Participating in a spin class on a road bike with a turbo trainer:

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Participating in a spin class on a road bike with a turbo trainer differs in important respects from doing class on a spin bike. A road bike or outdoor bike will provide entirely different riding positions to a spin bike, and will provide a different level and type of resistance. Spin bikes have a fixed wheel (i.e. no freewheel) providing a heavier and smoother load than a regular bicycle on a trainer and requires constant pedaling from the participant. In addition, turbo trainers can be noisy and, therefore, awkward for a spin class instructor. However, the use of specialist bicycles with turbo trainers can provide important solutions to allow disabled people to participate in class.

Participating in a Spin Class on a Road Bike with a Turbo