| Re: Does the type of bicycle on a trainer matter?
On Jan 25, 11:13 am, "Ken C. M." <k...@up-yours-spammer.net> wrote:
> What this question really comes down to is this: I have a hybrid, that
> was used for commuting and errands, but now that I have to commute by
> car anyway, I was thinking of putting it up on trainer on a mostly
> permanent basis. The bike I ride mostly now is my road bike.
>
> Ken
> --
> The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets
> old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without
> shocking the entire community. ~Ann Strong
The answer will vary with your goals. If you using the trainer
essentially as a gym type stationary bike then it relly shouldn't make
any difference. However, if you are using the trainer for cycling
specific training then it will.
So, if you just want to elevate your heart rate and burn some calories
you can put pretty much anything with smooth tires on the trainer. But
if you are seeking to use the trainer to improve your riding on yor
road bike then using that bike (or another raoad bike that fits the
same) will be much more usefull.
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