Luxury Vs Everyday: How To Improve Your Indoor Cycling Setup

Alex's bike collection at 9:31, and Matt's simple wall hanger at 2:26.
It would be interesting for GCN to do a video on bike storage solutions for small spaces.

We have a double indoor setup crammed into our spare bedroom. We have to pull everything out when we have guests, but it works

Lots of trainers but I’ve got a couple Amphibs & plenty of Gor-Tex so, f’ it, I’m outside !

Get well soon Manon!

Really want to get into indoor training, especially for the more structured training that’s possible with this.

But can’t solve the noise issue (that my family would have) yet…

I live in an apartment block in Germany, so having a very quiet setup is very important, you don't want to upset the neighbours in Germany because Germans just call the police if their neighbour is too loud.

I went to the DIY shop and bought two rubber mats that would normally go under a washing machine. I have a turbo with fluid resistance which is very quiet, the brand is Kinetic and I really like it because it's so quiet and it's very cheap.

However because the back wheel is just a inch and bit higher than the front I have a block of chipboard, it's just the end of a kitchen counter top that was spare, this raises my front wheel so my bike is level.

I have a standard fan that is which stands about a meter high so I'm having a nice flow or air at my height (not from ground level like those two examples in this video).

I use the HiFi to listen to some music, I haven't tried any video game or computer stuff like zwift, I know what intervals I want to do and I stick to the planned reps.

The bike I use on the Turbo is secondhand road racing bike and cost me 200 euros, it has down tube shifters and is very old. The turbo is just over 200 euros, and I've forgotten how much the rubber mats were but not too much. So I'm turbo-ing on a budget and it's really good.

I have a decent sized apartment but not a good space for a permanent setup. So, I keep the trainer base and power supply in a closet and a fan stays set out by the TV. When I want to set it up, I've marked off where the trainer feet will go, mouunt the bike, and place the fan in front. The fan is dedicated to indoor riding so it is already properly elevated. The fan is also total overkill. I've only used the lowest setting so for and it is plenty for even the hardest efforts. Connect my PC to the TV via HDMI, fire up Zwift, and off I go! If I'm faffing about, it takes about 10 minutes.

Never had one, don't see the point I'd rather skip rope or do calisthenics indoors.

What’s happened to Manon?? And why has Alfred got such a silly hat???

Hope you have a quick recovery Manon

"The stark contrast between luxury and everyday items in this video is truly captivating. It's incredible how a seemingly ordinary object like a bicycle can take on a whole new level of significance when it becomes a symbol of perseverance and passion. As a cyclist from a humble background in Kenya, I can relate to the feeling of transforming simple tools into instruments of empowerment.

My dream is to own a GoPro camera so that I can capture the beauty and challenges of my cycling adventures here in Kenya. With a GoPro, I could share my experiences with the world and inspire others to pursue their own passions, no matter what their background or circumstances may be.

Thank you, GCN, for reminding us that luxury and everyday items can both hold immense value and significance. Your videos continue to inspire me to embrace the power of storytelling and to never underestimate the potential of simple tools to make a positive impact on the world

I live in a small appartment and there is no room for a permanent setup. I need about 5 minutes to properly setup a yog mat, non-smart trainer (Elite Qubo fluid), usually in our corridor (if I workout in the morning), put a bike on, connect extension cord and my laptop and fan. The problem is taking everything apart when I am done. I am sweaty, tired, in need for fluids and carbs, training clothes and tower need to go out to dry (and not to smell indoors)… So that takes a bit longer.

Dedicated cellar room, white floor tiles, white plastered walls, Spots in the ceiling, Tacx Neo, Motion plates, with a 180 inch Epson Projector, gaming PC. Beat that.

Is breaking an ankle a requirement for people named Lloyd to get a GCN job???

Permanent. I have my bike on a wobble plate and the kickr v5. Surprised not a lot of people mention wobble plates here

This sound really stupid as it probably is. During 50% of the winter months here in Georgia it’s raining, windy and cold & All of that combined on the same damn day. It’s very depressing when I cannot ride my bike due to these weather conditions and I feel clueless and hopeless.
I want to train and cycle indoors with my Specialized S-Works SHIV BUT I DO NOT KNOW NUMBER ONE WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BEST PIECES OF EQUIPMENT TO USE AND HOW DO I SET IT UP? FOR EXAMPLE, I DON’T EVEN KNOW HOW TO TAKE MY BACK WHEEL OFF FROM ALL OF THE GEARS, AND GOD FORBID ME HAVE TO PUT THE WHEEL BACK ON WITH THE GEARS, can anyone help me please?

I have a permanent set up in my office , using my old cheap bike. Very efficient and cost effective

Dear Mannon. You must change your garage door or risk losing all your bikes and kit! That old up and over door can be broken into fairly silently under a minute with just a crow bar and bare hands to fold back a corner, cut the cable and its open. Get GCN to pay for a roller door. Great vid… sorry for my somber observation and wishing you a speedy recovery.