread has made me
As said, I use my winter bike for turbo, but you will be fine with pretty much anything that has cranks and wheels!0 -
Advertise in Gumtree saying "Bike wanted, prefer full carbon frame, SRAM Red preferable, will pay upto £100" and you'll soon get a few calls asking if you want a free U-lock attached (missing key) :shock:CAAD9
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NapoleonD wrote:I think you should get something light and carbon, particularly if you are going to be doing hill repeats on the turbo etc.
+1.
Alternatively - if you do go for a time trial bike... set it up with a cool-air fan in front - it'll slow you down a bit, but it's a good way to emulate a real-life situation.I'm at that difficult age... somewhere between birth and death.0