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Good bike on the turbo?…

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  • February 15, 2016 at 4:01 pm #25377
    slowclimb

    As the subject suggests…as its winter I’m using my winter bike obviously, should I just use my good bike (well good for me – carbon frame, full Ultegra) on the turbo?

    Are the stories about turbos being bad for frames just that – stories?

    Only other thing is the wheel I use on the turbo is an old one with a 9 speed cassette with a turbo tyre on it, that should work okay with 11 speed shouldnt it? Or does that risk killing the cassette and chain? 

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  • February 17, 2016 at 7:47 pm #866959
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    Trull

    You should be OK so long as

    You should be OK so long as you do not stand up. Most carbon bikes are not made to take the extra torsion across the dropouts – so most of the manufacturers do not extend their warranty for this use case.

    I have been using my (all carbon) Battaglin C12 happily enough – but I *never* honk out of the saddle. 

    Arguably if you want a stood up session then use the gym and book a spin class.

    February 16, 2016 at 10:58 pm #866957
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    MattC3156

    Mine flexes a fair bit but it

    Mine flexes a fair bit but it’s all good.

    Can’t see any issue with your choice of wheel – only issue will be gear changes I guess.  I picked up a cheap rear and chucked my old 11 spd cassette on there with a turbo.  Works a treat!

    February 15, 2016 at 7:45 pm #866955
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    Kapelmuur

    Mine flexes a lot under my

    Mine flexes a lot under my very low power pedalling.

    As my Trek frame has a lifetime guarantee I’m not too worried.

     

    February 15, 2016 at 6:38 pm #866953
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    slowclimb

    High power pedalling…..mine

    High power pedalling…..mine should be safe enough then 

    February 15, 2016 at 6:23 pm #866951
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    CXR94Di2

    Well my Boardman has been on
    Well my Boardman has been on my turbo since September last year. I’ll let you know in March if it has suffered. It’s quite surprising how much a frame flexes under high power pedaling.

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