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Something to raise the front wheel whilst on the turbo trainer?
grant1974
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Hi,
Due to the dark early evenings I have been spending more time on the turbo trainer. My problem with it is, it feels very unnatural whilst the front wheel is sat on the floor, also hurts my arms after a while. So I'm looking for a good, safe way of raising the front wheel, preferably, the height would be adjustable so I can simulate hills as well.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Due to the dark early evenings I have been spending more time on the turbo trainer. My problem with it is, it feels very unnatural whilst the front wheel is sat on the floor, also hurts my arms after a while. So I'm looking for a good, safe way of raising the front wheel, preferably, the height would be adjustable so I can simulate hills as well.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/CycleOps_Riser_Block/5360014942/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Tacx_Skyliner_Front_Wheel_Riser_Block/5300005574/
So with the Cycleops one, what adjusts exactly? It says "3 LEVEL DESIGN LETS YOU SELECT THE LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY". Is two overkill to simulate hills?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Tacx_Skyliner_Front_Wheel_Riser_Block/5300005574/
£15 and £19 quid respectively? To raise a wheel an inch or two off the ground? They're having a giraffe aren't they?
OK - I'll bite... what do they offer that a phone book doesn't?
didds
As for the levels on the cycleops I've just got the one myself... Maybe combine it with a brick or a phone book? I find just changing the resistance is enough for me, no need to simulate hills.
Yes I know, but it made me laugh.
http://www.coateshomecentre.com.au/tips_tricks/tip_stretcher_or_header.htm
As opposed to...
http://www.hansonbrick.com/en/images/brickSizes/king_brick.gif
I'm not some kind of brick fetishist by the way, just work in the doom-forsaken world of builders merchanting.
-Joe Friels triathletes training bible
-Total Immersion!!
Or you could save your previous 220's, adds a cm every month!!!
whats your 60Km PB, which of the stable of steeds were you on, and what was the contour of the course...
By all means: the next joke is all yours; don't leave us in agony!!
PS: does raising the rear of the bike make you reach speeds of over a 100k/hour?? Or is there really a reason for this thread to exist besides making jokes over it??[&:]
Britspin, the sheer excitement of knowing that I could finally draw on my years of experience to offer someone some advice can't be put in to words. I have banked that and no amount of ridicule can take it away from me! [:D]