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 2014-05-22 9:45 AM |
Member 1487    Scottsdale, AZ |  Subject: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestionsHello all! Due to recent events, I've decided to bring much of my bike training indoors, at least for a while. My husband is starting a big hiking training schedule and the weekends will be for him to build up his endurance/milage (he is hiking Rim to Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon). Typically, I'm the one out on the weekends training, but now I need an option while he is out and I'm at home with the kids. I'd like to get my own "pain cave" set up so that at any time, I will be able to train. Still trying to figure out where to set up, since there isn't much available space in my house, we don't have a basement and the garage will be WAY too hot (Arizona summer). I have an old Cycleops Fluid trainer, but really want to upgrade. I'd love suggestions for set up, trainers (preferable as quiet as possible, adaptability for power, use of power meters, Heart rate, software used: trainer road, sufferfest, etc. Pictures would be great, and descriptions and any info is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much! |
| 2014-05-22 9:53 AM in reply to: runspingirl |
Pro 15655  | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions 60 inch TV on the wall in front of trainers.
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| 2014-05-22 10:08 AM in reply to: runspingirl |
Extreme Veteran 1001 Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Here is what we have in the basement. 1) Old road bike on KK Road Machine Trainer. 2) Treadmill 3) Elliptical (Wife and kids use it). 4) Incline bench and dumbbells. 4) 50 inch TV. 5) DVD Player and Apple TV for Netflix. 6) TV Tray next to bike on trainer. 7) Mini Fridge. 8) Big fan in front of bike and treadmill. |
| 2014-05-22 10:09 AM in reply to: runspingirl |
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| 2014-05-22 10:10 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Expert 1224 Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Originally posted by Left Brain 60 inch TV on the wall in front of trainers.
That is just dam n sexy!! I love the "Pappa san" chair in the front of the room. My set up is in my basement next to my walk out basemnet patio door. Perfect for when I get too hot and want to open the door and it's right below a couple of vents for AC. I can watch TV or play Xbox / Wii if it works out. Not much more than that though. |
| 2014-05-22 10:19 AM in reply to: runspingirl |
Veteran 1127 Shawnee | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Originally posted by runspingirl Hello all! Due to recent events, I've decided to bring much of my bike training indoors, at least for a while. My husband is starting a big hiking training schedule and the weekends will be for him to build up his endurance/milage (he is hiking Rim to Rim to Rim of the Grand Canyon). Typically, I'm the one out on the weekends training, but now I need an option while he is out and I'm at home with the kids. I'd like to get my own "pain cave" set up so that at any time, I will be able to train. Still trying to figure out where to set up, since there isn't much available space in my house, we don't have a basement and the garage will be WAY too hot (Arizona summer). I have an old Cycleops Fluid trainer, but really want to upgrade. I'd love suggestions for set up, trainers (preferable as quiet as possible, adaptability for power, use of power meters, Heart rate, software used: trainer road, sufferfest, etc. Pictures would be great, and descriptions and any info is greatly appreciated! Thanks so much! I've got an awesome pain cave in my basement, but for a while last year we had a house guest, so my "pain cave" was on tour. For a while, it was in the baby's room. He loved to crack the whip and watch me suffer. Something about watching the wheel turn would put him in a deep sleep. (2013-01-28 04.32.35 (1).jpg) Attachments ---------------- 2013-01-28 04.32.35 (1).jpg (506KB - 6 downloads) |
| 2014-05-22 10:24 AM in reply to: runspingirl |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Get a commercial type fan which is number one tool for indoor riding. There are a lot of new brands and trainer that folks like some with power and some without..depends on your budget. I have a cyclopes fluid trainer and a computrainer which were the preferred brands at the time but for both their are better options. |
| 2014-05-22 10:31 AM in reply to: KathyG |
| Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Originally posted by KathyG Get a commercial type fan which is number one tool for indoor riding. AMEN! I fiddled around with a handful until I found one of these at Sam's Club. Works great and I only have to put it on high during the summer when the A/C can't keep up with the heat outside anyway: http://www.walmart.com/ip/24534893?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=2222222222... Lasko Max Performance 20" High-Velocity Floor Fan |
| 2014-05-22 10:40 AM in reply to: DanielG |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions heh, you guys and your big screens and entertainment centers.  (New_1_DSCF0003_zps5ee134a4.JPG) Attachments ---------------- New_1_DSCF0003_zps5ee134a4.JPG (2127KB - 7 downloads) |
| 2014-05-22 10:48 AM in reply to: Leegoocrap |
New user 1351 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Originally posted by Leegoocrap heh, you guys and your big screens and entertainment centers. Thats some serious wind! I bet if you arranged them all in a circular pattern you could simulate riding inside a tornado |
| 2014-05-22 10:50 AM in reply to: Leegoocrap |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Originally posted by Leegoocrap heh, you guys and your big screens and entertainment centers. What is the deal wtih all the fans? We have NO fans. I guess you need the wind for entertainment? |
| 2014-05-22 10:52 AM in reply to: trijamie |
Extreme Veteran 678 Rome, NY | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions |
| 2014-05-22 11:00 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions I don't see how anyone rides on a trainer without some serious air circulation. Even in ~ °60 temps I'd be cooking within a few minutes without them. |
| 2014-05-22 11:36 AM in reply to: Leegoocrap |
Extreme Veteran 678 Rome, NY | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Originally posted by Leegoocrap I don't see how anyone rides on a trainer without some serious air circulation. Even in ~ °60 temps I'd be cooking within a few minutes without them. I all seriousness I am a non fan guy even with 4Hr rides prepping for IM. |
| 2014-05-22 11:47 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
| 278 Atlanta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Mine is in my basement. I only use the ceiling fan & half the time, I forget to even turn it on. |
| 2014-05-22 11:58 AM in reply to: triguy1043 |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Out of curiosity do you guys with no fans train with power? |
| 2014-05-22 11:59 AM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Originally posted by Leegoocrap Out of curiosity do you guys with no fans train with power? The kids do, I don't. I don't care how much they sweat. My daughter whines for a fan, my son makes fun of her. It makes the time go by faster. Edited by Left Brain 2014-05-22 12:01 PM |
| 2014-05-22 12:00 PM in reply to: Leegoocrap |
Expert 2192 Greenville, SC | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions I know a guy who uses fans, but to simulate heat surrounds himself with space heaters. Sealed room. |
| 2014-05-22 12:02 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions I was thinking power could very likely take a hit from the lack of circulating air. I know it would mine. |
| 2014-05-22 12:03 PM in reply to: Leegoocrap |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Originally posted by Leegoocrap I was thinking power could very likely take a hit from the lack of circulating air. I know it would mine. The room is big and the HVAC system vents are in the ceiling......no issue. |
| 2014-05-22 1:24 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
| Member 1487 Scottsdale, AZ | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions These are some serious set ups - I LOVE it! I think my favorite one is in the baby's room! Is the Kinetic trainer a quiet one? Not like I need it silent, but my Cycleops is pretty loud. I also want to incorporate Power soon, so wondering if the Kinetic is a good one to get. Show me more...these are awesome!!!! |
| 2014-05-22 2:39 PM in reply to: runspingirl |
| Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Originally posted by runspingirl These are some serious set ups - I LOVE it! I think my favorite one is in the baby's room! Is the Kinetic trainer a quiet one? Not like I need it silent, but my Cycleops is pretty loud. I also want to incorporate Power soon, so wondering if the Kinetic is a good one to get. Show me more...these are awesome!!!! Kurt Kinetic (any fluid version) or CycleOps Fluid2 Get a yoga mat and put it under the trainer. It'll sound like a fan on low to medium at the loudest. |
| 2014-05-22 2:49 PM in reply to: runspingirl |
| 278 Atlanta, Georgia | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions I snapped this crappy & blurry shot when I went home at lunch for a quick hour spin. I will get more pics later, but you get the idea. I have an old monitor hooked up to my MacBook Air so I can run TrainerRoad & watch movies while I'm on the trainer. And if you look closely, you will see my fancy hot pink yoga mat under the bike. No highfalutin bike specific mats for me! (photo (1).JPG) Attachments ---------------- photo (1).JPG (457KB - 9 downloads) |
| 2014-05-22 3:06 PM in reply to: Meathead |
Melon Presser 52116 | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions It ain't much to look at, but I assure you that this particular fridge placement is critical for training.
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| 2014-05-22 3:08 PM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 1127 Shawnee | Subject: RE: Show me your pain cave...or just tell me about it...need suggestions Originally posted by runspingirl These are some serious set ups - I LOVE it! I think my favorite one is in the baby's room! Is the Kinetic trainer a quiet one? Not like I need it silent, but my Cycleops is pretty loud. I also want to incorporate Power soon, so wondering if the Kinetic is a good one to get. Show me more...these are awesome!!!! Since I'm no longer in the baby's room, here is my current set up...although this picture is a few months old. Now my basement is also adorned with the Sufferfest flags which adds to the ambiance. I own both a Kurt Kinetic and also a Cycleops fluid 2. Almost everyone recommends the KK, but I personally prefer the Cycleops. You really can't go wrong with either. Oh, and so no one is worried...I have a fan in front, one to the left, and one to the right that you can't see. Edited by dprocket 2014-05-22 3:11 PM (2014-01-29 06.50.06.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 2014-01-29 06.50.06.jpg (3176KB - 6 downloads) |
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