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What should I look for in an indoor cycle trainer?
I'm considering getting an indoor cycle trainer . I had a look on ebay. There are a lot, and the price ranges from under 20 pounds to several hundred pounds. Quality and function range accordingly, ...
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Should I leave my bike on my trainer?
I have a cyclops fluid trainer, and for several months each year I only ride on the trainer. Every time I hook the bike up to the trainer, the trainer bends to accommodate the bike. Is it better for ...
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What can be done to make a trainer work quieter?
I use a trainer at home. It works quiet. But living in an apartment I would like to make it work quieter. What can I do to minimize noise of a trainer?
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Is it possible to put a 700c wheel on to an old Raliegh road bike?
I've been using a trainer during the winter months and went out on my bike the other day and half way round I got a flat!!!
I spoke to the bloke in a shop who said that using the bike on the trainer ...
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Using a bike with Trek ABP on a trainer
I was planning on doing my winter training this year on a mountain bike (for ergonomic reasons), but it occurred to me that the skewer for the Active Braking Pivot on my Top Fuel might not be work ...
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Is the Power Pilot the only speedometer / computer that will work on a LeMond Revolution Trainer?
After just purchasing a Lemond Revolution trainer, I noticed and realized as soon as I set it up that I would be loosing my rear wheel and its spoke attached speedometer magnet.
Are there any ...
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Can Tacx Flow head unit work with old (2002) Basic frame/brake?
I want to replace a lost head unit/computer on my old Tacx Basic from 2002, does anybody know if modern Flow head unit will work with this old frame/load generator? I think such was an upgrade path, ...
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What kind of tire should I purchase for use on a bike trainer?
I am in the process of acquiring a bike trainer (likely CycleOps Fluid 2) for winter conditioning. Most of the reviews and other information I have read suggestion that a regular road tire will be ...
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Should I use a road bike or track bike on my rollers or trainer?
I have a road bike with a triple, a track bike with a high gear ratio. Which should I use on my trainer for use with training videos? Should I use a geared bike, freewheel single speed or fixed ...
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Rollers for long-wheelbase/mountain bikes
I was recently made aware of the idea of bike rollers. I do have an exercise bike, but this looks like it may be a much better bet because you get to practice your riding skills as well (and looks a ...
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Is the Nashbar Fluid Trainer loud?
I am trying to find out how loud the Nashbar Fluid Trainer is, as I don't know anyone who owns one. How loud is it, compared to other, similar trainers?
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Should mileage on a trainer be considered mileage on the bike?
On my road bike, I have an old Cateye odometer and the sensor is in the front wheel. Therefore, when on my trainer, I can pedal away all day long and the odometer doesn't have any mileage added to it ...
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Reducing noise on a bike trainer
I have a JetBlack M1 Pro Mag Trainer. I use my road bike on it, with slick tires. However it is still pretty noisy.
What are the ways to reduce noise from a magnetic trainer?
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Can using a trainer damage my bicycle?
I know that using my road bike with a fluid trainer will wear out the back tire more quickly than regular road riding, but does it have the potential to actually damage my bike (frame, gearing)? While ...
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Is it safe to leave my carbon bike in my stationary trainer for extended periods of time?
This time of year, I leave my race (carbon) bike on the trainer and when nice enough, just ride my rain/wet/commuter/cx bike.
I do replace the 'race' skewer with a steel skewer for trainer use.
Will ...
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Is an exercise bike good enough for keeping fit in the winter, rather than a turbo trainer
I bought a turbo trainer for winter training last year, but the hassle of using it (lugging my bike up the steps and into my narrow apartment, changing the wheel to one with a trainer tyre, setting up ...
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Will cycling off-the-trainer with the trainer's steel skewer damage my bike?
I recently bought a cyclops trainer. It is annoying to switch the skewers. I know the steel skewer that came with the trainer is heavier and stronger, but I don't know if it will damage my bicycle off ...
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Vibration in fluid trainer - OK?
I'm trying to get back on my bike after some failed attempts at recovery from a herniated disk (PT's told me to stop riding but I just got worse anyway so now I'm trying to come back). I bought an ...
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Trainers & Mountain Bikes
Can I use a trainer with a mountain bike?
I want to the same bike off road at weekends so I don't really want to change the setup of the bike.
