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Thread: So who's using indoor trainers?
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02-24-2016, 08:02 PM #51
Did my first workout on trainer road last night. Shit is freaking hard. I am doing the DH specific low volume program. 3 one hour sessions per week. Basically interval sprint training. 30 seconds going as fast/hard as you can. 30 seconds of rest. Repeat. Using a garmin speed and cadence sensor via ANT+ on my macbook pro.
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02-24-2016, 10:08 PM #52Registered User
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I've heard good things about these videos and might give them a try. 10 weeks post acl surgery, it's all about the indoor trainer. Looking forward to getting outside again. Having trouble deciding between a new Ibis, either the Ripley LS or the Mojo 3 - the light at the end of the indoor trainer tunnel.
http://thesufferfest.com/collections/cycling-videos
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08-02-2016, 11:39 PM #53
Been a few years since I've dropped by TGR. Moved up to Sapporo and since Japan get's just a little bit of snow, I'm interested in getting a trainer. I read the thread but it doesn't seem like too many people here have them.
Does anyone have any experience with the Wahoo Snap (since this is all I can get in Japan), CycleOps Powerbeam Pro, or Tacx Vortex Smart? Looking to buy one of these so I can train November - April. I'd love to hear any advice about these or the trainer you have. Cheers!パウダーバカ!!
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08-03-2016, 06:52 AM #54Registered User
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I can't get into trainers and absolutely love riding my fatty everyday. Couple inches of fresh over a packed trial is sublime, but maybe you get too much snow?
Put a ski rack on it and ride to the lifts.
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08-03-2016, 06:58 AM #55
Shredhead, hows the fatty with a foot of fresh?? Sounds fun!
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08-03-2016, 09:31 AM #56Registered User
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If it's light and fluffy, maybe. 6-8" is about my max and then I'm putting on my XC skis to pack down the trail.
There are worse problems to have.
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08-19-2016, 03:33 PM #57
I've seen a lot of guys with fatties up here, might have to look at that as an option. But, I'm still thinking indoors. Cheers!
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01-01-2017, 08:49 PM #58
How's everyone fairing in the pain cave? I am actually starting to almost enjoy it! Using TrainerRoad with the mini window while watching something on Netflix makes the time fly by.
So, do trainer specific tires make a big difference? I seem to get alot of sliding with my regular tire. Running a Conti with gatorskin or whatever its called, and the rubber just seems too hard to get good grip on the roller. Even if I clean it with ISO, etc. Really don't want to buy yet another tire!
Also, TR gave me a free month to give away. Anyone need?
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01-01-2017, 09:57 PM #59Registered User
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I've got the bike trainer set up but I can't bring myself to actualy get on the damn thing
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01-01-2017, 10:39 PM #60
Some friends are using Zwift and smart trainers; they are addicted. My boring old fluid trainer is a torture machine, so goddamn boring; but after a Zwift demo from friends, I can see the appeal of smart trainers. Direct drive, so tires are irrelevant; graphics and road-feel are very good. I'm thinking I need to upgrade.
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01-01-2017, 11:09 PM #61Registered User
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Just sold my indoor trainer today. Fuck that shit.
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01-02-2017, 10:48 AM #62Registered User
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I borrowed a magnetic trainer off of GF
I noticed she didnt use it last year eitehrLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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01-02-2017, 11:48 AM #63Not a skibum
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Still never really took to Zwift. I did order a magnetic resistance unit for my rollers to up the ante for some harder intervals. Generally try to use indoor time for long tempo/sub-lt work and pedal efficiency/etc, then a few winter group rides for hard efforts. Starting my real training plan soon getting prepped for early May racing
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01-03-2017, 09:30 PM #64
Got direct drive and Zwift and love it, but I've not been on it in a few weeks as I've been skiing a lot. Once I'm back to skiing weekends only I'll jump on during the week. TR definitely has superior workouts compared with Zwift, but I enjoy the free rides with other people, different courses, and their structured workouts. I've checked out TR workouts and have made my own interval sessions based on wattage/time that TR has that Zwift doesn't. I only logged 1200kilos since last September/October through Dec, but I like how I don't need nearly as much saddle time inside vs outside and get a better workout. A pain cave isn't for everyone, but it suits me just fine. This is the strongest I've ever been for the winter season so I am chuffed!
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01-03-2017, 09:32 PM #65
WG, I'd actually really like to try it, but won't touch it until after ski season. If you still have the code then I'd love to get it to try out once I start cycling FT again.
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01-03-2017, 09:53 PM #66
BTW, anyone in central OR looking for a Cycle Ops fluid trainer, let me know.
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01-04-2017, 08:30 AM #67Registered User
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I've just been doing unstructured trainer rides watching netflix this winter, I don't seem to have the motivation to go hard right now. I'd love a smart trainer...maybe next year.
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01-09-2017, 09:34 PM #68
FYI, trainer specific tires make a HUGE difference. I got a Vittoria one for 30 bucks. Much quieter, no slippage, better power control, etc.
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04-09-2019, 01:03 PM #69
Bumpity.
I’m old and broken and trying to build and maintain fitness and need all the help I can get. Mostly ride dirt with an emphasis on vertical, pavement when I have to with same. Hit the gym for cross training and weights a couple times/week, emphasis on core and upper body. Have a shitty mag trainer which I hate. Have some basic rollers which I much prefer. Been doing some unstructured stuff in the garage or on the back deck when I don’t have a time or weather window for anything else. Recently have been using HR for some intervals or to maintain steady effort. Found I can still top 200 bpm at age 45, which surprised me. Supposedly hit 209 the other day on a top-out sprint on one our local road climbs. Don’t know if that good or bad though, haha.
Anyhow, got a screamin deal on a power meter for the roady and just ordered an Element Bolt with all the sensors (cadence is redundant with the power meter but whatev). So the question is: can this stuff basically turn my rollers into a smart trainer? I’m tubeless on the road bike and run 80-85 psi, that provides a bit of resistance and with the gears I’m pushing I’ve got some room. Do I need variable resistance or can I get by just with my derailleur? Sounds like TR might cater to my needs? Anyone have any input?There's nothing better than sliding down snow, and flying through the air
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