New Turbo Trainer- scratched roller

Mefster
Mefster Posts: 54
edited January 2013 in Training, fitness and health
Decided that with a combination of rubbish weather and work/family commitments I was ont getting out on my bike enough so I've invested in a CycleOps Fluid 2 trainer to use when I'm unable to get out.

Just unpacking and assembling: I've noticed that the polished roller has some surface scratches. Not huge, but can be felt with my nail. On any other part I wouldn't be overly concerned but I'm aware that there is some heavy loading on this area and wondered if it could cause a problem with tyre wear.

I'm sure I'm being paranoid but as its brand new I'm sure I could exchange it but as it was bought mail order it's not as easy as walking into a shop. If its unlikely to be a problem I'm happy to keep it and avoid the hassle.

What do we think?

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  • okgo
    okgo Posts: 4,368
    Reckon the tyre will wear them smooth quite soon anyway.
    Blog on my first and now second season of proper riding/racing - www.firstseasonracing.com
  • Tom Butcher
    Tom Butcher Posts: 3,830
    Keep
    it's a hard life if you don't weaken.
  • Mefster
    Mefster Posts: 54
    Cool. Thanks for the advice. Let's hope I can spin it fast enough to polish it smooth!
  • Simmotino
    Simmotino Posts: 295
    I doubt they would cause too much of a problem, but a going over with a Cape Cod cloth would ensure there aren't any rough edges to them as an extra peace of mind.

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