What bike for turbo

datasone

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

dawebbo

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.

datasone

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 anyway

DHTT

Just get a secondhand bike from the 80's or something for 20 quid from your local paper.

Anonymous

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.

rozzer32

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.

+1

Also some nice 50 or 60mm to save those watts.

EKIMIKE

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.

Bobbinogs

I'm laughing but can't help thinking that this isn't helping datasone...

rozzer32

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.

EKIMIKE

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.

Squillinossett

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!

Buckled_Rims

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:

Wheelie Bin

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.