What are those tripod table stands on the sides? I’ve seen laptop stands like that, but they don’t have the big desktop space and cup holders like these. Where can I find those?
EDIT: I think I found it. Is it the KOM Cycling Media Display on Amazon?
They are decent desks. I am not sure they are worth the $100 USD retail, but I got all mine at 25-30% discounts, which makes them very worthwhile for my use.
They are not overly sturdy if you need to lean on them much. But they can take a bit of force (like if I get off balance a bit on my rocker when riding no-handed), and are great for levels of adjustment height and base width. Light an easy to move when needed too.
I am SUPER lucky that my wife not only shares my general interest, but knows what they mean to me. She rides off and on, and also likes the treadmill. But she just plain encourages me to “do what I want” when it comes to just about every aspect around training, riding and racing. I couldn’t ask for a better partner & supporter.
Props to you and everyone else on those other setups. I started bare bones with a wind trainer and a stop watch years ago. I’ve suffered plenty with the minimal approach and know the pains
This setup is an evolution that took nearly a decade to reach and it is as much a labor of love as it is a practical (and palatial ) workspace.
It’s the first one Chad links. It does it’s job. The mouse pad part isn’t the greatest hence why I have a normal wireless mouse, but does work in a pinch. I had a normal sized keyboard but found the smaller one was actually easier to type on while on trainer. It feels like texting on a phone so it’s pretty easy. Id but it again.
One other wireless keyboard to note. I use this one (link below). It’s o.k., not great. Does the job. Takes abuse fine. I use mine connected to a Mac Mini. It’s cheap. It’s small. I bought it primarily for the aero shape, weight savings, and if needed, fits into a jersey pocket or bottle cage!
That suffering was probably valuable. I know mine has been.
Seems like the coolest, most creative, and most useful things are often borne out of folks who know what it’s like living low-budget low-tech for years.
I’d say that’s true for me. I like to tinker and solve problems anyway. With each workout and pending year, stuff showed up to me as issues and I set about solving them one by one.
Position & comfort: Rocker Plates and elevated front axle
Boredom: Various workout player solutions from DVD player, to mobile device, to PC with small single screen to the massive setup now.
Cooling: No fan, to tiny Vornado, then large circular Lasko, impressive single Lasko blower to 3X with ducted cold air.
Misc: Places for stuff like food, sweat bands, garbage, Kleenex, remote PC keyboard.
Each was a small addition and improvement over the initial setup. To compare the initial to now is massive difference, but it’s been a couple of changes each year to make the result now