Which bike for Tacx trainer ?

VTech
VTech Posts: 4,736
edited January 2013 in Training, fitness and health
I have a Felt AR4 2013 for road use, which i have not yet used but am starting to train using the tacx system with a mountain bike on top.
Issue is that the tyres smoke and burn and i reckon i really need a road bike sat on top.
I dont want to throw my money away if its not needed but if i do need to spend i dont really have an issue with that either.
Mt question is what to buy/replace for the tacx.
I can see myself using it a lot so want something usable and upto the job.

Regards,
Living MY dream.

Comments

  • sunburntknees
    sunburntknees Posts: 272
    Why can't you use the felt?
  • Garryboy
    Garryboy Posts: 344
    Agree - use the Felt, maybe look at getting a cheap rear wheel and tyre, cover that bad boy in towels to keep the sweat off and away you go!
  • Strith
    Strith Posts: 541
    Or just change the tyre on the mtb
  • Lightning
    Lightning Posts: 360
    Get a rear wheel with a turbo tyre and a similar cassette for the Felt and use that. It takes about 2 minutes to change the wheel and setup the bike on the trainer that way, and you save on the extra bike. If you do want an extra though, just get something cheap with a close geometry to your road one (and a saddle you like), as you won't really have any advantage regarding weight loss and such there :wink:

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