Fan for turbo/rollers
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Fan for turbo/rollers
For the last few years I have used a normal (cheap) 3 speed pedestal fan for turbo/roller work but I've always considered that it didn't provide sufficient movement of air.
So as that time of year is very quickly approaching I'm looking to improve on that and go for a high velocity 18" fan, but I cannot decide on which would be better, floor fan or pedestal fan?
That said, I'm guessing that it has to be the pedestal type as you can get the height to direct the air flow straight onto your face. But I like idea of the floor fan as its easier to store and not quite so "in ya face" as the pedestal ones? Plus they are cheaper!
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So as that time of year is very quickly approaching I'm looking to improve on that and go for a high velocity 18" fan, but I cannot decide on which would be better, floor fan or pedestal fan?
That said, I'm guessing that it has to be the pedestal type as you can get the height to direct the air flow straight onto your face. But I like idea of the floor fan as its easier to store and not quite so "in ya face" as the pedestal ones? Plus they are cheaper!
For example
"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"
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Amazing how much difference a decent fan makes to comfort and performance on a turbo.
I got an 18" high velocity floor fan from Screwfix. Only ever used the lowest setting. Placed directly in front and angled slightly upwards.
The model I got (FE45) is no longer listed. This looks the same but is £10 more expensive than I paid. And it's currently out of stock.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/ge-45-18-high ... 240v/2824k
I got an 18" high velocity floor fan from Screwfix. Only ever used the lowest setting. Placed directly in front and angled slightly upwards.
The model I got (FE45) is no longer listed. This looks the same but is £10 more expensive than I paid. And it's currently out of stock.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/ge-45-18-high ... 240v/2824k
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One 18" high velocity floor fan now on order ![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
As a point of interest, and don't ask me why, but I had the Brompton on the rollers last night. If nothing else, it was different!
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As a point of interest, and don't ask me why, but I had the Brompton on the rollers last night. If nothing else, it was different!
"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"
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Sounds dangerous. I've not cracked them on a road bike. There was a guy on my coaching course who brought a Brompton as his bike, he face planted during one of the sprint exercises!
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To be fair, it was all going okay till I got a bit cocky and tried no handed.......Andy Terry wrote:OK, I won't ask why. It's an option that Zwift should consider though.AlanW wrote:As a point of interest, and don't ask me why, but I had the Brompton on the rollers last night. If nothing else, it was different!
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"You only need two tools: WD40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD40. If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape"