(aside, but, is there anyone that makes an off-the-shelf version of my beautiful artisanal upcycled timber monstrosity? Or even a complete fork/wheel/steerer replacement? I'd not go back to a front wheel, it takes up so much less space this way and sits upbackwards on the trainer for quick storage. I thought for sure they'd exist but the best I can find is the tacx antares)
DrP
Full MemberWill be nice not to worry about needing brakes etc!
I miss the rear brake tbh! I liked holding it on to mount and dismount.
Frame, bars, and bar tape arrived today....
Looks perfect for my needs!
Fitted what I had lying about in the garage so far:
Stem... brifters...seat clamp, seatpost, seat....
Got the cranks and F+R mechs sat there waiting to go on...
Thought I had a few more bits but the spare shimano BBs I have are dead, so binned em..
Order placed this eve for:
11spd chain (mid/low range sram thing)
Gear cables (fiver bargain)
BB..£17 Low end tiagra one..
Headset ..a tenner.
So far it's cost me about £220 all in.. but I've used a bunch of my own bits...
As its not gonna be used in ANY dust or rain, I'm not fussed about the quality of bearing seals etc etc!
Might try and build up as much as I can before the move...
Will also have a look around to see if there's anything similar to what @northwind is after... saves having a wheel in thy fork then!
DrP
I’ve had a Wattbike for over two years now and love it, although it gets considerably less use in the lighter months
I’d have been happy with a wahoo kicker or similar, but the advantage of the Wattbike is the wife and kids can use it too, it’d be a monumental ball-ache changing bikes constantly. (That said, once the novelty wore off it tends to be only me using it now).
If there’s only going to be you using it I’d say go for the cheaper dedicated bike option!
Edit; oops, i seem to have responded to the first page and not the one where you’re all sorted😳😂
Have fun on it, see you in Zwift world😀
Here's the build so far..
It's nice putting a BB and headset in a brand new frame...not done that for a while!!
Want to give the old 105 drivechain a proper clean to get every last bit of gunk off them, as ideally this bike'll NEVER need cleaning or oiling!!!!
Just got the cables to set up, then that's pretty much it!
No brakes or wheels to worry about! (well...maybe a front wheel... might get a mate to fabricate a stand to fix the forks to perhaps...)
DrP
maybe a front wheel…
Obvious solution is a Kickr Climb
I miss the rear brake tbh! I liked holding it on to mount and dismount.
I’ve eased this problem with an old Reverb on my turbo bike. It was the only 30.9 seatpost I had and 125mm drop was never going to see use outside again
Wovatech Bike Front Wheel Holder - Bike Block Fork Mount Aluminum Alloy Quick Release - Bicycle Front Fork Fixed Clip Luggage Rack for Outdoor Travel Supplies https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08FCF4XRC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_27XHK49RBV1X7EWV07NV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have one of these mounted onto a piece of 4x2 onto a base plate at the right height. Saves space and allows the rest of my stuff to get closer.
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Recently brought a new road bike. When it is winter the road bike will go on the turbo and the gravel bike will be used as the winter hack. Means I ride both inside and outside more.
