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First dabble into road Cycling. Turbo Trainer question?
Hi guys,
So I've just recently within the last 12 weeks or so got into road cycling to improve my fitness and so far I'm really enjoying it.
I know soon the weather will get worse and nights will get darker so i'm looking at getting a turbo trainer to try and maintain my fitness through the winter months.
A couple of smart trainers i'm looking at come with 11 speed cassettes already on them, however the bike i'm riding at the moment only has a 9 speed cassette (11-34T).
So my question is (and may be a stupid one!)... Am i better buying a turbo trainer without a cassette for cheaper and using the cassette from my rear wheel, or can you "adapt" the 11 speed cassette on the trainer to remove a couple of cogs to make it a 9 speed cassette or is it not as simple as that? As i'm assuming I can't just attach my bike and start riding due to the difference in cassettes?
Any help would be much appreciated, thanks in advance.
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Shouldn't have a problem with either Direto or Suito with a long cage but you might need a spacer for a 9 speed cassette but it is very easy to change cassettes with a chain whip and a lock ring tool. If you don't already have these already, don't worry they don't cost much and make a good start to your cycling toolbox, while you're at it a chain tool, chain wear indicator guage and a set of master link pliers will allow you to do most easy maintaince jobs.
Be aware that a nine speed chain could be too wide for an 11 speed cassette anyway so would definitely need the 9 cassette and as Boo mentioned plus maybe the tools.
Another option could always be a wheels on trainer but normally need specific trainer tyres for that. However the saving in cost for the trainer could easily cover a spare wheel, tyre and spare cassette.
Also additionally source a good powerful fan or two, a floor mat and some gym towels, one for the bike and handlebars and one for you. You will get warm and sweaty with no breezes to cool you down.