Fixed Turbo Training

[OldSeagul]

Is there any benefit in using a fixed gear bike on a turbo trainer, or would I be better using a geared bike?

 

[RedBike]

As the flywheel on my turbo trainers is so light (relative to a rider+bike) it will probably just feel very similar to a bike with a freewheel.

 

[campagman]

I presume that your Turbo has some way of adjusting the load? Not all do.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I used fixed on a Turbo that has an adjustable load and it works just fine. Can even pedal backwards...though why you might want to is a mystery!

 

[Madcyclist]

Guard clearance

Hi all,

Back on the bike after 20 years off (Giant SCR3) and looking for decent steel framed fixie for winter riding and cimmuting. I particularly like the look of the Charge Plug, does anyone know if it will take full mudgaurds as the track like design makes the clearances look to tight ?

Also considering a Paddy Wagon but have read that the paintwork is liable to chipping, has anyone experienced this ?

Tony.

 

[RedBike]

You'd probably be better off asking this question in a new post.

I'm afraid i can't help you with either of those two bikes.

 

[Dave5N]

Be better off on rollers, I suspect