How To Set Up A Turbo Trainer
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- čas přidán 14. 01. 2014
- Turbo trainers or ergo trainers are great training tools. Here are GCN's tips for setting yours up.
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Turbo trainers are a great way to keep in shape if you don't always have the time or inclination to train outdoors. You can make turbo training easier on your bike and surroundings with GCN's top tips. Once you've got everything in place, check out one of our training videos!
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Hugo Underhill They might not be entirely crazy. I would check with BMC themselves though.
I've just got first trainer ..and on second go I noticed a lot rubber on mat ..
how much pressure or how tight should I put the roller to tyre please ??
Yoga mat from tesco is way cheaper than swanky elite one. Remember to stand up off saddle every 5 minutes to keep blood flow. That's all I got...
Ive just bought one. last year I was torn between watching the cycling events such as TDF and the Giro or going for a bike ride. now i cab do both at the same time. Happy days
love you're videos! there very helpful and informative
Good tips, Thank you.
Please remember that you're creating an instructional video for people at all levels. You need to go through ALL the steps and not take any for granted. One of the first steps was to replace the quick release, not everyone knows how to do that. You just mentioned it and went to the next step and now I'm stuck!!
moron, just watch a vid that explains how to change it or fucking read the manual.
@@wael8288 Bad day huh? its ok I'm mature and I wont take it personally. You're response was uncalled for but I can imagine you're possibly going through a lot of stuff and this is a stressful time for everyone. Bless 😊
i agree
+1. The bit I wanted to see wasn't here
Yes how quick is it to do that bit?
Thanks a lot for the video! I already signed up on your channel. Many greetings from Germany, Bavaria, Donauwörth!
I've always preferred the rolls (3 rolls), because they give us a stronger and more close to a real ride on the road training. But recently, a friend reminded me that the rollers that fix a wheel are only dangerous because the rider's weight and movement in a sprint can force and bend the frame of the bike. Did not know there own tires for indoor training, I'll see if I can find them in Brazil to use the wheels reserves. Grateful.
All very good advice. The only thing I do differently is checking the pressure with which its locked in back. Too tight and I've noticed it's difficult to get out, too loose and you wobble. I do use GCN training videos but I must admit, fluid trainers are tough.
Sufferfest video is the way to go. Time flies in as pain flies out:-)
Those Sufferfest guys really know how to put together A training video. I know this because the manic laugh is so well timed as to coincide with the point in the video where I'm thinking "XXX RPM, you got to be £%^$*@^ kidding!"
I just had an interesting thought. If you had an electronic bike that uses simple resistance or regenerative breaking to build up energy in the battery, for use in assisting later, could you set it to one of those charging modes to adjust the resistance of the total setup?
Has anybody in GCN tried setting up that type of e-bike with a trainer to see what that's like?
I smell a great GCN science project.
the roller on my trainer is adjustable so you can set how hard it presses against the tyre. how much should this be?
Broke my Cervelo r2.5 on a turbo trainer a few years ago, rear dropout came loose from the chain stay, so yes indeed they can break bikes. Best use a steel or alu frame for safety. Definitely no alu glued carbon fiber.
Use a thin camping mat made of foam between the floor and trainer. It helps to deaden the vibrations and noise.
I always put some protection on the top tube of the frame to prevent the sweat from damaging the paint. Might be a tip...
How much contact should the roller have with the rear tire? Reckon do a water dab test to see tyre imprint on floor and try to match with the roller pressure? The resistance changes on my trainer depending on how far the roller is pressed into the tyre.
Just wondering about the tyre to roller tension, how much for a smooth ride?
Hi ! I have a question if someone can help !! Iam training indoor on my turbo , i dont know if i need to change my bike gear or the difficulty of the turbo instead. Thx for your help !!
In Corona virus lockdown France I have just ordered a trainer. Yes we are banned from cycling outdoors at the moment. Can't wait to relieve cabin fever with a twenty minute ride out every day.
Hello from Belarus! A lot of thanks, guys!
I bought Tacx Blue Matic with Conti Home trainer. How strong I must hold magnetic resistance with tyres? (i mean not efforts lvl) I use it 2 weeks, and tyre still give trash (little black peaces everywhere!).
I trying all positions, but still the same. I scared about maybe after 1-2 weeks more, tyre will can damage? Help, please!
Thanks for this vid great information, new to this, can you use the turbo trainer quick release on the road to save having to switch it out each time?
I do, never had a problem.
Yup. I need a fan!
how tight the rear tyre has to be to the Rolling mechanism ? Mine is on it, not particularly tight but enough to see the zwift bike Moving. But if it is not tight enough is the speed that you see on zwift is the real one ? Or the speed ONLY comes from the sensors ?
Huh; you said you would do a video on this subject when I asked...and then you did.
That isn't fair. I like to maintain a healthy attitude of grievance against the world, and you are ruining it by making good things about stuff I like.
Any other requests...? boosra :)
Global Cycling Network Hmn not right now, but since my secret super power seems to be making cycling channels cater to my whims, I'd better start thinking of some.
boosra Haha :)
any recommendations for a fan to use with my turbo? i'm suffering big time - and am hoping it's more to do with me overheating than just being really crap and unfit!
how tight o you adjust the rear whell with the metal roller? i tighetened it up and could smell rubber, too lose and on the highest gear there was too little resistance
Lovely bike
I bought a turbo trainer second hand and I haven't got the front mount. Because the back wheel is held so rigid it won't stay true, so the rear brakes end up rubbing on the tyres. Anyone got any tips or should I just buy a mount?
How do you get the trainer skewer off the trainer to put on ur bike as I have just bought a second hand bike trainer and can't get the training skewer off the trainer to put onto my bike
Film your regular rides with a GoPro (or any other actioncam) and use them with your indoor trainer/rollers. Like this it's less boring.
I filmed my indoor trainer session like you said. Awful. Just shaky footage of a wall.
i bought a trainer but my tire seems to big,the quick release bolt is a good 2 or 3 inches above the trainer mount with rear tire already hitting the roller. do i just need a smaller tire or did i just waste some money?
Do you need to have quick release bolt? My rears have standard bolt so not quick release. Can I just attach the turbo to the standard bolts? Thanks
Question so I have a turbo trainer and I run tubeless is there a training wheel that tubeless. Or would I be better off just buying a new wheel?
Great video dude, you should be a presenter on the ONE show!! I'll tweet them requesting this!!. My road bike is beautiful but was thinking for set up ease is it OK to use my old mountain bike, with MB tyres as my "Indoor" bike? , any issues with this? Many thanks Alex
Just bought a turbo trainer , howmuch pressure should be created from the roller on back wheel ?
My LBS tells me not to put my BMC Teammachine on my turbo trainer as the stiffness of the frame means not being able to rock will wreck it. Are they crazy?
Ok i was going to buy one for my bike and now im piss off.
I have a single speed road bike and there is no speed clamp on the wheel.
Is there a way to be able to use it?
Or will i have to use rollers? Please help
+ElitFerret rollers
If you need a cheap mount for a smartphone on your bike, a mid size hose clamp works very well. Just tighten it on a handlebar or tube and put your phone inside.
I use a thick towel ... not a 'special' mat for beneath the bike. I also have music set up for specific songs at specific energy levels (rhythms) and times for sprints and cool downs... easily converted to genre of preference.
As i mentioned in their previous video, my wish list is for a direct drive trainer, to avoid the hassle of switching the rear tire.
I've also seen "bike bra's" to keep dripping sweat off your bike... fools and their money I guess. Another towel draped over the bike or the ability to give it a quick wipe when done would avoid that expense.
Trainers are critical to maintain your progress in the off season, just an hour or two 3 times a week is all you need.
Got a trainer last year I put my mtb on it I have never had any issues but I have to be honest I am a bit worried about putting my carbon fibre road bike on it can you give me any advise
I've attempted to stand to give some relief, and frankly mimic hills, in the trainer just like I would on a spin bike. But besides shifting gears to provide the required more resistance, it felt very awkward, not only compared to spin bike, but real road hill. Not like I could do an extend hill of 3-4 min standing. Am I missing something, is it just not a good idea, or you can, but it'll always feel very different? Thanks.
Mike Bales because you can't move the bike from side to side, it's really difficult and a little uncomfortable to get out of the saddle on the turbo for much more than a few seconds recovery.
Can you use a mountain bike on a turbo trainer or does it need to be a racing bike?
I would like to know if there is a typical/recommended gear setup, for an indoor trainer? Or front/rear chain ring tooth setup, e.g. 53X13, at 90 rpm, for 250 W output?
Hi Joe, it completely depends on the trainer I'm afraid so there is no prediction possible. Sorry.
I'm looking to set up a turbo trainer for use with a mountain bike but not sure I want the hassle of regularly changing the rear tyre, especially when I prefer a tubeless set up. Is it best to buy a spare wheel? Also, looks like I might also need to sacrifice the thru-axle currently on the bike?
i know it's way too late, but just getting a cheap spare wheel would work, but for a thru-axle it's usually recommended to get a direct drive style
Yes my trainer has been sitting here for weeks... and I'm like.. 'I should set it up' but.. 'I have no clue' and thus I go and get distracted by something else.. and now you all post this... >_< NO EXCUSES. But... now I do need a special tire.. TOYS!
How close should the fly wheel be to the tyre?lots of rubber coming off my old road tyres.
john mannion as a rough guide, if you hold the bike's wheel and then turn the fly wheel, the tyre shouldn't slip.
Where and how do I find a trainer specific tire for training? if i get a specific tire do I need a specific rim?
matthew stranaghan no need specific rim
@@Luffy-fw8id really late reply here, but if you find yourself cycling both outdoors and on a turbo trainer, it's worth buying a cheap second rim just for the turbo trainer - it's much easier to change a quick release wheel than a tyre
Will you be making another training video?
We will - the latest came out last Saturday: 35 Minute Cycle Training Workout - Hill Training and there are more to come too.
Will the trainer tyre rub off the rubber like normal tyre on the fly wheel?
It shouldn't do anywhere near as much - that's really why you buy them, because they last much longer than regular tyres.
Front wheel base is required!?
If Should use the real tire on the turbo bike trainer?
Dans stated right in the video that it's recommended you get a trainer specific tire
Hi I wounded if there is a turbo training for my mountain Bike
abdullaziz alrashad - you should be able to use your MTB on your turbo trainer. You'll need the specific skewer for the turbo and also a slick tyre for your wheel, but then you should be good to go!
Turbo trainer? Where is the intercooler? How much boost does it run? Any issues with turbo lag?
Measly 10 psi
Can a mountain bike mount on this trainer? I just bought one but it's very noisy due to the tires.
Yes, but you really should buy a specific trainer tyre.
Oh no...got to spend some money again. Thanks
3:13 lmfao
How hard should the flywheel of the turbo trainer press against the rear wheel ?
+Nadine Scicluna The flywheel should noticeably press into the rear wheel a few mm's after setup. You first set it to just touch and then add an X number of turns depending on your brand of turbo trainer. It's important to use the calibration software that comes with your unit, and typically, you should calibrate only after a 10 minute warm up of the unit (tyre should be pumped to around 110psi). If the contact is too severe, your tyre will blow under high resistance or when it heats up. If it is too light, the tyre will slip, resulting in premature typre wear. Re-calibration may be required every 4-5 rides.
What kind of bike you have there?. It looks wicked stealth
william marino it's a Factor Bikes Vis Vires
I have through axle quick release road bike, is it possible to use it on a trainer?
A direct mount trainer would probably be best for you.
You can buy through axel adapters for elite turbos which replaces the screwer for about £25 ish. Just got one for my new bike for use on a turbo very similar to this one.
El producto es muy bueno, pero cuidado los primeros días
Is it possible to buy the GCN bottle ? ( :
what bike is that?
Hi, when I put the wheel on the turbo it doesn't spin right, how do I put it on so it spins efficiently
Hi Alex, what do you mean by doesn't spin right? It should never spin freely because the turbo will be applying resistance to the wheel.
Thanks for the reply. What I mean is when I spin the wheel it seems as if there is too much resistance and almost as if something is preventing it from spinning, even on the lowest cadence.
Alex Machin-Paley Without seeing it, it's hard to say for certain, but it does sound like the turbo is just doing it's job. Two things I would check though is that your back wheel is still straight in your frame. So, have a look at where the wheel sits in the frame next to the chainrings, and then also through the brakes.
I don't have the patience to ride indoors, I hit the road 12 months a year
Do turbo trainers work with fixed gear bikes?
yup!
Callum Urquhart The bike's a Factor Vis Vires
I get the feeling Dan doesn't buy Lance's claim that everyone was doping...
Tacx forgot my bolts and quick release, kill me
Best tip for using a turbo trainer: Don't use a turbo trainer. Harden up, get outside, and put miles on your bike. Being outside when the weather is crap makes you that much more resilient.
that doesn't work for most places during winter
What bike frame is that?
My guess is a canyon aeroad
www.factorbikes.com/
muus Dunno man, the head tube on aeroad is a lot different
Redzuan Samsudin It's a Factor Bikes Vis Vires
Treadmill + bike equal cheaper and more fun
Every time I get on the trainer I always fall over I don't know way
im worried about my trainer ruing my bikes frame
Scott Heitman Some manufacturers say that it invalidates their warranty if you clamp your bike onto a home trainer. However, we've never actually heard of an incident where riding a carbon bike on an indoor trainer has led to a cracked or broken frame.
i hope not.just to be safe i am putting my aluminom cyclo x bike on there
Scott Heitman good thinking.
go out side
i find it ridiculous that you put a carbon frame in a turbo trainer(esspecially in a how to video), you are breaking fibers every minute you ride it on turbo trainer, because you are eliminating the flex on the rear wheel and everything comes on the rear part and bottom bracket of the frame
This is not a how to set up video.
Not up to GCN's usual high standard. This video doesn't really explain anything.