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2008-10-01 8:57 PM

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Subject: Would it be better to get a Spinning bike or tri bike on trainer?

I've been thinking about how I'm going to build on my bike legs over the winter and was thinking about getting a Kurt Kinetic Road trainer.  As I was reading through some older threads, I noticed some people were commenting that getting a spin bike was another alternative.  I've been trying to figure out the pro's and cons of a spinner versus putting my tri bike on a trainer.

 Have any of you given this much thought?  Would appreciate your comments.

-Nick



2008-10-02 5:42 AM
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Subject: RE: Would it be better to get a Spinning bike or tri bike on trainer?
I'm buying this on payday. I would recommend you do the same:

https://www.bikesportmichigan.com/shop/product.php?productid=16371&c...

Note, I have no relationship to the place nor the trainer advertised. I just think it's an excellent trainer at an unbeatable price.
2008-10-02 6:40 AM
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Subject: RE: Would it be better to get a Spinning bike or tri bike on trainer?

DanielG - 2008-10-02 6:42 AM I'm buying this on payday. I would recommend you do the same: https://www.bikesportmichigan.com/shop/product.php?productid=16371&a... Note, I have no relationship to the place nor the trainer advertised. I just think it's an excellent trainer at an unbeatable price.

 That's the same one that I'd get if I get a trainer. 

Here is an excerpt from a thread in ST

"the wear and tear of riding on the trainer is probably less than on the road, but why use your bike for both. by not using the bike on the trainer the chain and cassette will last longer because it's used less.
the main killer of the drivetrain is dirt and crap getting in it from on the road. a spin bike's chain will probably last a lifetime.

on a trainer you sweat a lot and it can get into everything, you have to be careful to clean the bike regularly. spin bikes are usually more robust and have few nuts and bolts to worry about.

to me it's the hassle factor. if i wake up and it's down rain i just jump on the spin bike. no changing wheels, no putting the bike in the stand. it's easy. also, i like to do specific workout sometimes, such as sprints and standing climbs. this is no problem on a spin bike (although you can't rock it side to side on the climbs) but it could cause some excess wear on a regular bike in a trainer. i wouldn't do hard standing climbs on a bike locked into a trainer. JMHO. not to rant but i also find setting resistance easier on a spin bike. on a road bike you jump 5-9% with each gear change (can be less if you do a double shift - front and rear) on a spin bike you can fine tune the tension very easily."


I was just looking to see what your guys thought of the pros and cons of a spinner versus the trainer.

-Nick



Edited by brownnugen 2008-10-02 6:46 AM
2008-10-02 6:49 AM
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Subject: RE: Would it be better to get a Spinning bike or tri bike on trainer?
I figure I'm going to race with the bike, I should train with the bike. If I were going to race spinners then I would train with them.
2008-10-02 7:40 AM
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Now, having said that I am going to put my road bike on the trainer and keep my tri bike set up for outdoors for days it's nice enough to ride
2008-10-02 8:45 AM
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Subject: RE: Would it be better to get a Spinning bike or tri bike on trainer?
I would think a trainer for your bike would be much cheaper than a spinning bike. In the end, it is all personal preference. For me, I have a bike trainer and I like it. I have it set up in the garage in front of a t.v. Convienent. In addition, we have a spinning class at work that I do every once and awhile during my lunch break. I enjoy that too. The music and the other riders are motivating. Overall, in my book the priority goes: ride the real bike on the road, ride my bike on the trainer, spinning class.


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