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Attach to trainer: New bicycle or old bicycle
Greetings folks,
I've just purchased a trainer. In my very tiny apartment I have room for exactly one bicycle, and for the next few months the bicycle in my apartment will be attached to the trainer (the other one goes into storage and is accessible with a bit of a drive). The decision, then, is: do I attach the shiny new 2004, which is very comfortable and I've gotten used to over the summer, or do I attach the old 1983 Trek, which is not shiny or new but is also no longer very comfortable? What I'm leaning towards is, if it won't cause any significant harm to my new bike I would like to use it for the trainer. The cassette and chain are now second-string, since I have a fabulous new custom cassette waiting to be installed in the spring. Thanks for any input/advice, Reid |
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On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 21:36:00 -0500, Reid Priedhorsky
wrote: Greetings folks, I've just purchased a trainer. In my very tiny apartment I have room for exactly one bicycle, and for the next few months the bicycle in my apartment will be attached to the trainer (the other one goes into storage and is accessible with a bit of a drive). The decision, then, is: do I attach the shiny new 2004, which is very comfortable and I've gotten used to over the summer, or do I attach the old 1983 Trek, which is not shiny or new but is also no longer very comfortable? What I'm leaning towards is, if it won't cause any significant harm to my new bike I would like to use it for the trainer. The cassette and chain are now second-string, since I have a fabulous new custom cassette waiting to be installed in the spring. Thanks for any input/advice, Reid I use my older bike, on the trainer. I just don't want to put that kind of wear and tear on the LeMond. I have a rim drive, so tire wear isn't an issue, but it just seems hard on the bike. Life is Good! Jeff |
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I would go for the bike that I intend to ride in the future. Sets your
muscles up better in the positioning for the work they are expected to perform in the future. |
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Reid Priedhorsky wrote in message ...
Greetings folks, I've just purchased a trainer. In my very tiny apartment I have room for exactly one bicycle, and for the next few months the bicycle in my ....... What I'm leaning towards is, if it won't cause any significant harm to my new bike I would like to use it for the trainer. The cassette and chain are now second-string, since I have a fabulous new custom cassette waiting to be installed in the spring. If you ride hard on the trainer you will sweat a lot and, unlike riding outdoors, this sweat will fall directly on the front of your bike causing corrosion. If you use your good bike do something to protect it from your sweat. Riding in front of a fan will help as well. I have ridden on trainers for years. They can make a good workout and provide a controlled environment to do some workouts that are difficult to do outside. Tom |
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