Stumpjumper FSR
01-03-2008, 01:59 PM
If its safe to to put a Tarmac in a rear wheel trainer, is it ok to put my 07 Roubaix Expert in a trainer too?
I thought that putting a carbon bike in a rear wheel trainer would hurt the frame and was surprised to read that Specialized said its ok for a Tarmac. Should I be concerned about my Roubaix?
PJ352
01-03-2008, 06:11 PM
I say go to the source:
customerservice@specialized.com
They've been very good about answering my questions.
simplton
01-03-2008, 06:20 PM
Here's the response I received when sent them an email about using my '08 Tarmac Pro in my Kinetics trainer:
The bike can be used in a trainer. Just make sure to use a skewer that allows you to be fully stable and your sent.
Enjoy the new ride!
Robert
Specialized Customer Service/Online Store
1137 South 3800 West
Salt Lake City UT 84104
877-808-8154
Stumpjumper FSR
01-04-2008, 05:03 PM
I say go to the source:
customerservice@specialized.com
They've been very good about answering my questions.
I took your advice and just received a response from Specialized:
It is safe to use your bike in a rear wheel trainer. The bikes are designed to take these types of forces. Have a great weekend.
Specialized Customer Service/Online Store
1137 South 3800 West
Salt Lake City UT 84104
877-808-8154
PJ352
01-04-2008, 05:14 PM
Glad I could help! It's nice to know Spec isn't concerned about the stresses placed on a frameset in a trainer.
kytyree
01-04-2008, 08:38 PM
I say get some rollers and never worry about it again! :- )
Stumpjumper FSR
01-05-2008, 06:41 AM
I say get some rollers and never worry about it again! :- )
I started this thread because I plan on using my Roubaix for a training program @ my LBS using a Computrainer. I have an old steel frame Trek that I use in a KK Roadmachine that I use for everyday training. I tried rollers for a while and didn't like them, I prefer a rear wheel trainer .
Ralph Furley
01-13-2008, 07:53 AM
Just to let you know, trainers are tough on tires.
Ape0r
01-13-2008, 08:58 AM
I say get some rollers and never worry about it again! :- )
Until he gets distracted and falls off, thereby cracking his frame on his kitchen table or some such silliness =).
Stumpjumper FSR
01-13-2008, 01:29 PM
Just to let you know, trainers are tough on tires.
I've got over 300 hours on my Continental Hometrainer tire and it stiill looks brand new.:thumbsup:
SpencerM
01-15-2008, 12:56 PM
I've got over 300 hours on my Continental Hometrainer tire and it stiill looks brand new.:thumbsup:
Go for the cheap and hard tires...
If you break the frame you get a new one from Specialized, nothing to loose! :thumbsup: