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CountingStarsCountingStars
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My bike has popped out of my trainer a couple of times. Is it due to the missing piece (my best guess)? The retention ring is also cracked. I can get a zip tie on there if it would help. A ghetto fix I'm sure. ??

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  • Brad MarcusBrad Marcus
    Becky - I have a different type of trainer so the part look a bit different. That cracked ring looks like the main issue. However, it appears (hard to tell from the photo) that your skewer nut is the plastic type. If it is, I wouldn't go with that on the trainer. Use an all metal one - easy and cheap to find if you don't have one. Your LBS has them I bet. Careful with the ghetto fix - I've seen first hand some pretty nasty things when you're peddaling full steam and your bike drops off the trainer :0
  • CountingStarsCountingStars
    Yes, it is a plastic skewer nut, I will get that switched for sure.

    The whole idea of dropping off at full throttle doesn't thrill me! Sounds like it's time to go shopping.

    Thanks for the reply, Brad!
  • robin sarnerrobin sarner
    Wahoo kickr!
  • CountingStarsCountingStars
    Enabler.

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  • John HenaultJohn Henault
    I second the recommendation on the Kickr. It is a great piece of gear.

    That said, I think one of the most overlooked power trainers on the market is the CyclOps PowerBeam Pro trainer. It is solid, reliable, and a couple hundred dollars cheaper than the Kickr (plus several sites have 20% off deals on Cyclops trainers right now). I borrowed a PowerBeam Pro from a neighbor before I got my Kickr and liked it, although I like the fact that the Kickr doesn't require a rear wheel even more!

    EDIT - I just looked and saw that CyclOps has a new model that is the cheaper one - it is the "PowerSync."  DC Rainmaker recommends it so it can't be bad!  www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/2014-winter-trainer-recommendations.html

  • Brad MarcusBrad Marcus
    I have had the cycleops power beam pro that John mentions for a couple years. If you're in the market for a trainer that measures and adjust power on the flywheel - I recommend it. You can also use software with it for virtual rides (most IM courses are easy to find). Although, I don't use the software often, I have been using TrainerRoad with the powerbeam and it makes it very easy to just jump on and go!
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