Kurt Kinetic Road Machine

Tehdroodhealz

Hey guys,

Just had a question on this particular trainer that I named in the subject. I am an avid cyclist, and usually train on the velodrome with Phil Wood track hubs laced to Reynolds rims. I am currently on a Felt TK1 Sprint. I am wondering as to why my bike creaks when I am on the trainer. I am not a heavy guy, and the bike seems to go on properly, but when I pedal it creaks and if I move to one side of the trainer the creaking stops, I have checked to make sure I had no cracks, and I don't.

Anyone have any experience with this machine.

What adaper fits the Kirt Kinetic Road Machine.

Also, what size are the hub bolts on Phil's, I do know that they are not 15mm. Something smaller, anyone know?


Thanks a lot!

markp80

Hi there,

I use one of these trainers and the only time I've heard any craking is when the rear wheel isn't clamped tight enough. I'm not familiar with the hubs you describe, but reading between the lines, I take it you're not using the KK skewer?
The Road Machine comes with a specific cup with a slot to allow the lever on their skewer to pass through, and the cup can then clamp tightly against the spindle. On the other side the cup is shaped to allow the cone shape of the skewer to sit snugly.
They also supply another adapter if you don't use their skewer, but this will always be a compromise.
Best thing is to make sure you have it clamped tightly so there's no movement in the cups, as it's the movement against the aluminium cup that can cause creaking.

Hope that helps,
MarkP

twotyred

Only time I've had creaking with my KK Road machine was when the mech hanger was loose in the frame. But as you are using a track bike I guess that's not the problem. I think you need to address using the correct skewer and clamp adaptor and making sure the clamp is properly tight.