Any kind of thick book or even just a chunk of wood, don't waste your money on a block.
Risers are cheap. You can find them starting at about 10 bucks. Like I said, I have the CycleOps one and I find it convenient that I can change three different levels depending on which way it faces. It also holds the wheel nicely compared to a block or a stack of books. To each his own but for some of us, it's not a waste of money.
I agree with all the above. For stability, probably not needed. For comfort, it's a must.
I found a little plastic box full of washers down in the basement that is just the right size to lift my front tire up. Made a world of difference on my arms.
Risers are cheap. You can find them starting at about 10 bucks. Like I said, I have the CycleOps one and I find it convenient that I can change three different levels depending on which way it faces. It also holds the wheel nicely compared to a block or a stack of books. To each his own but for some of us, it's not a waste of money.
I use a couple old Cisco books with a tile on top, to give a level surface, and then my CycleOps Riser block on days I want to "ride uphill". I find the one CycleOps Riser block not enough to give any real incline.
HAHA, thought I was the only one who used a roll of duct tape!
Duct tape works for everything . As to the OP, I used my trainer quite a bit up here in Canada and have used trainers for a long while during the winters. I have used them both with and without a riser block. I have to say that I prefer using a riser block, as I like the more stable feel of my front wheel. YMMV of course.
Cheers,
Brian J.
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Hmmmm....I need more bikes.
. As to the OP, I used my trainer quite a bit up here in Canada and have used trainers for a long while during the winters. I have used them both with and without a riser block. I have to say that I prefer using a riser block, as I like the more stable feel of my front wheel. YMMV of course.
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