| Re: Does the type of bicycle on a trainer matter?
Ken C. M. wrote:
:: 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.
Yeah, if you're goal is to stay upright on rollers.
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