Cycle Ops Fluid Trainer - Thru Axle?
10-24-21, 05:36 PM
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Cycle Ops Fluid Trainer - Thru Axle?
I have a Cycle Ops fluid trainer, which I used last year with my old Specialized mountain bike. The Specialized has a quick release axle, which worked with the trainer.
My Salsa Warbird, has thru-axles.
Is there something I can use do make the Salsa fit on the trainer? (I havea a saved tire to use for winter, and save my new gravel tire(s) recently installed)
My Salsa Warbird, has thru-axles.
Is there something I can use do make the Salsa fit on the trainer? (I havea a saved tire to use for winter, and save my new gravel tire(s) recently installed)
10-25-21, 05:50 PM
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I just saw that Wolftooth has through axle caps. I was wondering what they were for. I'm not sure if that would help you, because you still need something for the trainer to grab onto on the handle side.
I should have realized that the Robert Axle project has trainer TAs. https://robertaxleproject.com/wind-trainer/
I should have realized that the Robert Axle project has trainer TAs. https://robertaxleproject.com/wind-trainer/
10-25-21, 06:21 PM
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Thanks, I found Roberts last night. Geesh, $56 for an axle. Maybe I'll just leave the mountain bike on the trainer. I appreciate the link and response!
10-26-21, 03:59 AM
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I saw there is at least one variety on Amazon for $25. But I am not sure if it's the right thread for your dropouts
10-26-21, 05:02 AM
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Kurt Kinetic makes a Trax;e that was sold on Amazon for $35. Might be an option..
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10-26-21, 05:26 AM
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11-11-21, 06:08 AM
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My Roberts Axle (went with them) will be delivered on Saturday. I ordered a Garmin Cadence meter and might give Zwift a try.
I have a tire to mount for trainer use.
In Maryland, we occasionally get some decent weather days all winter. Can I ride on the road with that thru-axle, or should I put the factory axle back in? I'll keep the tire on, and I guess replace it annually. (I only have one set of wheels)
I have a tire to mount for trainer use.
In Maryland, we occasionally get some decent weather days all winter. Can I ride on the road with that thru-axle, or should I put the factory axle back in? I'll keep the tire on, and I guess replace it annually. (I only have one set of wheels)
11-11-21, 06:19 AM
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There is no problem riding that axle on the road. Make sure the cap is on tight or you'll buying another one. Maybe put it on with thread locker
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What is the thread? Do you know if this will work on a standard China Rigid fork? Will it use the China axle nut?
I just bought a DT Swiss E-Thru rear, did not come with a nut, but Jensen is supposed to ship another with a nut.... I hope.
I just bought a DT Swiss E-Thru rear, did not come with a nut, but Jensen is supposed to ship another with a nut.... I hope.
01-04-22, 11:59 AM
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I'm not sure it is relevant, but the specs for the axle on my Salsa Warbird is:
172 mm L x 1.5 mm thread pitch
https://robertaxleproject.com/produc...tance-trainer/
172 mm L x 1.5 mm thread pitch
https://robertaxleproject.com/produc...tance-trainer/
