Biking on Trainer

This video was taken just before my long ride on the weekend (i.e. no warmup)

I had adjusted the height down about 1/2 inch and moved the saddle back by maybe 1/2 inch just prior to taking this video.

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• bike
• trainer

[cooldoggjake]

is that frame comfortable on long rides

[atkid99]

I switched over to a Softride when I started training for Ironman triathlons. It is a comfortable bike on long rides, especially helping with lower back issues.

Unfortunately they don't manufacture Softrides anymore so you would need to find a used one or look into another beam biked called Titanflex.

Cheers,

@Kid

[atkid99]

Yeah, I bought the Softride when I first started training for Ironman triathlons. It is very comfortable, especially for those with lower back problems.

Unfortunately they don't make Softrides anymore so you would need to look at another type of beam bike (such as Titanflex) to get the same effect.

Cheers,

@Kid

[D00ML0RD]

I just bought my first trainer and have to ask - Is there a trick to attaching the bike to it? I find this one a HUGE pain in the butt! I don't have a front tire block. Does this help with aligning the back axle?

[atkid99]

The front tire block on my bike trainer is mainly to level the bike so front & rear tires are at the same height, not for alignment.

For attaching the bike, my trainer (a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine) has a lever that pops open and easily allows the rear wheel to connect. I did have to change out the wheel's quick release levers on the bike so it fit properly to the trainer.

@Kid

[atkid99]

Hey hoody,

Someone suggested I wear my helmet to check head position on the video...sounded like a good idea to me.

@Kid

[hoody898]

lol you dont need a helmet on a trainer dude

[cortesrioscarlos]

why do you use a helmet ?

[crazy4crafts]

Thanks for posting ~ I''ve been trying to find out which t ype of trainer is best for indoor use w/ a sleeping baby in the other room! ~ & this trainer seems like a quiet one....

[1710ben]

ahhhh turbos are crap! GET SOME ROLLLLLLERS! :) improves ur balance and rythym ....

[JJ2fresh]

thanks for the vid. im looking into buying a Kurt Kinetic Road machine, and after watching this vid, and noticing that you dont rock left and right, i know for sure that this is the trainer for me.

-bring it winter season!

[longislandgin]

Thanks. I wanted to see one of these in the works before I purchased. It is great to have. Now I have to get a helmet, gloves and speedo...