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posted: 12/19/2007 at 3:32 AM |
My wife just bought me a trainer for my birthday (what a great lady) after I bought my first bike this past summer. I'm finding riding on the trainer to be harder than riding outside, but it's been winter here for a few months and I haven't ridden in some time. My bike's computer agrees with me, saying I'm averaging three to four mph slower than I'm used to seeing.
However, when I was setting up the stand and my bike, I accidentally reset my bike's computer. While I believe I've recalibrated my cheap computer correctly, I can't be certain because who holds onto a little manual for something like this.
So, is it the trainer adding resistance, my legs, my head, or my computer?
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posted: 12/19/2007 at 2:17 PM |
| Quote from dtraitor on 12/19/2007 at 3:32 AM: So, is it the trainer adding resistance, my legs, my head, or my computer?
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posted: 12/20/2007 at 12:47 AM |
| Ok, how much difference does a trainer usually provide? I got a magneto, so I don't have the option of adjusting the resistance, it changes automatically. |
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posted: 12/20/2007 at 1:57 AM |
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Oh trust me, you can increase resistance, just shift up like outside.
I would not try to calibrate your MPH, it's just different. After a few times on the beast you will swear time stands still anyway.
Liven things up with drills, like one legged drills and stuff.
Craig
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posted: 12/20/2007 at 2:54 AM |
| Quote from TheProFromDover on 12/20/2007 at 1:57 AM: d,
Oh trust me, you can increase resistance, just shift up like outside.
I would not try to calibrate your MPH, it's just different. After a few times on the beast you will swear time stands still anyway.
Liven things up with drills, like one legged drills and stuff.
Craig
And concentrate on spinning smoothly - listen to the sound the infernal thing makes, and try to keep it steady. You'll be a better rider in the spring.
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posted: 12/20/2007 at 4:02 AM |
| Check out spinervals. Makes the time pass a little more quickly. I am primarily a cyclist and use a variety of these dvds throughout the winter. They last anywhere from 45 minutes to a killer 3 hours. |
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