This is the set up I have right now. It doesn’t seem to work well, doesn’t seem smooth, and is very loud. Do you have any tips? Should I use I different bike like a road bike. I found this in my garage and got the trainer on fb marketplace. I’m trying to be a hybrid athlete and figured this is good to do while I’m studying for school
by OnlyZombie3489
3 Comments
The trainer and bike can get pretty loud. Getting newer and better gear could help with noise, but may not be worth it for you. They can cost a lot. Best bet is put in some ear buds and hopefully it will not bother any else. If you want to upgrade I would recommend a zwift smart bike. It is fairly quiet imo and i enjoy mine for indoor rides.
Hey, a bike to ride is a great thing. A few initial things I would check for:
– Fit: check your seat height against your handlebar height to make sure it feels comfortable while you’re riding. Checkout a YouTube video or two on bike fits. You’ll thank your back later and it’ll be more enjoyable
– Resistance on the tire: make sure your trainer is only about a quarter turn “tight” once you hit the point your tire will no longer spin freely.
– Add a speed / cadence sensor to make it fun: you can use these with Strava, TrainerRoad, Zwift, etc. and track your rides. It can help gamify it and also pairs well with tossing a movie or TV show on a screen in front of you too
Overall, just try to enjoy it. You can absolutely always upgrade your bike and trainer, but find joy in having a functional setup and use these crap out of it
Those are loud even with slicks get some trainer tires. I have put mine on a cheap yoga mat no to annoy the neighbors below too much.