Trainer Matt
supermurph09
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Hi
Looking for a good quality trainer mat but not really looking to pay £70 for the Wahoo one.
Spotted this online at decathlon, not seen it in the flesh. Anyone have one?
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/training-ma ... gLQl_D_BwE
My trainer is in an outbuilding which has a concrete floor but I'd still like to have something down to ensure my bike and trainer are in the same place each time.
Anything else to consider?
Looking for a good quality trainer mat but not really looking to pay £70 for the Wahoo one.
Spotted this online at decathlon, not seen it in the flesh. Anyone have one?
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/training-ma ... gLQl_D_BwE
My trainer is in an outbuilding which has a concrete floor but I'd still like to have something down to ensure my bike and trainer are in the same place each time.
Anything else to consider?
Trainer Road Blog: https://hitthesweetspot.home.blog/
Cycling blog: https://harderfasterlonger.wordpress.com/
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TCTP: https://supermurph.wordpress.com/
Cycling blog: https://harderfasterlonger.wordpress.com/
Blog: https://supermurphtt2015.wordpress.com/
TCTP: https://supermurph.wordpress.com/
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I've not used the Decathlon one, but I do have this one which is a similar price from Lifeline (Wiggle own brand): https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-trainer-mat/
It's fine. I can't really see what the more expensive mats can offer above what the Lifeline one does.0 -
whyamihere wrote:I've not used the Decathlon one, but I do have this one which is a similar price from Lifeline (Wiggle own brand): https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-trainer-mat/
It's fine. I can't really see what the more expensive mats can offer above what the Lifeline one does.
Yeah just spotted than one, thanks for the info.Trainer Road Blog: https://hitthesweetspot.home.blog/
Cycling blog: https://harderfasterlonger.wordpress.com/
Blog: https://supermurphtt2015.wordpress.com/
TCTP: https://supermurph.wordpress.com/0 -
Old bath towel.
Sorted.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Bot of old carpet works for me. Free.0
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i think theres a Rapha one available now its only £250 and it has a special moisture dispersement system
its a bit 1st world problem isnt it?0 -
A couple of cheapo Tesco or Sports Direct yoga mats do the trick. Rubber garage floor squares also. Or some carpet off cuts (although they can hold sweaty smells more than a rubber mat). No need for a branded turbo-specific mat!0
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I’ve used carpet in the past, it tends to get damp pretty quickly and also pretty ditched. Think the mat is the way to go. Going to give the lifeline one a go I think.Trainer Road Blog: https://hitthesweetspot.home.blog/
Cycling blog: https://harderfasterlonger.wordpress.com/
Blog: https://supermurphtt2015.wordpress.com/
TCTP: https://supermurph.wordpress.com/0 -
Old bath towels go in the washing machine.
Sorted.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
PBlakeney wrote:Old bath towels go in the washing machine.
Sorted.
I’ll pass on that.Trainer Road Blog: https://hitthesweetspot.home.blog/
Cycling blog: https://harderfasterlonger.wordpress.com/
Blog: https://supermurphtt2015.wordpress.com/
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:?:Supermurph09 wrote:PBlakeney wrote:Old bath towels go in the washing machine.
Sorted.
I’ll pass on that.
Your sweaty clothing goes in the wash.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
I use this: does what it says on the chin - cheaper than wiggle!!
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TRD365/pl ... aining-mat0 -
I use an offcut of lino which cost about a fiver. Does exactly the same job.0
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PBlakeney wrote:
:?:Supermurph09 wrote:PBlakeney wrote:Old bath towels go in the washing machine.
Sorted.
I’ll pass on that.
Your sweaty clothing goes in the wash.
Sweaty clothes are a bit different to something that’s going to get damp, dusty, sweaty, dirty bike tyres on it :shock:Trainer Road Blog: https://hitthesweetspot.home.blog/
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Then keep your bike clean. Lesson #1.Supermurph09 wrote:PBlakeney wrote:
:?:Supermurph09 wrote:PBlakeney wrote:Old bath towels go in the washing machine.
Sorted.
I’ll pass on that.
Your sweaty clothing goes in the wash.
Sweaty clothes are a bit different to something that’s going to get damp, dusty, sweaty, dirty bike tyres on it :shock:
Also, your tyres shouldn't be on it. Back is on the turbo, or removed; front is on a riser of some sort.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
why are your tires getting damp, dusy, sweaty?
and all you aredoing is putting some towels that have been the floor in a washing machine. if you were that way inclined you could wear Marigolds while doing itPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:why are your tires getting damp, dusy, sweaty?
and all you aredoing is putting some towels that have been the floor in a washing machine. if you were that way inclined you could wear Marigolds while doing it
Tyres not carpets...
Carpet gets damp because where the turbo is and bikes are stored is an old outhouse, ergo it get's damp in there.
Carpet gets dusty for the same reason as above.
Sweaty, turbo is hard graft, sometimes you sweat.
In summary whatever is on the floor is going to get pretty ditched and probably contain all kinds of bugs. I'd rather not have that coming into contact with mine or my families clothes.
Hence the need for a dedicated rubberised mat than can be hosed down. Trainer Road Blog: https://hitthesweetspot.home.blog/
Cycling blog: https://harderfasterlonger.wordpress.com/
Blog: https://supermurphtt2015.wordpress.com/
TCTP: https://supermurph.wordpress.com/0 -
Carpet needs ditching.
Just saying....The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Supermurph09 wrote:Matthewfalle wrote:why are your tires getting damp, dusy, sweaty?
and all you aredoing is putting some towels that have been the floor in a washing machine. if you were that way inclined you could wear Marigolds while doing it
Tyres not carpets...
Carpet gets damp because where the turbo is and bikes are stored is an old outhouse, ergo it get's damp in there.
Carpet gets dusty for the same reason as above.
Sweaty, turbo is hard graft, sometimes you sweat.
In summary whatever is on the floor is going to get pretty ditched and probably contain all kinds of bugs. I'd rather not have that coming into contact with mine or my families clothes.
Hence the need for a dedicated rubberised mat than can be hosed down.
aaah - now i get it.
good points well presented. carry on as you were.
#rubberisedmatPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:Supermurph09 wrote:Matthewfalle wrote:why are your tires getting damp, dusy, sweaty?
and all you aredoing is putting some towels that have been the floor in a washing machine. if you were that way inclined you could wear Marigolds while doing it
Tyres not carpets...
Carpet gets damp because where the turbo is and bikes are stored is an old outhouse, ergo it get's damp in there.
Carpet gets dusty for the same reason as above.
Sweaty, turbo is hard graft, sometimes you sweat.
In summary whatever is on the floor is going to get pretty ditched and probably contain all kinds of bugs. I'd rather not have that coming into contact with mine or my families clothes.
Hence the need for a dedicated rubberised mat than can be hosed down.
aaah - now i get it.
good points well presented. carry on as you were.
#rubberisedmat
is that your nickname on the weekends?
www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes0 -
Chris Bass wrote:Matthewfalle wrote:Supermurph09 wrote:Matthewfalle wrote:why are your tires getting damp, dusy, sweaty?
and all you aredoing is putting some towels that have been the floor in a washing machine. if you were that way inclined you could wear Marigolds while doing it
Tyres not carpets...
Carpet gets damp because where the turbo is and bikes are stored is an old outhouse, ergo it get's damp in there.
Carpet gets dusty for the same reason as above.
Sweaty, turbo is hard graft, sometimes you sweat.
In summary whatever is on the floor is going to get pretty ditched and probably contain all kinds of bugs. I'd rather not have that coming into contact with mine or my families clothes.
Hence the need for a dedicated rubberised mat than can be hosed down.
aaah - now i get it.
good points well presented. carry on as you were.
#rubberisedmat
is that your nickname on the weekends?
only when i'm "in the field" if you know what I mean 8)Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0
