Attaching bike to turbo trainer?

Smonks
Smonks Posts: 40
edited January 2010 in Road beginners
A friend has just given me an old Tacx turbo trainer with no instructions - it all looks simple enough bar the small matter of attaching the bike :lol:

I've had a look at the fittings and there's no way I can currently attach my road bike to it with it's quick release wheel - the QR handle would be in the way.

Do I need to buy a new skewer - a bit of googling reveals the need for a 'bullit skewer'?

Is this what I need and can I purchase one online?

Cheers.
Road: Trek 1.7
Off-road : Santa Cruz Blur XC
Commute: Dawes Edge One SS

Comments

  • Wooliferkins
    Wooliferkins Posts: 2,060
    Here is what you need
    Neil
    Help I'm Being Oppressed
  • I was in the exact situation as yourself only 2 weeks ago, just buy a new skewer and fit it (it's a piece of piss).

    However, have a shop around I picked mine up from Edinburgh cycles for £8.

    Enjoy the sweatfest!
  • Smonks
    Smonks Posts: 40
    Cheers folks, wiggle have them for £8 :D
    Road: Trek 1.7
    Off-road : Santa Cruz Blur XC
    Commute: Dawes Edge One SS