Carbon bikes on an indoor trainer?

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Looking for you opinions. Carbon bikes on an indoor trainer? I’ve heard hell no and heard yeah.

Buddy 5 years 0 Answers 1056 views 0

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    I wouldn't do it to my carbon bike. I keep my old school aluminum for the trainer

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    I bought an indoor spin bike. That way I can hammer out on it, and I don't have to worry about feeling off balance.

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    Be careful. It may void the frame warranty and crack the frame. OK to use a carbon bike on rollers, of course—but be careful about stationary trainers where frame is clamped in place.

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    This is reasonable response to your question: https://zwiftinsider.com/will-indoor-training-damage-carbon-frame/

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    I do it every season on my 3k tarmac, and guess what….. It's fine, and I push out loads of power too!

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    It's fine, most companies are either silent about doing it or say the consider it within normal usage for the bikes. Canyon is the only one that says they wouldn't warranty a bike if it cracked on it but last years Zwift Academy was finished on Canyon's on trainers.

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    I have my old steel bike in my trainer, and I've watched the bottom bracket flex, until it cracked and finally completely broke. I had it rewelded and have it back in the trainer. But I won't put my carbon bike under that stress.

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    My 4K Cervelo lives on my Kickr, outside riding is not an option here. My Carbon tri bike was on my Kickr for over 4K miles (according to Strava). No issues.

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    Its fine

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    It's not going to do any harm, it's just a bit unnecessary…

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    You lost me at indoor… lol

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