Mon, Oct-17-05, 18:06
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Plan: Paleoish/Keto
Stats: 225/167/175
BF:18%
Progress: 116%
Location: Longmont, Colorado
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Originally Posted by GypsyAngel
I've been thinking about the winter months and I know I won't be out in the snow. I'm scared of rollers for fear I'll kill myself. What are the pros and cons of using trainers through the winter? I know nothing about them... can you basically turn your bike into a stationary bike? Can you adjust tension or difficulty? Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
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I have never used rollers, but I do use a trainer occasionally. I can only go 45 minutes max on the trainer before I go insane. They are really boring. I prefer to ride in the cold and snow over a trainer.
Yes, a trainer turns your bike into a stationary bike. Mine is a fluid trainer, so the effort increases as the rear wheel speed increases. If I want a harder ride, I upshift, and downshift for easier. |