tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post5340407273282983492..comments2024-03-29T04:01:31.445-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Cycling Indoors: the Kurt Kinetic TrainerVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-42230436322259660042011-07-25T13:59:16.063-04:002011-07-25T13:59:16.063-04:00You say, "I would describe the set-up process...You say, "I would describe the set-up process as somewhat tricky." I am considering getting a trainer, but I have extremely limited space and would have to pull it out and set it up every time I use it. Would that be insane and prevent me from using it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-84562581010051699792011-06-01T16:16:13.127-04:002011-06-01T16:16:13.127-04:00For the last two winters, I have ridden on a train...For the last two winters, I have ridden on a trainer and I am the last person to ever be described as fit. I strap my little granny bike into my secondhand trainer and pedal. <br /><br />For me, riding on a trainer gets me riding and keeps me sane until its warm enough for me to ride outdoors. I have asthma so it has to be decently warm for me to ride outdoors without dying. I watch movies, listen to music and I've even been known to prop a book up on my handlebars and read. <br /><br />I do find that not having to balance means I use less of my core muscles but I also have the advantage of being able to swing my arms, reach up and do other movements to help strengthen and use different muscles.<br /><br />Riding on the trainer is not nearly as much fun as riding outdoors but its something.<br /><br />Oh, and I stick a phonebook under the front wheel too to keep from putting too much weight on my hands.Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14035565677611992715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-62197531687017762172011-02-24T07:52:08.000-05:002011-02-24T07:52:08.000-05:00I have ridden a trainer for years and though it is...I have ridden a trainer for years and though it is not the same, it is not sitting on the couch. It keeps me sane. I use a laptop with headphones so I can hear the show I am watching. I got an "extension" cord for my headphones so I can sit up and have more freedom of movement. H has also ridden a trainer for years, especially during his peak cycling years. When we are both going it gets rather loud in the house. :)<br /><br />I haven't read all the comments, so if this is repetitive, sorry...elevating the front tire helps a lot ~ they sell stands specifically for the purpose. Or you can use an old school big fat phonebook.<br /><br />Happy riding and may Spring come quickly!!<br /><br />Some posts:<br /><a href="http://myhyggelig.blogspot.com/search?q=qtt" rel="nofollow">here</a><br /><a href="http://myhyggelig.blogspot.com/2010/12/because.html" rel="nofollow">here</a><br /><a href="http://myhyggelig.blogspot.com/2011/02/53201.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>my hyggelighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419682239783674156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-82681030631294198052011-02-08T23:19:56.639-05:002011-02-08T23:19:56.639-05:00Sufferfest is definitely a great way to kill the b...Sufferfest is definitely a great way to kill the boredom! I checked them out last week.I have a blu ray player that allows me to watch youtube videos, so i watched whatever Sufferfest vids were available. Another thing that i did was type in Vuelta Espana and clicked on "watch continuous" and i am able to get through well over an hour with clips from various stages and years of that race. Cool old skool stuffkfghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05341052420084916007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-23040416443456192262011-02-08T07:50:52.218-05:002011-02-08T07:50:52.218-05:00What? TV? Movies? Where is the suffering!!!??? You...What? TV? Movies? Where is the suffering!!!??? You need one of our videos. Or maybe two. Drop me a line at david@thesufferfest.com and I'll set you up with a couple of copies - and maybe a few for your readers! Cheers, David, TheSufferfest.comDavid McQuillenhttp://www.thesufferfest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-84898418355550169162011-02-06T18:38:00.095-05:002011-02-06T18:38:00.095-05:00Anybody know of a similar product from a European ...Anybody know of a similar product from a European manufacturer - like Tacx, e.g.? This trainer here looks pretty robust to me, but I won't be in the U.S. for the next two years.Peter Lehmannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-20962685831876965442011-02-06T09:28:35.763-05:002011-02-06T09:28:35.763-05:00Your saddle will let you know whether you need the...Your saddle will let you know whether you need the block. You can also use a phone book or something of similar thickness, since all the block does is level the bike.<br /><br />Have fun! <br /><br />redAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-69483761088669884182011-02-06T08:56:25.421-05:002011-02-06T08:56:25.421-05:00Congrats on the trainer; that will make this ridic...Congrats on the trainer; that will make this ridiculous winter a little more interesting.<br /><br />I caved last year and got floating rollers. They are great and not too tricky once you get used to them. Highly recommended for inside-but-not-training in the depths of winter.stevep33https://www.blogger.com/profile/10442696805007475062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-45726235852411310152011-02-05T23:15:35.657-05:002011-02-05T23:15:35.657-05:00^ Anon: it does not come in the box. We were initi...^ Anon: it does not come in the box. We were initially not going to get one, then decided to get one after all, and then reverted to thinking of perhaps not getting it. It's probably a personal preference kind of thing. For the upright trainer, it does not appear to be strictly necessary.<br /><br />If we had the Rock & Roll trainer, we'd probably get the swivel block, though. It's advertised to give a more realistic steering feedback when leaning.MDInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-18595113024957901362011-02-05T23:10:51.212-05:002011-02-05T23:10:51.212-05:00Hope your time on the trainer doesn't turn int...Hope your time on the trainer doesn't turn into a "Gerbil on the exercise wheel" kind of routine.<br />Cycling outdoors is more fun most of the time. But then not everyone can live in San Diego.MT cyclisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451590809473759574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-44143238617683359792011-02-05T21:02:12.247-05:002011-02-05T21:02:12.247-05:00Didn't your trainer come with a block for the ...Didn't your trainer come with a block for the front wheel, to make the bike level? <br /><br />redAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-58311577410125585322011-02-05T16:20:38.926-05:002011-02-05T16:20:38.926-05:00rollers are awesome. its scary and challenging - ...rollers are awesome. its scary and challenging - like relearning to ride a bike. it also teaches you the nuances of cadence/balance/effort from a totally different perspective. <br /><br />eventually its easy to watch TV/Movies while rolling because its easier to roll on rollers when you're focusing ahead and maintaing balance and cadence through feel. <br /><br />doing things like removing a water bottle and drinking and riding no handed takes practice but its those little challenges that are fun.runningDocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-47061120904745235332011-02-05T04:20:44.241-05:002011-02-05T04:20:44.241-05:00snarkypup - It's possible that having expected...snarkypup - It's possible that having expected the worst, I was bound to experience a pleasant surprise. But whatever the reason, the trainer is not nearly as bad as I feared on the boredom scale. If I watch a movie, I forget the trainer entirely and am only aware of the movie. Oh and I say this as someone who cannot <i>stand</i> those cycling machines at the gym. Of course, YMMV.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-13271468341569147102011-02-05T00:23:04.574-05:002011-02-05T00:23:04.574-05:00Years ago my ex bought us a very expensive exercis...Years ago my ex bought us a very expensive exercise bike thing, like you get in a fancy gym. God, how I hated and loathed that thing. The boredom was mind-numbing. I used to tape my favorite tv show and save it just to watch while I rode, and I still felt like I was going to develop a serious twitch from sheer mental understimulation. I don't think I'd particularly enjoy a trainer, either. I think it would make me not like cycling. Of course, I'm not in the middle of the snow right now, either.snarkypuphttp://rideblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-79726527409542031172011-02-04T23:12:52.666-05:002011-02-04T23:12:52.666-05:00"and I now feel that my body "needs"..."and I now feel that my body "needs" strenuous exercise"<br /><br />I know exactly what you mean! Except in my case I've always been that way (I'm the kid that was doing sit-ups in front of the TV while watching Saturday morning cartoons...). I get achy and then irritable if I don't get sufficient exercise everyday. My husband is the complete opposite and is beginning to adopt his Dad's motto of "whenever I feel the urge to exercise, I lay down until it goes away". <br /><br />Have fun with that trainer! At least it may help keep stir crazies at bay.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236210810344032312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-5419117671254500262011-02-04T22:09:22.533-05:002011-02-04T22:09:22.533-05:00Sometimes it is good to live in Texas and remain i...Sometimes it is good to live in Texas and remain ignorant about such things. I first saw a trainer in action last weekend. I think one of the students from Illinois brought it along with him.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-15750692772675544502011-02-04T17:27:21.364-05:002011-02-04T17:27:21.364-05:00Wow, thanks! Did not know about her blog before.Wow, thanks! Did not know about her blog before.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-13277245918819839572011-02-04T17:17:29.561-05:002011-02-04T17:17:29.561-05:00I don't know if you would consider this odd V,...I don't know if you would consider this odd V, but sometimes I watch J's riding videos on http://nodirectionknown.com/blog/ while I pedal on my lifecycle when I can't ride outside. She has several videos with nice scenery.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235831374184428641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-60341435075988373112011-02-04T16:58:51.147-05:002011-02-04T16:58:51.147-05:00*Disclaimer* I am not trying to convince one way o...*Disclaimer* I am not trying to convince one way or the other. I have read the previous comments. I relate with this post, and think my comment will be relevant...<br /><br />I have had two trainers since last summer. One is stationary, and the other is a set of rollers. I've been afraid to try the rollers since I've had them, but just last week, after watching some special roller educational videos on youtube, I gave it a go. It took at least two sessions of keeping myself propped up against the dryer with one hand while I pedaled before I got comfortable enough to let go. Yes, I'm very cautious and take my time. Anyway, now I am more comfortable and sturdy, so ride normally with both hands on the bars. It takes a lot of concentration and constant adjustments to stay balanced. Afterward I still feel I got a sufficient workout for my style of riding, and feel rejuvenized (and happy for being on the bike!). I have more confidence after learning them. I feel I am a more complete cyclist too. I really don't enjoy indoor cycling, but I do enjoy the rollers more than the stationary trainer now that I'm used to them. They enhance the experience of being indoors on a bike. I am definitely doing more than pedaling, and that is a good feeling. I feel more of a sense of accomplishment from them.Matteohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07339424635893623978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-33013198162670416252011-02-04T16:38:15.833-05:002011-02-04T16:38:15.833-05:00Rollers are like riding on a icey 2X4 - but fun, a...Rollers are like riding on a icey 2X4 - but fun, and keep you on edge. I made platforms from wood for my feet to start off from, also the door-way is a good idea. I have been riding on mine (Kreitler's) for over 20 years and have never fallen or been hurt. With practice you can even ride no hands.Dave Talsmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-8291468054824050952011-02-04T16:16:19.340-05:002011-02-04T16:16:19.340-05:00MDI...
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They aren't your grand...MDI...<br /><br />trutrainer.com<br /><br />They aren't your granddad's rollersQnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-60176007905876986582011-02-04T15:18:32.731-05:002011-02-04T15:18:32.731-05:00A few years ago we had a snowpocalypse here in Por...A few years ago we had a snowpocalypse here in Portland OR. The first time I tried to ride my bicycle I fell (and landed knee first--OW!) and so decided I'd just take the bus until it all melted. <br /><br />It ended up being over a week before the ground was totally clear. And let me tell you, I WENT NUTS. I could not believe how relieved I was to be back on the bike. <br /><br />How did I live car-free for five years without a bicycle?! (In the suburbs, no less, where it takes approximately forever to get anywhere because the bus system is awful). What the hell?!<br /><br />So I can totally sympathize. I never thought I would be so happy to exercise, but it's amazing how much riding a bicycle is good for my mental health. I do wonder if it would do the job to ride it indoors, or if the "get form one place to another" is intrinsic to my enjoyment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-74066770343869085232011-02-04T15:17:34.906-05:002011-02-04T15:17:34.906-05:00There aren't any fluid resistance rollers from...There aren't any fluid resistance rollers from what I know. Flywheel alone provides resistance only during the acceleration cycle, obviously.MDInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-60076213519896134212011-02-04T15:05:32.493-05:002011-02-04T15:05:32.493-05:00I think you both have a point, but consider that t...I think you both have a point, but consider that there are different goals and motivating factors in exercising. Let's take it as a starting point that I have 1 hour a day or so to devote to indoor cycling. What would I rather do with that hour - (a)practice my balancing skills, or (b)engage in high intensity pedaling? If my goal is to get back into shape, then if follows that (b) is the priority.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-58610935277534558032011-02-04T14:52:04.739-05:002011-02-04T14:52:04.739-05:00MDI...
"added and pointless" injury ris...MDI...<br /><br />"added and pointless" injury risk? I think riding a bike on the street is 100 times more dangerous than being on a trainer of any sort.<br /><br />My point was that I think it could be of help to someone in gaining skills confidence in a controlled environment. If people let fear determine what they do, we wouldn't have anybody riding bikes! ..or skydiving, or bungee jumping..<br /><br />As for beginning on rollers, you can start in a doorway, or lay two mattresses on either side of you. If you take precaution, there's really no serious threat of injury. And you can buy rollers with internal flywheels, or easily rig them with an external setup and you've got all the resistance you need :)Qnoreply@blogger.com