New trainer bike?

[Ride2017]

Probably the worse time of year to get a trainer but there you go. Have 90% decided on a Tacx Flux but I don't have a bike for it. Can anyone suggest a suitable bike that will only ever be attached to the trainer?
Thanks

 

[S-Express]

A cheap one.

 

[Ride2017]

A cheap one.

Is it as simple as that?

 

[S-Express]

One that fits would also be useful.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Probably the worse time of year to get a trainer but there you go. Have 90% decided on a Tacx Flux but I don't have a bike for it. Can anyone suggest a suitable bike that will only ever be attached to the trainer?
Thanks

At the risk of sounding like I work for them (I don't)

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-100-road-bike-id_8377732.html

This would make a cracking trainer only bike, that could also be press ganged into action, if a decent bike had to be taken out of action for a bit.

 

[Ride2017]

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/triban-100-road-bike-id_8377732.html

Thanks just taken a look and noticed that it doesn't have the all in one brake/gear shifters which would make it a no go for me.

 

[cyberknight]

Depending on your size and location i have a second hand carrera vanquish for sale , 56 cm top tube ctr to ctr

 

[NorthernDave]

Halfords were clearing 2015 Carrera road bikes for £200 (£180 for BC members), but it looks like they might have sold out now.

Your best bet is probably ebay or Gumtree for a pre-owned (and barely ridden) bargain

 

[cyberknight]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/carrera-vanquish-self-build-56-top-tube-ctr-to-ctr.215804/

 

[S-Express]

Thanks just taken a look and noticed that it doesn't have the all in one brake/gear shifters which would make it a no go for me.

How is that relevant if the bike just sits on a trainer?

 

[Racing roadkill]

Thanks just taken a look and noticed that it doesn't have the all in one brake/gear shifters which would make it a no go for me.

That's because its supposed to be mechanically simple, so they've removed the need for a front mech, and complicated brifters. The way they have it, is pretty good, it's like a hybrid, with trigger shifter gears, and conventional brakes, but gives you that system on a drop bar bike.

 

[Ride2017]

How is that relevant if the bike just sits on a trainer?

How would you change gear? I prefer to use the brake/gear change.

 

[vickster]

What's wrong with the bike you've got?

 

[Ride2017]

What's wrong with the bike you've got?

Nothing.... Going to the shed and carrying it up the stairs to the spare room putting it on the trainer then taking it all back would be a PITA.

 

[vickster]

Why not just keep in spare room, forget the shed?
What's your budget for bike? Merlin PR7 is £350

Or decathlon 500 is £300ish