Trainer skewers

Chips Lovell

Any reason why people don't leave these on their bikes all of the time, i.e. use them on the road as well?

Lumen

el tonto wrote: »

Any reason why people don't leave these on their bikes all of the time, i.e. use them on the road as well?

What have you done with El Tonto, and why are you using his computer?

Jumpy

I think he is drunk.

There is a simple answer to this.

BECAUSE PEOPLE WILL TALK.

Chips Lovell

Ummm, seriously though?

DirkVoodoo

From somewhere:

The Tacx Trainer Skewer is a heavy duty rear training skewer made to handle the stresses felt on when turning the big rin on your trainer. The Taxc Trainer Skewer will work in most trainers on the market today and can also be used for normal riding.

Maybe they are just cheap and heavy? Or maybe most people who have a trainer and skewer already have a pair of skewers with their wheels and just like them to match?

billy.fish

Maybe cause people are idiots?

Chips Lovell

Thanks Dirk. In that case I think the Tacx skewer may be spending a good chunk of winter on my bike.

scottreynolds

el tonto wrote: »

Thanks Dirk. In that case I think the Tacx skewer may be spending a good chunk of winter on my bike.

I have a separate wheel for the trainer, just a cheap zipp disc, as its better if you have a separate tire -- the turbo tires are quieter.

(Oh its not zipp its as Askium - 90 euros. )

Lumen

el tonto wrote: »

Thanks Dirk. In that case I think the Tacx skewer may be spending a good chunk of winter on my bike.

It's ugly, heavy and doesn't match your front one.

Please leave your groupset at the door on your way out.

Chips Lovell

scottreynolds wrote: »

I have a separate wheel for the trainer, just a cheap zipp disc, as its better if you have a separate tire -- the turbo tires are quieter.

I've a spare wheel too and a pile of old tyres, but no spare cassette at the moment and 11 speed cassettes aren't cheap, so it'll be a while before I buy another.

scottreynolds

el tonto wrote: »

I've a spare wheel too and a pile of old tyres, but no spare cassette at the moment and 11 speed cassettes aren't cheap, so it'll be a while before I buy another.

Damn -- just buy the cheapest heaviest one you can. It won't make any difference -- but changing tires to use a turbo its a good idea -- it gives you a reason not to do your session

Lumen

Have you tried the Pista on the trainer?

Chips Lovell

scottreynolds wrote: »

Damn -- just buy the cheapest heaviest one you can.

The cheapest, heaviest one is Chorus you see.

Lumen wrote: »

Have you tried the Pista on the trainer?

You can't use it on the trainer. Different frame spacing etc. And you can't use the skewer with track wheels

billy.fish

el tonto wrote: »

The cheapest, heaviest one is Chorus you see.



You can't use it on the trainer. Different frame spacing etc. And you can't use the skewer with track wheels

Depends on the trainer and the skewer. I use my track bike on the turbo over the winter just on the normal axel with it clamped on the track nuts. No issues

niceonetom

Is there any danger of the trainer doing damage to normal tyres?

I haven't really gotten into the turbo yet this year, but I always swap the back wheel to an old one because I've noticed that the turbo seems to produce a shiny stripe along the contact patch of the tyre, and that the tyre/roller can get quite hot - I'd be afraid that I'm cooking all the grip out of the surface rubber during the season where grip is most needed.

I've nothing but my own suspicions to base this theory on though, but I'm almost never wrong.

My turbo won't reach the nuts on my track bike either btw. Is yours a tacx tonto?

colm ó maonaigh

I left mine on after last winter out of laziness but then noticed it began to rust badly.

amjon

I tend not to use skewers, makes decending and chain gangs alot more interesting.

DirkVoodoo

@Tom: Yes it will wear out a tyre quicker. I would say get the special trainer tyres which are made from a harder rubber compound or use an old tyre. I have a 25mm Vittoria Zaffiro if you don't have one handy.

niceonetom

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

@Tom: Yes it will wear out a tyre quicker. I would say get the special trainer tyres which are made from a harder rubber compound or use an old tyre. I have a 25mm Vittoria Zaffiro if you don't have one handy.

Thanks Dirk, I'm already using an crappy old wheel with a nearly knackered tyre for the turbo. Just did a session on it a few minutes ago becuase i couldn't get out for a spin today - christ I hate the turbo, awful bloody things they are...

AstraMonti

niceonetom wrote: »

Thanks Dirk, I'm already using an crappy old wheel with a nearly knackered tyre for the turbo. Just did a session on it a few minutes ago becuase i couldn't get out for a spin today - christ I hate the turbo, awful bloody things they are...

You should get one that connects to the pc with the software.. not only you would love to throw the bike along with the turbo from the window but also the pc as well.

Back on topic.. I went on the spin today with my turbo skewer on, it was ugly :pac:

gman2k

I had a great workout with the turbo today....
As in fitting the trainer tyre onto the wheel. They are an absolute bagstad to get on, nearly broke me paws!