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 2010-12-26 11:12 PM |
Champion  8766       Evergreen, Colorado |  Subject: Cycle Ops Fluid Trainer question...Did a quick search but didn't find anything on this particular topic. I was trying to set up a bike on the trainer for my sis and her husband. The bike is slightly older and I think it has a narrower distance between the dropouts in the back than more modern bikes. So when I get the bike in there securely the adjustable screw that holds the left side of the skewer is *somewhat* far out. I think there is still an inch of screw inside the stand, but the screw seems to flex a bit when people are riding the bike. Neither rider is over 150lbs, so it surprises me. I didn't think my trainer really flexes at all. Has anyone else run into this? It almost seems flimsy even though I know it's probably stable. I would just worry that it would bend too much and warp the screw or the lock. I'm not sure if I am describing it well. Maybe someone will understand what I'm talking about.  |
| 2010-12-26 11:42 PM in reply to: #3262400 |
Coach 9167 Stairway to Seven | Subject: RE: Cycle Ops Fluid Trainer question... You should be able to balance both sides so that there is an equal amount of thread rather than it being unbalanced. That will help spread some of the stress to the other side and reduce any wobbliness. |
| 2010-12-27 12:43 AM in reply to: #3262406 |
| Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: Cycle Ops Fluid Trainer question... AdventureBear - 2010-12-26 9:42 PM You should be able to balance both sides so that there is an equal amount of thread rather than it being unbalanced. That will help spread some of the stress to the other side and reduce any wobbliness. Also on the Cycleops trainer, there is a sort of lever mechanism on the right side. You can unscrew its handle and select from several different spots on the thread to make the adjustment you need. |
| 2010-12-27 9:06 AM in reply to: #3262425 |
Champion 7595 Columbia, South Carolina | Subject: RE: Cycle Ops Fluid Trainer question... spudone - 2010-12-27 1:43 AM AdventureBear - 2010-12-26 9:42 PM You should be able to balance both sides so that there is an equal amount of thread rather than it being unbalanced. That will help spread some of the stress to the other side and reduce any wobbliness. Also on the Cycleops trainer, there is a sort of lever mechanism on the right side. You can unscrew its handle and select from several different spots on the thread to make the adjustment you need. Right. Just to clarify for OP, that is how you achieve what Suzanne was talking about. Mine flexes a little. (It is visible, but minimal.) It doesn't seem to be a problem. |
| 2010-12-27 11:01 AM in reply to: #3262641 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Cycle Ops Fluid Trainer question... Experior - 2010-12-27 9:06 AM spudone - 2010-12-27 1:43 AM AdventureBear - 2010-12-26 9:42 PM You should be able to balance both sides so that there is an equal amount of thread rather than it being unbalanced. That will help spread some of the stress to the other side and reduce any wobbliness. Also on the Cycleops trainer, there is a sort of lever mechanism on the right side. You can unscrew its handle and select from several different spots on the thread to make the adjustment you need. Right. Just to clarify for OP, that is how you achieve what Suzanne was talking about. Mine flexes a little. (It is visible, but minimal.) It doesn't seem to be a problem. Yeah, we already have the lever mechanism helping as much as possible. Visible but minimal is probably a good way to describe it. I was just surprised that it flexed at all! I have a CompuTrainer and that thing is rock solid! But if you say yours does the same thing then I will tell my sis that they are probably OK. Especially since she and her hubby are not very big. I would think that a 200+ lb rider might eventually cause a problem though. FWIW I owned a Cycle Ops years ago. That's why I bought one for my sis. But I don't like the new design stuff...the lever for adjusting the bike in the stand kinda stinks IMHO, and the resistance adjuster thing on the back is not nearly as good as the old design. Anyway, would be interested to hear if anyone HAS had a problem due to the flexing... |
| 2010-12-27 11:13 AM in reply to: #3262400 |
Champion 7595 Columbia, South Carolina | Subject: RE: Cycle Ops Fluid Trainer question... I can't vouch for theirs, of course, but I'm 135-145 (depending), ride pretty hard, and mine has 100s of hours on it with no problems yet. So hopefully they are good to go. It should have a year warranty on it as well, so put it to the test, and if it looks dodgy after 11 months, return it. |
| 2010-12-27 12:23 PM in reply to: #3262400 |
Veteran 297 horseheads | Subject: RE: Cycle Ops Fluid Trainer question... is it the screw flexing? or is it that the skewer is not seated well in the screw thing? i doubt you could max out the screw AND the adjusting cam and get it to the point where either would be dangerous/flexy. my guess is your skewer is sloppy inside the unit or you are ~nervous of tightening the cam mechanism down. i weigh in at ~180 and can hammer down some >700w efforts with no flex. in fact my frame/crank will flex long before the trainer has any flex in it. |
| 2010-12-27 12:55 PM in reply to: #3262400 |
Extreme Veteran 669 Olathe, Kansas | Subject: RE: Cycle Ops Fluid Trainer question... That is exactly why I switched to KK Road Machine 2 days ago. I know exactly what you are referring to and no way around that. I would just be cautious and not ride much out of the saddle swinging the bike. Should be ok otherwise. I survived 3 years of that at 155lbs and E112. I got tired of that, that same lock was making the contact with the top of FD, erratic and unstable power curve and anything but the "real road feel"is what drove me away. Fluid2 is no comparison to KK Road Machine. I know this does not help you much, but here it is. |
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