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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Newbie biking question: Tacx flow smart trainer compatibility with Decathlon Triban RC 100/120
Complete newbie to biking and indoor biking.
I'm looking to buy the Decathlon Triban RC 100 or 120 model. I can't seem to gauge the compatibility with the Tacx flow smart trainer (wheels on).
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How to use simulation mode in smart trainer? My roller is not simulating my routes
I have a smart indoor trainer, and I have set the map on my bike, Mount Element.
Can you please tell me how to select or how to make the roller feel like you are actually riding a route? I don't know ...
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Tacx Flux 2 - How do you mount a Axle Equipped Bike on it?
I’ve recently bought the Liv Avail Advanced 2 Pro Axs and wanted to mount it on my trainer, a Tacx Flux 2, which also seems to have different types of axles.
I can not seem to find the measurements on ...
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Choosing the right cassette
I have bought a Wahoo Kickr Core; I am seeking to get a cassette for my bike trainer.
I have a Felt F95 Bike Pic road bike with the following part details:
Rear Cassette - 8 cogs (The biggest cog ...
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Correct Quick Release Hub Size for Kickr trainer and Merida Road Bike?
This is a very specific question, which I hope is OK here.
I just bought a Kickr trainer, V5 (2020). I want to know what Quick Release Hub size (130mm or 135mm) to choose for my Merida Scultura 100 (...
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Is it ok to leave my bike on wheel-on trainer with roller pressed against the training tire?
I have a wheel-on smart trainer from Saris. Currently, prior to each session, I have to press its roller against the rear (training) tire by screwing in a special bolt - and then unscrew it after I'm ...
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Looking to put my 40-year-old mtn bike on a smart trainer
I would like to upgrade my basic wind trainer to a Zwift Hub smart trainer. I'm using a 1980s 18-speed Mongoose Hilltopper with a thru axle (148mm). The Hub offers Shimano 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 speed ...
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Wahoo Kickr with 8 speed cassette?
I've put an order in on a new Wahoo Kickr v5 (2020) which I got on a good sale. I've bought a relatively inexpensive road bike (also on sale) to be (more or less) permanently mounted on the Kickr. ...
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Is the Kickr V5 (2020) wheel height setting for 700c wheels too high?
I was pretty much set to get a Kickr v5 / 2020 (considering it and the Kickr Core), but ran across this post on Reddit, where they say that the wheel height setting for 700c wheels is too high. I'm ...
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Direct drive trainers vs smart stationary bikes?
I ride up to about 175km / 3500m ascent a week (although lately less as I’ve been doing other sports as well). Basically I’m in good shape, but not a pro.
I’m looking to get a biking setup at home, ...
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Can I use an 11-speed cassette with my 9 speed Claris bike?
I think the answer here is probably no, but basically I’m planning to get a trainer for when it’s cold/dark (probably the Zwift one since it seems cheap for what it gives you). This comes with its own ...
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Wahoo Kickr Snap vs Kickr Core: both good for at home training? Is the Snap suitable for hard workouts?
I'm a regular rider -- I average 175 km with 3500 meters ascent a week. I'm looking to be able to do some training at home, for rainy days, and also because during the summer the area where I train ...
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Can I run 11-32t on my Bike and 11-28t on my smart trainer using the same bike?
I run an 11-32t on my rear wheel and completely forgot to check the specs of the 11-speed cassette I ordered for my smart trainer. Turns out the one I got for the trainer was 11-28t. Can I run the ...
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7-speed freewheel to Wahoo Kickr Core - what to know?
I have a 7 speed hybrid Infinity Boss three 7 speed with a Shimano TZ21 14-28T Freewheel and am trying to figure out what I need to get this bike on a refurbished kickr core which I'm planning on ...
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Can I use a different cassette on a SRAM Eagle NX bike for indoor training?
I want to use a bike fitted with SRAM Eagle NX groupset on an indoor trainer, and to have a complete wheel including cassette for use on the trainer.
Would it make sense to use another 11 or 12-speed ...
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How do you adjust a first gen Di2 for the Wahoo Kickr?
I have a first gen Dura-Ace Di2 and recently switched from a wheel-on smart trainer to the Wahoo Kickr. I've replaced the 11-speed cassette that came with the Kickr to the same 10-speed cassette as I ...
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What trainer thru axle should I buy for my bike?
I have Tacx Boost trainer and axle that came with the trainer is too short (cannot put the nut on the drive side as it's just too short). Axle on my current bike (Trek Emonda SL5) is seen in the first ...
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Tacx / Wahoo / Zwift turbo trainer advice/recommendations?
I was looking for a good stationary exercise bike to use for days when I can't/don't want to take my bike out and train. I was convinced that a better option than a stationary bicycle would be a ...
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Use two different road bikes on direct drive smart trainer?
My wife just got her new road bike so she can come with me sometimes. She really likes it so far. It has a 2x10 speed Tiagra groupset (11-32 on the back). I have a 2x11 speed ultegra, 11-30 on the ...
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Do I need adjustment if changing to same speed cassette with a wider range of cogs?
I have a Shimano 105 CS-5600 12-27 10-speed cassette. I would like to replace it with a Shimano CS-5700 105 11-28 10-speed cassette for my Wahoo trainer. Will this work? What adjustments might I ...
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Is it normal that my front derauiller and chain rub when I take my bike off my trainer?
I have a direct drive trainer and the directions say when taking the bike on and off the bike to take shift the bike into the hardest gearing (cross chaining even). This is the smallest cog in the ...
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Is it possible to swap between CS-R7000 and CS-R8000 cassettes on Trek Émonda SL 5 Disc 2022?
I have new Trek Émonda SL 5 Disc 2022 size 58 which comes with Shimano 105 Groupset and CS-R7000 11-30T cassette. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/%C3%A9monda/...
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Is an Indoor Trainer Tyre Required with a Magnetic Powered Trainer
If I buy Elite Novo Force, is an indoor trainer tyre like Coperton a must to protect the longetivity of the rear tyre?
Is that product more towards MTBs to reduce the sound element while pedalling but ...
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How to Fit a Thru Axle Road Bike into Elite Nove Force Home Trainer
After a lot of research, I've settled on buying Elite Novo Force as my home trainer. I know its pros 'n cons and this question focuses on something else. The problem I am having now is that I don't ...
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Can a Pinion bike work with an indoor direct drive trainer?
I have a Priority 600 bike with a pinion c.12 gearbox and a Gates belt drive, and I'm currently contemplating winter training plans. Will this work with a Tacx NEO 2T trainer, provided that I buy a ...
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Updating old road bike 27" to 700c for use on turbo
I've got a "classic" road bike with 27" tires and a cassette.
I'm very open to suggestions, but my idea was to get a 700c back wheel , use with my existing 700 trainer tire and perhaps ...
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Why does my chain make grinding noise and vibration when I put my bike on my Wahoo Kickr?
I ride a Cannondale Topstone outside during the warmer months and then on a Wahoo Kickr when it gets cold. When I put the bike on the trainer I get a grinding noise and vibration when in some gears. ...
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Trainer damaging rear tyre
I've being using a trainer for a couple of weeks, and apparently it's damaging my tyre:
As you can see the tyre is "polished", and on top of that I'm seeing small rubber pieces on the floor....
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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 ...
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Can the trainer damage my bike's skewer?
I bought a trainer at the very cheap end of the spectrum. As we get what we paid for, I opened the box and it came with no skewer...
My bike has skewers with plastic ends (how hard is that plastic is ...
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Smart trainer compatibility
I am about to purchase an Elite Turbo Muin Smart Trainer, will it work with RGT Cycling ?
Does it have all the necessary power data to be accurate?
If not, what smart trainers do work with RGT Cycling ...
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Could one predict from power data whether a cyclist is standing or sitting?
I was wondering about this machine learning problem: Take a large sample of data from rides that includes whether a cyclist was standing, what the cadence, power, (or perhaps even torque?) and ...
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Able to shift to final gear on bike, but not on smart trainer
I own a Trek Crossrip LTD 2016 edition bike with a SRAM 11-32 cassete in the back. I also recently purchased a wahoo kickr core to go along with the bike. When the bike has the wheel in and not ...
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Has the Kickr Core had multiple versions?
The Wahoo Kickr Core was released in 2018. The Kickr has had 5 generations so far. Has the Kickr Core had any new generations and if so, how does one identify the differences?
Like any new tech, the ...
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Trainer tire selection (hybrid bike)
I've been lurking for a couple months, but this is my first post and I still have a lot to learn.
Background
I inherited an old hybrid bike (Raleigh Dash EX) and an old stationary trainer, and I would ...
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When is it time to replace my trainer tire
My trainer tire has cracks running along the length of the tire. They cracks seem to go in pretty deep, but don't go all the way around the tire. However it still has quite a bit of rubber on it and ...
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Shredded bits of material under my trainer
I'm starting to get a pile of what looks like tire rubber under my trainer. Could it be something else like dry chain lube coming off? Is this normal? Have I set up my trainer incorrectly? Do I just ...
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Bike with a SRAM XD(R) freehub body and trainer with a Shimano freehub body?
I would like to change the wheelset of my bike, but I also have a smart trainer (Kickr core).
The wheelset I've retained so far are the Mavic Allroad, that are available with a Shimano or XDR freehub ...
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Canyon ULT and Wahoo Kickr
Bought a wahoo Kickr in November and noticed a small chip to my canyon ultimate carbon frame. In January, Canyon announced the Ultimate was not compatible with Kickr. I'm dealing with Canyon and Wahoo,...
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Can I put a 8 speed bike on a Elite Suito 11 speed direct drive turbo trainer
I have recently ordered an Elite Suito Direct Drive FE-C turbo trainer. The main use is for indoor, winter cross-training for my young son who's a keen athlete (we don't want to send him out in the ...
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Online spin classes with a smart trainer
I have a smarttrainer that I use primarily with Trainerroad and Zwift.
My wife is interested in Peloton style classes. We're considering getting a Peloton, but considering we already have the gear (...
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Why would I choose a bike trainer over a stationary bike?
I was planning to buy a stationary bike to use it at home during the pandemic, but I thought it might be better to buy a bike with a trainer at home.
Do you think it is a good idea? I don't know about ...
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Is it possible to use a MTB with rear Boost hub with a Tacx E Blue Twist T2675 E trainer?
Greeting,
I want to buy a Tacx E Blue Twist T2675 E ( or any entry to medium home trainer from Tacx ) but I am not sure if it fits with my Rear Syntace X-12 - M12 12x148 Thread Pitch 1.0 Boost E-thru ...
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What do I need to get to upgrade 10 speed Campagnolo to 11 speed for a bike to be used on a trainer only?
I have a 2007 Eddy Merckx Premium with 2008 Campagnolo Chorus shifters, UT compact (50/34) crankset & rear/front derailleurs. I want to throw this onto my Wahoo Kickr and make it my trainer bike. ...
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Fluid trainer, repair leak?
I have a Travel Trac (Performance Bicycle) Century V fluid trainer, vintage c. 2005, that I've pressed into heavy-duty service during the pandemic.
It's been working well these past months, but seems ...
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How to get a 7-speed bike with a freewheel on a direct drive trainer
My wife has a 2017 Specialized Alibi Step Through. Specs can be found here: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/alibi-step-through/p/154232?color=&searchText=B6617-7402
I have recently ordered a ...
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Minimum speed when riding rollers
I have a set of rollers and a single-speed road bike. My 80-90 rpm speed is 27-30 kph (17-19 mph). I feel like I would be more stable with higher rpm, but it's harder to sustain.
If I understand this, ...
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Bike trainer skewer does not fully seat into depth of mounting cup, is that an issue?
I bought a used trainer and it came with a trainer skewer. I don't know if it's the original from the trainer.
I've put in the trainer skewer and have mounted my bike to the trainer.
However, I ...
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Trainer bike tire does not go on nicely, am I doing something wrong?
I got a used trainer and trainer tire off of Fb marketplace.
I installed the tire, pumped it to to the recommended 100 PSI and I noticed a bulge. I thought l had installed it incorrectly so I removed ...
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Sharing bike trainer between 11spd and 8spd bikes
I have an 11spd 11-30 cassette both in my bike and in my direct bike trainer.
My girlfriend recently purchased a road bike with an 8spd 11-34 cassette. What are our options for sharing the trainer? ...
