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2012-12-08 5:47 AM

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Anybody ?? Can't I make my own with a wooden block or something? I just want to have both wheels even right, as Rear wheel becomes slightly elevated in my crappy old trainer? Is this to ease pressure on the frame? Also should I buy a cheaper axle instead of using the one presently on my bike??

Anybody help the clueless here??!!

2012-12-08 5:56 AM
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joyct32 - 2012-12-08 5:47 AM

Anybody ?? Can't I make my own with a wooden block or something? I just want to have both wheels even right, as Rear wheel becomes slightly elevated in my crappy old trainer? Is this to ease pressure on the frame? Also should I buy a cheaper axle instead of using the one presently on my bike??

Anybody help the clueless here??!!

Phone book, yellow pages....?
2012-12-08 6:03 AM
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I used to use a book, now I use an upside down dog dish.  Pretty much anything with enough height will work

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2012-12-08 6:14 AM
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I got both on Amazon, the riser for like $12 and the skewer for $9. I've know that after about 30 minutes on the trainer you might slide off a phone book from the vibrations. Just saying it might be worth it to get the right tool for the job and they are pretty reasonably priced.

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2012-12-08 6:19 AM
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I spent the few dollars on the riser.
2012-12-08 6:36 AM
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After sliding off a phone book a couple of times I broke down and bought a riser for like $20.  Scour the internet, you'll find a deal.

2012-12-08 6:50 AM
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For the first month or so I had a 2x4 with some 1/2 inch pieces of wood along the side. It worked alright but, the moment I decided to buy the cycleops riser block I could tell I had been missing out. Don't be cheap. Just go out and spend the 15 bucks on the block.
2012-12-08 7:07 AM
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Hum, I have to ask, what are you guys doing on the bike that your bike falls off a homemade riser???
2012-12-08 7:14 AM
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I use a block of wood to keep my front wheel level with the back. If I didn't I'd be sliding forward all the time and it would throw my position out of wack. The trainer axle ( aka trainer skewer) can be purchased at any bike store or the internet. It's a good idea to get one to cut back on the wear and tear that the trainer will cause.

2012-12-08 7:24 AM
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I use my kid. It's how she earns her allowance.
2012-12-08 7:26 AM
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bzgl40 - 2012-12-08 9:07 AM

Hum, I have to ask, what are you guys doing on the bike that your bike falls off a homemade riser???


X2 - never had an issue with a phonebook.

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2012-12-08 7:38 AM
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An old running shoe works perfectly. Turn the toe towards the bike, sit the wheel on the laces, and get spinning!
2012-12-08 7:42 AM
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I just use a scrap of 2x4.  Never had an issue with falling off it.  Not exactly sure how you would do that.
2012-12-08 8:10 AM
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I made a riser out of 2x4's and an old carpet scrap for some padding works great.
2012-12-08 8:16 AM
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an old Con Law or Property law text book works wonders...hard cover.  thick.  boring.  feel like i am returning some punishment back to my law professors every time i ride.
2012-12-08 8:22 AM
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Wii fit balance board with a rock climbing book that was on the entertainment center the day I set up.


2012-12-08 8:59 AM
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x whatever for the phonebook method (specifically Im using an old catalogue)

2012-12-08 9:23 AM
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bzgl40 - 2012-12-08 8:07 AMHum, I have to ask, what are you guys doing on the bike that your bike falls off a homemade riser???
During some hard intervals when the sweat is in my eyes and I am on the edge I have been known to really crank the bars resulting in my front wheel slipping off my homemade riser.To the OP I would buy the riser. For a small price it's worth it for the less hassle. Also they generally have different height positions which I like for the climbing simulation.
2012-12-08 9:26 AM
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Bike shop had one made of plastic for $6.  I bought it.
2012-12-08 9:34 AM
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joyct32 - 2012-12-08 5:47 AM

Anybody ?? Can't I make my own with a wooden block or something? I just want to have both wheels even right, as Rear wheel becomes slightly elevated in my crappy old trainer? Is this to ease pressure on the frame? Also should I buy a cheaper axle instead of using the one presently on my bike??

Anybody help the clueless here??!!



Didn't read the responses... go to Home Depot and get a 2x4 block. Done. We have that under both our bikes on trainers.

2012-12-08 11:47 AM
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I took a 4X4 block of wood that i cut a groove the shape of my wheel. works great, if it didnt have the wood hanging around i would just purchased one.

 

 

2012-12-08 10:24 PM
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my riser block is a fully custom, made to measure carbon fiber/aluminum composite block.

 

you are all cheapskates

2012-12-09 6:21 AM
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ok ok Thanks for the feeedback. I will use a"homemade riser till I can find an inexspensive one locally. Maybe santa will help me out as my budget is like negative,people!!!

2012-12-09 7:04 PM
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I've used a piece of 2x4 before and it works well. I put two pieces of cardboard under it so that it acts like a bushing and lets you move the bars around easier.
2012-12-09 7:22 PM
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bzgl40 - 2012-12-08 6:03 AM

I used to use a book, now I use an upside down dog dish.  Pretty much anything with enough height will work


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