juvel01
02-21-2006, 10:08 AM
This may be weird question but here goes. After searching, I managed to find an incredible deal on a carbon fiber frame (which after tons of test rides, is my preference over aluminum, ti and steel). I will be spending the next 1-2 months building the bike. Anyway, I plan on road riding and doing quite a bit on my trainer, which up until recently when I sold it, had my cyclo cross bike on it. Several people have told me that I should not put a full carbon frame on a trainer and have suggested purchasing an inexpensive bike to put on the trainer.
My question is this. The company that makes my frame has an aluminum version which is similar in geometry but not identical. I can get a good deal on this bike but its still an expense. I figure if I buy the trainer bike, it will take me an extra 2-3 weeks to complete the build on the other one just due to my budget.
Is it worth it to get the training bike or will my carbon fiber bike be ok on the trainer? I really do quite a bit on my trainer, its almost a meditation for me.
My question is this. The company that makes my frame has an aluminum version which is similar in geometry but not identical. I can get a good deal on this bike but its still an expense. I figure if I buy the trainer bike, it will take me an extra 2-3 weeks to complete the build on the other one just due to my budget.
Is it worth it to get the training bike or will my carbon fiber bike be ok on the trainer? I really do quite a bit on my trainer, its almost a meditation for me.