Trainer Stand for 3 Speeds?
03-19-20, 08:38 AM
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Trainer Stand for 3 Speeds?
I'm looking for a trainer stand that will fit my old 3 speeds. I have a 68 Raleigh Sports and a 70 Raleigh Twenty. I'm considering an inexpensive trainer stand like the Conquer Magnetic.
These kind of stands are obviously designed for modern bikes, and come with a quick release skewer to fit the cups in the trainer stand. My question is: will the cups fit the Raleigh axle?
I did a search on the forums, and found one thread where a guy said he was able to make a (unnamed) trainer stand work with a 3 speed by removing the indicator chain and the long axle nut. The trade off was the bike reverted to single speed, which is OK with me. Since details were rather vague, I wonder if anyone has any experience or advice regarding fitting inexpensive trainer stands to 3 speeds. Thanks in advance! -
These kind of stands are obviously designed for modern bikes, and come with a quick release skewer to fit the cups in the trainer stand. My question is: will the cups fit the Raleigh axle?
I did a search on the forums, and found one thread where a guy said he was able to make a (unnamed) trainer stand work with a 3 speed by removing the indicator chain and the long axle nut. The trade off was the bike reverted to single speed, which is OK with me. Since details were rather vague, I wonder if anyone has any experience or advice regarding fitting inexpensive trainer stands to 3 speeds. Thanks in advance! -
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I can't remember which trainer manufacturer made one but somebody made an adapter for THEIR trainer to accommodate IGHs. I found one online but it wouldn't fit my dads trainer. So I suggest you find the adapter and get a trainer that fits it. (I don't recall the brands that I was dealing with.)
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03-19-20, 09:18 AM
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OK, looked around a bit more, and this adapter may be an option.
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You could get a set of rollers to avoid the issue, but rollers do take a bit to learn to ride, it is like riding a bike, but it also isn't. They pop up used around me for ~$60 now and then.
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The problem with those bikes is the indicator chain for the shift cable that exits the right side of the hub and goes through the nut. You'd need something with a slot to clear that in order to make it work, something like the socket for an automotive oxygen sensor. Might take some tweaking to cut it down and make it all work.
The alternative would be to use a trainer like the old Vetta that did not support the bike by the rear axle ends, but then you have to remove the front wheel and the kickstand in order to mount the bike on the trainer.
The alternative would be to use a trainer like the old Vetta that did not support the bike by the rear axle ends, but then you have to remove the front wheel and the kickstand in order to mount the bike on the trainer.
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03-19-20, 10:14 AM
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Theoretically I could remove the indicator chain and the long axle nut. Yes, the shifter no longer functions and the bike reverts to single speed, but that's OK with me.
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I can't remember which trainer manufacturer made one but somebody made an adapter for THEIR trainer to accommodate IGHs. I found one online but it wouldn't fit my dads trainer. So I suggest you find the adapter and get a trainer that fits it. (I don't recall the brands that I was dealing with.)
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Good point. I have some junk indicator chains/spindles that fit the SA 3 speed hub. Probably could saw and drill one to create a jam-lock that keeps it in the middle gear. (I don’t have the means to cut and drill a hardened steel socket to make an adapter as you suggested above)
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Good point. I have some junk indicator chains/spindles that fit the SA 3 speed hub. Probably could saw and drill one to create a jam-lock that keeps it in the middle gear. (I don’t have the means to cut and drill a hardened steel socket to make an adapter as you suggested above)
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If you have a Shimano 3 speed hub, you can remove the bell-crank and use an acorn nut to hold the shift rod in whatever gear you like.
