Turbo Trainer & Hybrids

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Makes you wonder if this is the first time he's done this. I'm guessing it isn't.

It is not.

 

[Sharky]

This thread was started innocently by a new member with a genuine question.
I think it has gone off the rails a bit - can it be cleaned up before he returns?

 

[Stompier]

This thread was started innocently by a new member with a genuine question.
I think it has gone off the rails a bit - can it be cleaned up before he returns?

Not sure it needs cleaning up. By reading this thread, the OP will have learnt that he doesn't need a spare crankset for his turbo bike, that turbo bikes do not routinely destroy cranksets and that he should disregard anything that racing roadkill says to him in future. Three valuable lessons, I think.

 

[HLaB]

Hi all
Looking for a bit of advice on which Turbo Trainer to purchase, budget probably circa £500?

There seems to be models where the rear wheel comes off totally, whereas others it remain on. My current bike is a Specialised Crosstrail Sport Disc, with 700-38c. I assume I'd need a slick tyre to be replaced if I went with one where the wheel stays on? If I went for one where wheel comes off, the cassette seems to be a configuration you need to get right. My bike spec suggests 9 speed shimano, but then has 11-32 which I'm not sure what that means!

Any suggestions?

The wheel off 'direct drive' type trainers are the best in my experience, and smart versions are fab. Most I believe have 11 speed hubs so you'll need spacers for 9 speed drive but other than that and putting a 9 speed cassette and through axle adaptors on there no complicated set up. Elite do some good turbos which will probably suit your budget, the Elite muin is a 'dumb' (non smart) direct drive and the new Zumo and Suito are smart direct drive turbos.
You can probably pick up a good smart turbo 2nd hand if your budget won't reach to new.

The wheel on types are generally cheaper but the wear out your rear tyre and can be noisier. You'll also need through axle adaptors.

btw 11-32 is just the size of you current cassette(number of teeth on your smallest and largest cassette cogs) and the only thing which really matters for set up is speed of the cassette and that only matters for the direct drive turbos.

 

[berty bassett]

if i was you i wouldnt part with my hard earnt until i was sure
is there anywhere you can borrow a turbo for a bit and have a go on a free trial of some platform
its not for everybody with some hating it and some loving it
i have one and personally think its brilliant that i can go and get on it in any weather without worry and either potter about or enter a race with like minded people , there is also training plans readily available on most platforms if you go that route
as for crank wear , i have had my crankset for years without issue . i would however get a cheap frame as you will sweat and it will rust somewhere , i have knackered front brakes , headset bearings and the bar tape stinks - all my fault for shoddy cleaning but something to be aware of

 

[Dogtrousers]

Worth bearing in mind that if you want to share the trainer between different bikes that have different gearing (but same size wheels) then wheel-on wins over direct drive. A bit of a niche consideration I admit.

 

[Sharky]

Hadn't thought of that, but I often use my turbo to "test ride" a new set up and half my bikes don't have any gears.