Shifter position for home trainer
10-04-20, 12:31 PM
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Shifter position for home trainer
Hello,
I bought a Tacx Satori Smart T2400 to replace a spin bike for home traning during winters.
I use an old mountain bike with low resistence tyres.
It has an old version of Shimano Acera (3 x 8 speed) groupset.
What shifter position should I set?
Regards,
R.
I bought a Tacx Satori Smart T2400 to replace a spin bike for home traning during winters.
I use an old mountain bike with low resistence tyres.
It has an old version of Shimano Acera (3 x 8 speed) groupset.
What shifter position should I set?
Regards,
R.
10-04-20, 01:03 PM
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The one that lets you spin the cadence you want at the muscle output you want. Just like riding for real, you are always shifting if you are meeting changing conditions.
10-04-20, 01:27 PM
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Technically any gear ratio selection that allows you to maintain a cadence of 80-100 rpm, while adjusting the resistance lever of the Tacx Satori Smart T2400 to mimic different rises in incline. Without a cadence monitor it's going to come down to 'feel' and a lot of counting...There's also a whole bunch of diffrent trainer work outs which enhance or improve your cycling depending on what your goals are. As apposed to just slapping the bike in and hammering on the pedals for an hour or so. What gear you choose to use pretty much a free choice. I can't see you using the 'Granny ring' so take that out of the equation. Your big ring will be 48 or 46? So you will be spending most of your time in that.
If you are riding with out telemetry (data from a cycle computer) the best way to find the right gear is to get on it and ride. Try different gear selections and different spin pace to find one that makes you feel like you are working (building up a sweat). You should be breathing hard, but not gasping for air. Do this for about an hour. Remember to warm up for about 10 mins at an easy pace, then warm down at the end. Find a selection you are then happy with, make a note of it and carry on from there.
If you are riding with out telemetry (data from a cycle computer) the best way to find the right gear is to get on it and ride. Try different gear selections and different spin pace to find one that makes you feel like you are working (building up a sweat). You should be breathing hard, but not gasping for air. Do this for about an hour. Remember to warm up for about 10 mins at an easy pace, then warm down at the end. Find a selection you are then happy with, make a note of it and carry on from there.
10-05-20, 07:44 AM
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Hello,
I bought a cadence sensor (about 17 dollars) to be paired with my smartphone. So I will warm up for 5 minutes then I will try to stay between 80 and 100 rpm.
Thank you
I bought a cadence sensor (about 17 dollars) to be paired with my smartphone. So I will warm up for 5 minutes then I will try to stay between 80 and 100 rpm.
Thank you
10-05-20, 10:02 AM
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I'd recommend a speed sensor as well, fitted to the rear wheel hub shell. This generates speed and distance date even when fixed to the trainer. Gives a target distance and average speed to aim for. They tend to be slightly more expensive than cadence senors, but not by much.
