What support mode should I be using?

[GrahamPaul]

Seems to me that I've got my ideas all wrong with my bike in the turbo trainer.

What support mode are you guys using while you're quarantined and having to run your bikes on the rollers?

 

[Rusty]

I do most of my riding in Eco no matter what trails I am on. Use Trail mode for any decent climbs then straight back to Eco. Unless of course, I am on a new trail and come around a corner to find the trail heading to the heavens - then Turbo gets called on.

All that is moot when I am on just a lunch-break ride between clients. Then I will use Trail mostly, or if at 1 place in particular will hammer with Turbo. 2 laps is around 20km and I can just sneak that in Turbo if I don't go silly.

 

[Nando Lope]

Hi Graham!
I know it could be a bit offtopic but I am trying to find rollers for my Turbo Levo. Here in Spain it seems it’s going to be a long time in quarantine but our bikes are too long to fit normal rollers (mine is a 2019 XL).
Which one do you use?
Is there any tread in the forum?
Thanks.

 

[GrahamPaul]

Hi Graham!
I know it could be a bit offtopic but I am trying to find rollers for my Turbo Levo. Here in Spain it seems it’s going to be a long time in quarantine but our bikes are too long to fit normal rollers (mine is a 2019 XL).
Which one do you use?
Is there any tread in the forum?
Thanks.

The thread was started as a bit of fun: who on earth would use a motor in on a set of rollers...? rather defeats the object by using an electric motor to drive an electric dynamo (brake)

However, assuming your not joking and actually want to put your bike onto rollers, then I would think that your only solution is to use a turbo trainer, which fastens to the rear wheel. There are two basic types: 1) that you fit the whole rear wheel into the device and the tyre drives a roller. (The tyre will wear out in no time). Or, 2) a turbo trainer where you drop the back wheel out and fit the bike onto the machine.

Note that both types will almost certainly void your frame warranty, especially if you have a carbon frame.

I use an Elite, but BKOOL have a range of better (and cheaper) machines.

 

[Rusty]

The thread was started as a bit of fun: who on earth would use a motor in on a set of rollers...?

Me - if I had some sort of trainer.
When your only bike is an ebike and you can't go outside there really is no choice.

 

[Zimmerframe]

There's no need to waste money here, all the tips have been given previously.

Get your ebike , liberally jet wash around crank motor bearings. Leave overnight to rust.

Place bike in stand/make stand to lift rear wheel off floor or remove rear wheel and chain and rest the rear triangle on upturned bucket.

There you go, a poor man's resistance trainer with no money wasted ??

 

[GrahamPaul]

The other way...

 

[GrahamPaul]

Me - if I had some sort of trainer.
When your only bike is an ebike and you can't go outside there really is no choice.

Sure, using the bike on the rollers... but with the motor running? Now you are having a laugh!

 

[Zimmerframe]

Sure, using the bike on the rollers... but with the motor running? Now you are having a laugh!

Now if only I had throttle assist ....

 

[GrahamPaul]

Now if only I had throttle assist ....

How does having someone gripping your neck assist you?

 

[Zimmerframe]

How does having someone gripping your neck assist you?

I've always felt the same confusion, but the OH still insists it's the only way to help me get things done.

 

[GrahamPaul]

I take it all back

I've just seen a video of a mate with his ebike on the rollers. It's a lightweight road bike. One of those Orbeas with a rear hub drive. I thought he was joking that it wasn't really giving him a lot of assistance to "do the hills" but I've just seen a video of his lad... on the rollers... with the motor on!