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  • Do I need a specific Turbo Trainer skewer?
  • DrP
    Full Member

    My current skewer doesn't fit into the 'axle holder' of the trainer very well, due to a more rounded QR handle.
    I've googled it, and it seems to come up with this:

    Is there something specific about TT skewers?, or will any skewer of a similar shape work?

    Ta muchly,

    DrP

    wwaswas
    Full Member

    the latter – as long as it's a good fit in the cups of the TT you'll be fine. The one I got with my TT snapped after abotu half an hour so I just use my standard road one.

    uplink
    Free Member

    Anything that fits the boss will work

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    Teetosugars
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    I've only ever used the ones that came with my wheels…

    Sorry, I know thats no use..

    Buy a cheap A2Z one, as they are squarer..

    You may want to use a different rear tyre too, save yer decent ones for the road..

    ( Assuming you are using a road bike in the TT….)

    Marge
    Free Member

    My TT (a Tacx) has a specific skewer to match the sockets in the support frame….

    It doesn't work with a stock dura-ace.
    Other than the basic shape being different it seems to function in exactly the same way.

    shoei
    Free Member

    My Cycleops Magneto came with its own skewer. The one i had in the wheels didnt sit right in the clamp.

    aracer
    Free Member

    A cheap old-fashioned Shimano one usually works well.

    druidh
    Free Member

    It's the shape that matters. The Tacx ones are nice and deep so that they fit more snugly into the axle holder.

    tracknicko
    Free Member

    you wanna buy one? i got a spare!

    boxelder
    Full Member

    New dads and turbo trainers eh?
    Can you hear the squeel monitor above the trainer noise?
    😉

    DrP
    Full Member

    Yeah i'll buy it – how much?
    DrP

    scaredypants
    Full Member

    boxelder – Member
    New dads and turbo trainers eh?

    yeh, I've been there (twice actually, for about 30 mins each go. now it's a bike stand)

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