I get my exercise through bicycle riding, but I can only ride between May and September because of snow. I was wondering if anyone knew how to make a bike stand that would allow me to ride indoors year-round. Preferably something that is inexpensive and easy to make.
2007-05-11 13:23:30 · 9 answers · asked by paige 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
i would recommend checking out a bike stand. i've seen them for under $100. do a google search or check out ICW and/or Nashbar.
good luck and keep cycling!!!!
2007-05-11 13:28:15 · answer #1 · answered by vampiredude86 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of products on the market for this.
you can get a stationary trainer that will fit just about any bike (you might have to change skewers I know Rolf skewers don't fit a lot of trainers) If your looking at trainers go with the fluid type, these are the best and worth the few extra bucks you will spend. Same thing I tell everyone who asks about trainers, don't have to go top of the line, but don't go bottom either. And you may want to get a cheap rear wheel so you can swap it out when you ride on the trainer, if you don't you will burn through tires like crazy. I am able to get used tires that people won't ride on the road anymore from my L.B.S. Another option is rollers, but this is for experienced riders, they take a little practice as there is nothing to hold you up like on a stationary trainer.
Good luck.
2007-05-11 20:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by jffsbr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found a really good one on ebay for about 1/3 the price anywhere else online or bike shop.
2007-05-12 11:03:54 · answer #3 · answered by lostokieboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a trainer I use them for the months I cant ride outside when i'm training for rides
2007-05-12 00:37:35 · answer #4 · answered by Paul V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hit up ebay!! I got a quality Minoura one for $80. Used of course but new they retail for over $200.
2007-05-13 21:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by wild_taz666 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Performance bike has great deals on "trainers." They have several major brands as well as their own brand which I think are very good values. Some are on sale now for as low as $89.
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=4120
2007-05-11 23:04:21 · answer #6 · answered by Jay P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you just buy one? Or how about using a stationary bike instead?
2007-05-11 20:28:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lie with your back on the floor and start pedalling! Free and easy! Do it anywhere, anytime!
2007-05-12 06:23:35 · answer #8 · answered by shinsplintsufferer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy one, starting at $90 for the cheapest.
2007-05-11 20:29:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋