Amgen tour of California 2012

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Garmin-Transitions warming up on new LeMond trainer

  • The well protected toothed drive belt should require little - if any - maintenance.

    The well protected toothed drive belt should require little - if any - maintenance.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The large-diameter fan also doubles as the high-inertia flywheel. Standing by the Garmin truck it wasn't nearly as loud as we had expected.

    The large-diameter fan also doubles as the high-inertia flywheel. Standing by the Garmin truck it wasn't nearly as loud as we had expected.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The sturdy-looking frame sits on four rubber feet.

    The sturdy-looking frame sits on four rubber feet.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Instead of using your own rear wheel, you simply mount the rear of your frame directly on to the trainer. A Shimano/SRAM-compatible 10speed cassette is included.

    Instead of using your own rear wheel, you simply mount the rear of your frame directly on to the trainer. A Shimano/SRAM-compatible 10speed cassette is included.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The LeMond Revolution looks like it'll be a good option for serious indoor riders but as it doesn't fold, it's a bit bulky.

    The LeMond Revolution looks like it'll be a good option for serious indoor riders but as it doesn't fold, it's a bit bulky.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Garmin-Transitions riders are using the new LeMond Revolution trainers for pre-stage warmups and while they're seen atop front wheel riser blocks here, the rear axle of the trainer is situated so that the bike is level when the wheel is resting right on the ground.

    Garmin-Transitions riders are using the new LeMond Revolution trainers for pre-stage warmups and while they're seen atop front wheel riser blocks here, the rear axle of the trainer is situated so that the bike is level when the wheel is resting right on the ground.

    Photo credit © James Huang