THANK YOU! I have been trying to figure out what wasn't quite working for SO LONG. This is the only helpful thing I've been able to find (and I've looked a lot!)
Thanks so much.... just bought a used fluid trainer with no manual... was really suffering with the mounting sequence. After the video i was riding in the living room in about 3 minutes!
@airsoftboy1313 More info: You can run a 26” mountain bike on the classic trainers; however, knobby tires will be very loud and cause vibration, and little bits of tire will probably break off, so we suggest using slicks. The Pro Series trainers will take a 29" wheels. If you get a small slick, you might be able to fit a 29er in the classic series trainer.
Perfect. This is just what I needed to see to attach my bike! Did you use the rear skewer that was already on the bike or the one that came with the Fluid2?
@0hsebastian It depends on the bike. It would be best to have it checked out by a local bike shop. They can take a look at your bike to see if it will work on the trainer.
@neilmandude All of our trainers should work fine with 15mm axel nuts. There may be some variation depending on what specific nut is used on the bike, but they can easily be replaced with a set that fits.
Very helpful video here. The instructions that came with my trainer (the Fluid 2) were not very helpful. After watching this, I had the bike mounted in no time. They don't mention replacing your skewer with the one supplied with the trainer, but you probably need to.
Would this fix a child bike? My son has the balance down and is struggling with pedaling and I was wondering if something like this would help him with learning to pedal.
I'm having a problem with the amount of tension on the exact model displayed in the video. I adjusted exactly as the video shows and it's way to hard even in easy gears. If I move the the tire off the spinner, then it squeaks. It's also pretty noisy..any suggestions?
Ok, so I have had my wheel or sprocket get bent twice with two separate bikes now with this trainer. What on earth am I doing wrong? This is so expensive to fix!
Arrived as expected with all parts intact, also included two hex keys for assembly. czcams.com/users/postUgkxwOUUBdw8-88Iu4QnQS7q6b2NwZkHiYVl Had to adjust mine slightly to fit my bike, this was easy enough with instructions. I bought it to train with my track bike and found it to have resistance similar to climbing a slight gradient. Takes a while to learn to balance but there is plenty of guidance to help on the internet. Edit: There was more resistance at lower speeds because of the number of contact points but at higher speeds it is much easier as you don’t have to contend with drag.
I recently brought a CycleOps Classic Mag Turbo Trainer and am having a nightmare setting it up. It says in the instructions that I must replace the skewer on my bike with the one provided, is this necessary as I don't want to take my bike to pieces just to set this piece of kit up. if I can't do it il'll have to send it back :( Please help!
@plipson11 Thanks for commenting on the video. We want to help you out with your issues, please go to the FAQ page on our website, drop us an email, or give us a call at 800-783-7257. We think we can give you some ideas on how to make it a better ride on your trainer. Thanks. CycleOps Customer Service
THANK YOU! I have been trying to figure out what wasn't quite working for SO LONG. This is the only helpful thing I've been able to find (and I've looked a lot!)
Thanks so much.... just bought a used fluid trainer with no manual... was really suffering with the mounting sequence. After the video i was riding in the living room in about 3 minutes!
Thanks you made so easy for a tech disabled person. Much appreciated
Thanks for the video, this will help me get In The Groove with this bike!
Watching this in December 2021. Thanks :)
i inherited mine from a family member - he must have kept it. no worries, my friendly local bike shop sold me a new skewer, no problem. thanks!
@airsoftboy1313 More info: You can run a 26” mountain bike on the classic trainers; however, knobby tires will be very loud and cause vibration, and little bits of tire will probably break off, so we suggest using slicks. The Pro Series trainers will take a 29" wheels. If you get a small slick, you might be able to fit a 29er in the classic series trainer.
Perfect. This is just what I needed to see to attach my bike! Did you use the rear skewer that was already on the bike or the one that came with the Fluid2?
@0hsebastian It depends on the bike. It would be best to have it checked out by a local bike shop. They can take a look at your bike to see if it will work on the trainer.
@neilmandude All of our trainers should work fine with 15mm axel nuts. There may be some variation depending on what specific nut is used on the bike, but they can easily be replaced with a set that fits.
I can't get my stock skew to work. need to talk about that.
Very helpful video here. The instructions that came with my trainer (the Fluid 2) were not very helpful. After watching this, I had the bike mounted in no time. They don't mention replacing your skewer with the one supplied with the trainer, but you probably need to.
How tight should the roller press on the rear tire? I see quite a bit of tire compression in this video.
Is there a manual online?
Many thanks!
Do you need to change the skewer, do the trainer come with the skewer shown in the video
Would this fix a child bike? My son has the balance down and is struggling with pedaling and I was wondering if something like this would help him with learning to pedal.
How do you adjust the resistance?
I'm having a problem with the amount of tension on the exact model displayed in the video. I adjusted exactly as the video shows and it's way to hard even in easy gears. If I move the the tire off the spinner, then it squeaks. It's also pretty noisy..any suggestions?
Can you use this trainer with a 15mm bolt axle? no quick release mechanism?
Can i ask if i cycle using roller for 1 hour does it burn my fat?
Ok, so I have had my wheel or sprocket get bent twice with two separate bikes now with this trainer. What on earth am I doing wrong? This is so expensive to fix!
Thank you
i bought this need help. i ride track. and have a phil wood hub rear wheel that makes my bike slant a bit off. can anyone help?
Vintage CZcams before apps existed
what bikes can uuse on this trainer
which model is tis????
Arrived as expected with all parts intact, also included two hex keys for assembly. czcams.com/users/postUgkxwOUUBdw8-88Iu4QnQS7q6b2NwZkHiYVl Had to adjust mine slightly to fit my bike, this was easy enough with instructions. I bought it to train with my track bike and found it to have resistance similar to climbing a slight gradient. Takes a while to learn to balance but there is plenty of guidance to help on the internet. Edit: There was more resistance at lower speeds because of the number of contact points but at higher speeds it is much easier as you don’t have to contend with drag.
is there a way you can make this work with a swift app?
I recently brought a CycleOps Classic Mag Turbo Trainer and am having a nightmare setting it up. It says in the instructions that I must replace the skewer on my bike with the one provided, is this necessary as I don't want to take my bike to pieces just to set this piece of kit up. if I can't do it il'll have to send it back :( Please help!
No one replied in 10 years. That's just rude
@airsoftboy1313 Yes
@plipson11 Thanks for commenting on the video. We want to help you out with your issues, please go to the FAQ page on our website, drop us an email, or give us a call at 800-783-7257. We think we can give you some ideas on how to make it a better ride on your trainer.
Thanks.
CycleOps Customer Service
Why doesn't the Trek trainer work with Trek bikes? That's disappointing. On Craigslist it goes!
Ok nice info but please drop the music. Want to hear what is being said not the music video
Bike hopped of the skewer mount a fling me into the wall . This is dangerous 😸
Looked like the wrong skewer to me...?
It is. That skewer definitely needs swapped out to the one that's literally included in the box with the trainer.
But i have a problem with my seat coz i can feel d heat at my butt
Ajack Fees lay off the burritos and chili
Thanks for the video, this will help me get In The Groove with this bike!