| Re: Does the type of bicycle on a trainer matter?
gds wrote:
>
> 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.
>
Yeah, thats kind of what I thought, do to work and such I don't get to
get out as much as I would like, but just to change into something to
spin on for a bit and get the heart rate up takes up less time than
getting together to go out for a ride outside. And if I wanted to
improve improve bike handling I think rollers would be a better
alternative.
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
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