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2011-06-26 11:44 AM

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Subject: OK for carbon fiber bike on trainer?
This has likely been discussed before but I'm too lazy to search.  I am restricted to long trainer rides for the next four weeks due to an injury to my hands.  Is it ok to put a CF bike on a trainer?  I've heard in the past that the lateral loads would not be good for the frame.  I have a steel roadie but with an IM coming up I'd prefer to continue with the tribike setup while riding.

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2011-06-26 12:43 PM
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tripadigin - 2011-06-26 11:44 AM This has likely been discussed before but I'm too lazy to search.  I am restricted to long trainer rides for the next four weeks due to an injury to my hands.  Is it ok to put a CF bike on a trainer?  I've heard in the past that the lateral loads would not be good for the frame.  I have a steel roadie but with an IM coming up I'd prefer to continue with the tribike setup while riding.

 

Yes, it is okay to do.

 

2011-06-27 6:34 AM
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2011-06-27 12:28 PM
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Subject: RE: OK for carbon fiber bike on trainer?
The only thing I would be cautions of is the paint on the rear dropouts. This goes for any frame material, really. Make sure the retention mechanism isn't coming into contact with the frame, only the skewer. Check while you're riding, not just when you post your bike on it.
2011-06-27 12:52 PM
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hamsterhabitat - 2011-06-27 12:28 PM The only thing I would be cautions of is the paint on the rear dropouts. This goes for any frame material, really. Make sure the retention mechanism isn't coming into contact with the frame, only the skewer. Check while you're riding, not just when you post your bike on it.


Why worry about the paint?
2011-06-27 4:13 PM
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2011-06-27 5:30 PM
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Subject: RE: OK for carbon fiber bike on trainer?
Fred Doucette - 2011-06-27 5:13 PM

tripadigin - 2011-06-26 12:44 PM This has likely been discussed before but I'm too lazy to search..

I'd give an answer, but I'm too lazy to do so.

Ouch...that hurt.  Actually searched ST forum and most answers suggest its ok for CF bikes on trainers.  I can't wait for my 6hr trainer ride on sat.

2011-06-28 1:41 PM
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jhouse4 - 2011-06-27 10:52 AM
hamsterhabitat - 2011-06-27 12:28 PM The only thing I would be cautions of is the paint on the rear dropouts. This goes for any frame material, really. Make sure the retention mechanism isn't coming into contact with the frame, only the skewer. Check while you're riding, not just when you post your bike on it.


Why worry about the paint?

Why not? If you don't mind your paint job getting dinged, I guess it's not an issue.

Anyway, chances are, if the trainer is contacting the frame, it's mounted incorrectly or insecurely. And I can't imagine the retention mechanism rubbing on bare carbon (once the paint chips away) is good for the frame. Maybe I'm wrong. Correct me if I am.

 

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hamsterhabitat - 2011-06-28 1:41 PM

jhouse4 - 2011-06-27 10:52 AM
hamsterhabitat - 2011-06-27 12:28 PM The only thing I would be cautions of is the paint on the rear dropouts. This goes for any frame material, really. Make sure the retention mechanism isn't coming into contact with the frame, only the skewer. Check while you're riding, not just when you post your bike on it.


Why worry about the paint?

Why not? If you don't mind your paint job getting dinged, I guess it's not an issue.

Anyway, chances are, if the trainer is contacting the frame, it's mounted incorrectly or insecurely. And I can't imagine the retention mechanism rubbing on bare carbon (once the paint chips away) is good for the frame. Maybe I'm wrong. Correct me if I am.

 

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I guess to me it’s just a bike… Paint can be fixed really easily and I know that my bikes will have chips, nicks and dings. It’s just the fact of riding them.

The dropouts on almost every bike out there is either Titanium, Aluminum or steel.  There will not be any damage to the carbon at all unless the bike falls out of the trainer due to not mounting correctly.

2011-06-28 3:10 PM
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Subject: RE: OK for carbon fiber bike on trainer?
jhouse4 - 2011-06-28 11:53 AM
hamsterhabitat - 2011-06-28 1:41 PM

jhouse4 - 2011-06-27 10:52 AM
hamsterhabitat - 2011-06-27 12:28 PM The only thing I would be cautions of is the paint on the rear dropouts. This goes for any frame material, really. Make sure the retention mechanism isn't coming into contact with the frame, only the skewer. Check while you're riding, not just when you post your bike on it.


Why worry about the paint?

Why not? If you don't mind your paint job getting dinged, I guess it's not an issue.

Anyway, chances are, if the trainer is contacting the frame, it's mounted incorrectly or insecurely. And I can't imagine the retention mechanism rubbing on bare carbon (once the paint chips away) is good for the frame. Maybe I'm wrong. Correct me if I am.

 

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I guess to me it’s just a bike… Paint can be fixed really easily and I know that my bikes will have chips, nicks and dings. It’s just the fact of riding them.

The dropouts on almost every bike out there is either Titanium, Aluminum or steel.  There will not be any damage to the carbon at all unless the bike falls out of the trainer due to not mounting correctly.

 

I agree, wear and tear is unavoidable if you actually want to ride the bike. But, more to my point, I have a 2011 P2 and there is a bit of frame protruding over the dropout.

I posted my bike for first time and the trainer's bolt release came into contact with the paint and chipped it. It was very light contact (I didn't even engage the bolt into its locked position) so I assume this was a defect or the fitters were careless when they were putting it on their trainer for fittings.

Cosmetic for the most part but I wish I had noticed it sooner.

2011-06-28 3:18 PM
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Subject: RE: OK for carbon fiber bike on trainer?
tripadigin - 2011-06-27 6:30 PM

 can't wait for my 6hr trainer ride on sat.

 

Why ride the trainer?

Saturday in Annapolis:

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Humidity:69%
UV Index:9 Very High
 
  
  
  

 

2011-06-28 3:19 PM
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get model paint or finger nail polish. Works wonders.
2011-06-28 4:30 PM
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mrbbrad - 2011-06-28 4:18 PM
tripadigin - 2011-06-27 6:30 PM

 can't wait for my 6hr trainer ride on sat.

 

Why ride the trainer?

Saturday in Annapolis:

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Wind:From S at 8 mph
Humidity:69%
UV Index:9 Very High
 
  
  
  

 

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2011-06-29 8:11 AM
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Subject: RE: OK for carbon fiber bike on trainer?

Agree CF bike on trainer is fine.  I just use dedicated skewers that fit my trainer brackets.

Here's wishing those hands a speedy recovery!

2011-06-29 10:10 AM
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Subject: RE: OK for carbon fiber bike on trainer?
tripadigin - 2011-06-28 5:30 PM
mrbbrad - 2011-06-28 4:18 PM
tripadigin - 2011-06-27 6:30 PM

 can't wait for my 6hr trainer ride on sat.

 

Why ride the trainer?

Saturday in Annapolis:

High
89°F

Precip
20%

Wind:From S at 8 mph
Humidity:69%
UV Index:9 Very High
 
  
  
  

 

This is why...

 

HTFU you baby!

Dang dude, that looks pretty freaking gnarly... heal well.

2011-06-29 4:13 PM
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WOW, were my parents ever soooo wrong.

They just said I would go blind.

2011-06-29 7:43 PM
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2011-06-29 7:55 PM
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Fred Doucette - 2011-06-29 7:43 PM

Because I'm impressed with the OP for mental toughness and sort of laughing at you.

I am impressed with the OP for being able to post the question, let alone those pics with those hands.

To the OP: Ride safe.

2011-06-29 8:43 PM
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Subject: RE: OK for carbon fiber bike on trainer?
Fred Doucette - 2011-06-29 8:43 PM
mrbbrad - 2011-06-28 4:18 PM
tripadigin - 2011-06-27 6:30 PM

 can't wait for my 6hr trainer ride on sat.

 

Why ride the trainer?

Saturday in Annapolis:

High
89°F

Precip
20%

Wind:From S at 8 mph
Humidity:69%
UV Index:9 Very High
 
  
  
  

 

OK I gotta ask.... RU feeling a little bit silly now for asking why he was riding the trainer for 6 hours, especially after implying the weather would be so nice??

Because I'm impressed with the OP for mental toughness and sort of laughing at you.

 

Nope, don't feel silly at all. I asked, he answered.  Besides, he still wants to race soon so I say HTFU!

 

ETA -  I sure hope he can race safely with us at Placid!



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Subject: RE: OK for carbon fiber bike on trainer?
mrbbrad - 2011-06-29 9:43 PM
Fred Doucette - 2011-06-29 8:43 PM
mrbbrad - 2011-06-28 4:18 PM
tripadigin - 2011-06-27 6:30 PM

 can't wait for my 6hr trainer ride on sat.

 

Why ride the trainer?

Saturday in Annapolis:

High
89°F

Precip
20%

Wind:From S at 8 mph
Humidity:69%
UV Index:9 Very High
 
  
  
  

 

OK I gotta ask.... RU feeling a little bit silly now for asking why he was riding the trainer for 6 hours, especially after implying the weather would be so nice??

Because I'm impressed with the OP for mental toughness and sort of laughing at you.

 

Nope, don't feel silly at all. I asked, he answered.  Besides, he still wants to race soon so I say HTFU!

 

ETA -  I sure hope he can race safely with us at Placid!

with a six hour trainer ride tripadigan is DEFINITLY making IMLP. That is Total Chuck Norris if you ask me!

2011-06-29 11:23 PM
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I bet you can really slice through the water with those things!!!

2011-06-30 1:15 PM
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A little more aero now with the splints.  Still hurts like heck trying to shift gears on the trainer.





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2011-06-30 4:55 PM
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Ok...I just got back from what was an annoying swim because I had to stop twice and fix my goggles. I'm feeling just a little bit like a baby for whining about that after reading this thread.  I'm glad I read it.  Great dedication tripadigin!

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