Dedicated trainer bike

1. Does it matter what bike I use on the trainer?
2. Can you put any bike on a trainer?
3. What bike should I use for Zwift?
4. Do you need a racing bike for Zwift?
5. Does a bike trainer damage your bike?
6. Is riding on a trainer harder than the road?
7. How long should I ride my bike trainer?
8. How do I turn my bike into a stationary bike?
9. Does the quality of bike matter on Zwift?
10. Why are direct drive trainers better?
11. Are bike rollers worth it?
12. Should I get rollers or a trainer?
13. Why am I so slow on Zwift?
14. Which is better Peloton or Zwift?
15. Do you use your gears on a smart trainer?

Does it matter what bike I use on the trainer?

Direct drive trainers can work with most types of bikes, including mountain bikes. Just make sure to check the specifications on the trainer to be sure your bike's driver body and axle are compatible. You must be comfortable removing the rear wheel of your bike for this type of trainer to make sense for you.

Can you put any bike on a trainer?

Most direct drive trainers are compatible with mountain bikes, as long as you have the correct adapters for your bike and a cassette that is compatible with the drivetrain on your bike. Here are tips for setting up your mountain bike on a direct drive trainer: You will need an extra cassette.

What bike should I use for Zwift?

For the most part, road bikes, triathlon bikes, hybrids, and mountain bikes work well with the app, according to the Zwift compatibility page. Road bikes with 700c tires are ideal. The app will not function as well with tires smaller than 20 inches or larger than 27x1 1/4 inches.

Do you need a racing bike for Zwift?

The basic list of equipment you need is: A bike (or smart bike) A trainer or a set of rollers. An ANT+ or Bluetooth measurement tool: a power meter, smart trainer or speed/cadence sensor.

Does a bike trainer damage your bike?

While the “riding on a trainer will damage your carbon frame” myth has been officially busted, indoor riding can still pose a threat to your bike in two ways: wheel strain and sweat corrosion.

Is riding on a trainer harder than the road?

“Most schools of thought say your an outdoor workout should be 25 to 35 percent longer than a comparable indoor one,” says triathlon coach Robert Pennino, founder of Terrier Tri and T2 NYC. “So an hour on the trainer would be roughly equivalent to an hour and 15 minutes on the open road.”

How long should I ride my bike trainer?

A good baseline to aim for is three 30 to 40-minute focused sessions a week, with some longer rides outside on the weekend or your days off work. Most of all, pace yourself, particularly if you are just getting started.

How do I turn my bike into a stationary bike?

Street bike trainers: If you have a street bike, you can use a trainer or a roller bike stand, which keeps your back wheel locked. This allows you to use your outdoor bike as a stationary bike. Recumbent bikes: Recumbent bikes allow the rider to sit in a reclined position, which may prevent lower back pain.

Does the quality of bike matter on Zwift?

If you're on Zwift free riding, doing workouts, exploring new maps, or enjoying social rides, having the fastest bike really isn't a big deal. Just like riding outside – you may take your comfortable “endurance bike” out for a long easy ride with friends, then ride your aero race bike in the crit.

Why are direct drive trainers better?

Direct drive trainers utilise a heavy flywheel to generate momentum and this creates a more realistic simulation of riding on the road. The lack of a rear wheel with this set up also means you are saving your outdoor specific tyres from wear and it is a much quieter ride.

Are bike rollers worth it?

Rollers are great for working on your cycling form and developing a smooth, powerful, and consistent pedal stroke. If you pedal squares, or jerky, inconsistent strokes, you'll bounce on rollers like a rubber ball—creating a natural feedback mechanism that helps you subconsciously pedal more smoothly.

Should I get rollers or a trainer?

In general terms, rollers allow the user to concentrate on his or her spinning technique and are very effective for developing base fitness. By contrast, trainers are far more effective at providing variable resistance workouts for developing strength and power.

Why am I so slow on Zwift?

The physics of group workouts on Zwift are modified in order to keep all riders together. For most riders, this results in a Zwift ride that feels slower than normal.

Which is better Peloton or Zwift?

If smashing it against riders from across the world in cycling races is your thing and data is everything, then pick Zwift. But if you have a holistic vision of fitness and want to practice yoga, develop a regular stretching routine and you grow best from human guidance, Peloton is the unmistakable choice.

Do you use your gears on a smart trainer?

If you have a controllable smart trainer (one with resistance) then you can use gears. When riding an event or just free riding in one of the worlds the trainer will automatically react to the gradient and you will be forced to change gear to match that gradient, just as you would do outdoors.