[Volsung]

So after 3k miles of indoor riding I came to the realization that maybe I shouldn't have my gravel bike set to the 700c road setting. Does anyone have theirs set to 650b mountain?

The different settings should level it out more, but since I also have a Kickr Climb and a 122 year old house I can't level anything. I do know that my normally comfy Cambium suddenly feels weird.

 

[BicyclesOnMain]

So after 3k miles of indoor riding I came to the realization that maybe I shouldn't have my gravel bike set to the 700c road setting. Does anyone have theirs set to 650b mountain?

The different settings should level it out more, but since I also have a Kickr Climb and a 122 year old house I can't level anything. I do know that my normally comfy Cambium suddenly feels weird.

Or ride outdoors?

 

[RacerLex]

Couldn't you level it with pieces of wood?

 

[Volsung]

Or ride outdoors?

I live in MN and it was -20F this morning. My record is -28F, but that kind of riding is much different than indoor training.

Couldn't you level it with pieces of wood?

It's on a rocker plate, so no. Also I wouldn't shim it if the wheel diameter could be met more closely with a setting on the Kickr vs chunks of wood under the 4 spots feet on which it rests.

 

[jrob300]

Can you post a picture??? I ride my gravel bike on my Kickr Core and a Saris Hammer H2. I cannot picture in my mind what you are trying to describe.

 

[Volsung]

Currently set at mtb 650b, which essentially raises the rear of the bike.

 

[jrob300]

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Currently set at mtb 650b, which essentially raises the rear of the bike.

Ahh... I get it now... when set for 700c the front axle was lower than the rear. I find that I am far more successful on the trainer, especially for longer ride (>2 hrs) with it the other way round, the front axle elevated. But it sounds like you couldn't do that.... this is an interesting adjustment I've not seen before.

 

[Mcfarton]

Play with the setup. Make it more comfortable. Won’t effect accuracy at all. But it could effect power output.


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[JWB475]

I also have the Climb and some times it appears to have a mind of its own as to where 0% should be. I keep a tape measure handy now and measure the front and rear thru axles to make sure it is level (mainly when using ERG mode).

 

[Volsung]

The 650b setting was a bit better. I only noticed it after starting a workout plan that requires more sitting than I typically do. Also on some dumb pedaling drill workout it said 'hold one leg off to the side and only pedal with the other' and I realized I could touch the ground while still pedaling.

Still need to measure axle heights and readjust my saddle angle.

 

[bingemtbr]

I'm running my bike on the 700cc setting on my Kickr and using a CycleOps (front) wheel block with 3 heights. A wheel block may be another option for your set up. The different heights are helpful on different courses (flats vs climbs vs rolling hills vs tempo rides, etc.).