Cycleops Fluid Trainer

Never mind, re-read the instructions and yes there is a special skewer for it.  Asking the seller if he has it, if not I guess I am ordering a new one.  No trainer for awhile I guess.

If the seller doesn't have it, go to your LBS and buy a cheap steel one. Usually really inexpensive (and sometimes they have a few that they just want to get rid of... seen them given away for free, but just don't expect it). The purpose is simple... an aluminum will fall apart and is too soft making you rock. A steel one will hold up just fine.

From what I can tell, it wasn't really a "special" skewer, as long as it fits in the groove.  Mine didn't fit well, so I use the skewer that came with the trainer.  But the skewer on my GF's bike fit perfectly.

Seller is sending one (he is being very cool about the whole thing so I have to give him kudo's).  Didn't think about the aluminum vs. steel issue.  The Ultegra skewer I had definitely did not work with it.  Thanks for the input folks. 

I had this same problem when I got a used Cycleops and I found some skewers online for $10.
cant remember if this was the place but here is the skewer
http://www.openairsports.com/740.html

here is the old thread
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp...

Edited by file014 2009-09-09 12:50 PM