"It doesn't even need to have brakes". I just picked up a second-hand chromoly touring frame for $100, stripped it, cleaned it, didn't reinstall the brakes. Just waiting on my Kickr Core Zwift One.
It's a Zéfal gear canister that holds my extra tubes, tire levers, and a patch kit. Obviously don't need any of that indoors, but I just leave it on haha
If the pad is too thick, you run the risk of tipping over while pushing power out of the saddle. You've just gotta find the sweet spot for pad thickness/softness so that you get the natural movement while not losing stability if that makes sense. I'd get a cheap pad on Amazon and try it out for yourself 💪🏻
@@jacklelandharrison I setup my Zwift Hub with the same 1" mat with same placement and at first took a while for muscle memory to adjust for rock, but within a week adjusted and been riding with this setup for over 6 months. I am liking the additional comfort for longer rides on trainer. I compared other UA-cam videos using other methods and looks close to same rock as more expensive methods.
great video I want to get a trainer but i'm not sure if the noise of the freewheel and the bike component would go through the walls of my apartment. I don't share floor/ceiling, what do you think?
The freewheel is completely silent! However with direct drive trainer there is definitely some chain noise. I think you'd be totally fine, especially since you aren't above anyone where a creaky floor may bother them. Send it!
I like the idea of adding the pads under the trainer.
"It doesn't even need to have brakes". I just picked up a second-hand chromoly touring frame for $100, stripped it, cleaned it, didn't reinstall the brakes. Just waiting on my Kickr Core Zwift One.
Love it. Great set-up!
Thank you!!
Great description!
Thank you!
What is the black thing in your under bike cage?
It's a Zéfal gear canister that holds my extra tubes, tire levers, and a patch kit. Obviously don't need any of that indoors, but I just leave it on haha
@@jacklelandharrison after a bit of thinking I thought some gear container. Nice video
Great video! I’m gonna try that knee pad idea! You should upgrade to a Morpheus hrm tho it recalculates you zones each day based on recovery.
Thanks for the tip! I hadn't heard of the Morpheus, but now I'm intrigued... do you like yours???
@@jacklelandharrison I use it every day.
Are you still using the knee pad as a rocker simulator ? How has it worked for you when climbing out of saddle at higher power levels ?
If the pad is too thick, you run the risk of tipping over while pushing power out of the saddle. You've just gotta find the sweet spot for pad thickness/softness so that you get the natural movement while not losing stability if that makes sense. I'd get a cheap pad on Amazon and try it out for yourself 💪🏻
@@jacklelandharrison I setup my Zwift Hub with the same 1" mat with same placement and at first took a while for muscle memory to adjust for rock, but within a week adjusted and been riding with this setup for over 6 months. I am liking the additional comfort for longer rides on trainer. I compared other UA-cam videos using other methods and looks close to same rock as more expensive methods.
great video
I want to get a trainer but i'm not sure if the noise of the freewheel and the bike component would go through the walls of my apartment. I don't share floor/ceiling, what do you think?
The freewheel is completely silent! However with direct drive trainer there is definitely some chain noise. I think you'd be totally fine, especially since you aren't above anyone where a creaky floor may bother them. Send it!
Great video. Thanks!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.