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Questions tagged [trainer]

The use of any kind of indoor/stationary bike trainers. This is a superset of [tag:turbos] and [tag:rollers]

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Can using a trainer damage my bicycle?

I know that using my road bike with a fluid trainer will wear out the back tire more quickly than regular road riding, but does it have the potential to actually damage my bike (frame, gearing)? While not a super expensive machine, I do like it…
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Will cycling off-the-trainer with the trainer's steel skewer damage my bike?

I recently bought a cyclops trainer. It is annoying to switch the skewers. I know the steel skewer that came with the trainer is heavier and stronger, but I don't know if it will damage my bicycle off of the trainer. I do know that riding on the…
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Should I leave my bike on my trainer?

I have a cyclops fluid trainer, and for several months each year I only ride on the trainer. Every time I hook the bike up to the trainer, the trainer bends to accommodate the bike. Is it better for the bike and the trainer (overall) to leave the…
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Should flywheels on stationary trainers be replaced periodically to avoid catastrophic failures caused by fatigue?

I have owned a Computrainer stationary trainer for 20 years and recently had the flywheel shatter, sending shrapnel through the walls and ceiling of my basement, as well as into my hamstring. Should flywheels on stationary trainers be replaced on a…
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Should mileage on a trainer be considered mileage on the bike?

On my road bike, I have an old Cateye odometer and the sensor is in the front wheel. Therefore, when on my trainer, I can pedal away all day long and the odometer doesn't have any mileage added to it since the front wheel doesn't spin. When I sell…
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Lemond Revolution - Upgrading 9s Cassette to 11 Speed

I currently have a 9 speed cassette on my Lemond Revolution trainer. I just purchased new bike which is 11 speed and want to use it on my trainer. Is there a way I can do this? I have looked everywhere for an eleven speed upgrade kit from Lemond,…
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Trainer Roller : polyurethane or metal?

Some trainers come with a polyurethane roller not metal. I think that would be a lot better then the metal one. Has anyone used a polyurethane roller? And if so are they good or just the same as metal when it comes to wear and tear, and slippage ?
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Vibration in fluid trainer - OK?

I'm trying to get back on my bike after some failed attempts at recovery from a herniated disk (PT's told me to stop riding but I just got worse anyway so now I'm trying to come back). I bought an upgrade to my magnetic trainer - a nice fluid one…
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Wahoo KICKR 2018 and Shimano Sora 11-32t 9-speed compatibilty

At present, I own Specialized Allez e5 Sport which has the default Shimano Sora cassette (11-32t) and rear derailleur. I'm planning to buy Wahoo KICKR (for long-term, given more bike(s) will come), so my doubt is that is my current bike even…
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Is it better to have less flywheel weight on exercise bikes?

Is the workout quality better when using an exercise bike or trainer with less flywheel weight? With less flywheel weight such as a bicycle on a trainer as opposed to spin bikes, coasting is harder. This should make it easier to learn to pedal…
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I have steel pieces after using my turbo trainer? How can I solve this problem? Is this is a problem?

I am using an Elite Directo 2019 turbo trainer. After every ride I have some pieces around my bike. How can I solve this problem? And where to search the issues? thank you for the answer. I am using a carbon framed bike.
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Is this a real Kinetic?

Someone on Craigslist is selling this Kinetic bike trainer for $100. I was interested when I saw the title, but I thought Kurt Kinetic trainers were green and this looks wrong. Is this a knockoff?
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Spare wheel for indoor trainer use

Just discovered this very useful site, now for my 1st question. I have a nice carbon bike with ultegra 6800 11 speed (11-32 cassette) I wish to use this bike on an indoor trainer (on Zwift) but wish to minimise wear. I planned to get a spare rear…
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How to store a bike trainer without packing it back in?

I have a Tacx Flux S smart trainer. I am going to be gone for a bit (maybe a fortnight to a month). The bike is mounted on the trainer. Is there any thing I need to be worried about if I leave it sitting like that for a month? Mildly humid…
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can't remove bike from ascent trainer

I've used the Ascent fluid trainer for a few years now. My bike is stuck on the trainer. I've applied WD-40. When I turn the adjustment knob, the rear wheel isn't being released. Any ideas? Please help!
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