Bike trainers

Stay in shape with a bike trainer

Tired of interrupting your training schedule because of bad weather? With a bike trainer/cycling trainer, you can work out whenever you want and keep yourself in shape during the winter months, when it’s too cold or too icy for an outdoor bike ride. Want to get started as soon as possible? At Hollandbikeshop, you can order your new bike trainer quickly and easily, and expect fast delivery. Try it now!
 

What is a bike trainer?

An indoor trainer is a tool that you can use for training at home. Generally, trainers consist of a stand with a roller or a fixed platform for the rear wheel to rest on. The trainer creates resistance, so it feels as if you’re actually climbing a hill or embarking on a quick descent. Let’s have a look at the different types of bike trainers available: 
   

Discover the advantages of working out with a bike trainer

Did you know that two or three hours of outdoor cycling is roughly equal to one hour spent on the bicycle trainer? Indoor cycling with a bike trainer has many other advantages as well, like:

•    Ease - Deciding to get on your trainer is easier when you don’t have to make preparations for a ride, like checking the weather report and selecting a suitable outfit.
•    Go at your own pace - It’s much easier to maintain your own training schedule and speed when you don’t have to stop at traffic lights and there is no traffic to worry about.
•    Room for improvement - With a bicycle trainer you can improve your cycling posture, speed and technique at your own pace, without an audience.
•    Structured workouts - You can practice your pacing for races through interval training and power cycling.
•    Effective workouts - Indoor training is more intense because there are no periods of rest (for instance, after a steep climb).
•    There’s an app for that - There are various apps that can help you set up a workout schedule at home and make sure you stick to it.
 

How to select the best bike trainer for your home

Wondering what to look for when you’re in the market for a new bike trainer? Check our list of the most important factors below:
 

Cycling discipline

Any bike trainer is basically suitable for road cyclists/racers. A trainer with high resistance levels is perfect for mountain bikers, for simulating off-road riding and climbing.
 

Compatibility

If you to be able to mount your own bicycle on a bike trainer, make sure that the trainer is compatible. If you want a bike trainer that you can mount your own bicycle on, make sure that the trainer is compatible.
 

Wheel-on or direct drive

With wheel-on trainers, you will place the rear bike wheel on a roller, while a direct drive trainer means switching out your rear wheel for a training tire. Direct drive trainers offer more rolling resistance than a wheel-on trainer and provide a more realistic “road feel”. 
Tacx and Elite are popular brands for wheel-on and direct drive training. 
 

Noise level

Consider the maximum noise level the trainer produces. If you live in an apartment building, for instance, your neighbors will appreciate you choosing a relatively silent model. Direct drive trainers tend to be more silent than wheel-on trainers, though this may vary per model.
 

Additional features

In terms of training apps and software, there are more and more options! If you’re looking for the most effective training, it is worth checking out the additional features on your trainer. Making sure it has Bluetooth or ANT+ connectivity, for example.
 

Improve your workout with a bike trainer

Want to take your training experience to the next level? Interactive cycling trainers keep track of your training data and let you enjoy interactive simulations during training. You will get real time feedback, have training data like speed and power available, and you’ll be able to share your progress with others.

Smart indoor bike trainers simulate real life bike rides with various resistance levels. Interactive virtual races will make you feel like you’re cycling over hills and up mountains or across muddy terrain - whatever you’re in the mood for! The versatility and connectivity of interactive bike trainers provide an efficient, exciting workout that you can truly enjoy.
 

Installing your bike trainer

Different trainers have different mounting methods. With the more basic models, it’s a simple matter of putting the roller, bike trainer stand or stationary bike stand on an even surface, mounting your bicycle on the trainer stably, and to start pedaling. With a smart trainer, you may have to remove the rear wheel and place the bicycle chain on the trainer’s cassette first. Make sure to always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when you do.

And finally, you can set up your trainer’s software and connect it to all kinds of apps to keep track of your cycling performance and easily share your training progress.
 

Find your bike trainer at Hollandbikeshop

Improve your cycling experience with one of our state of the art bike trainers. Whether it’s pouring outside or the sun is shining, you will always reach your training goals! Take the first step today and check out our range of bike trainers at Hollandbikeshop, or contact us for expert advice.