Bike not straight in turbo trainer

jd843
jd843 Posts: 59
edited December 2015 in Workshop
Hi,

I bought an Elite Crono Fluid Elastogel trainer a couple of days ago, and when my bike is fitted to it the wheel doesn't sit centrally in the frame/on the resistance roller. It sits to the right on the roller, and I can't move the resistance unit any more to make the wheel sit more centrally. I'm not sure what's causing it or if it's is a problem/I need to return the trainer, but nevertheless it's bothering me.

Any suggestions?

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  • scottishgeek
    scottishgeek Posts: 143
    Looking at photos of the unit online it appears that only one side is adjustable. In these types of setup there is usually something on the roller mounting that allows sideways movement.
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    It's normal and nothing to worry about with that turbo trainer.
    More problems but still living....
  • jd843
    jd843 Posts: 59
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19756361#p19756361]amaferanga[/url] wrote:
    It's normal and nothing to worry about with that turbo trainer.

    Hi, thanks for your reply. So it's definitely fine? Here's a picture of it anyway: IMG_0583.jpg
  • g00se
    g00se Posts: 2,221
    Hi,

    I used to have one and it was the same. Just google image search the trainer - it's standard to have the tyre mark there. I guess the trainer is designed to handle different width rear hubs so narrower, older frame would sit more central.

    Anyway, the bearings will be at the ends of the roller spindle so it wouldn't really matter where the wheel touches it.
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    That's fine that is - loads of clearance either side and probably made like that so accommodate road/mtb'ing/track/vintage set ups.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • jd843
    jd843 Posts: 59
    g00se wrote:
    Hi,

    I used to have one and it was the same. Just google image search the trainer - it's standard to have the tyre mark there. I guess the trainer is designed to handle different width rear hubs so narrower, older frame would sit more central.

    Anyway, the bearings will be at the ends of the roller spindle so it wouldn't really matter where the wheel touches it.
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    That's fine that is - loads of clearance either side and probably made like that so accommodate road/mtb'ing/track/vintage set ups.

    Great, thanks for your help. I'm pleased to hear it as I didn't want to have to return it - I'm chuffed to finally have a way to get on the bike on these dark/rainy/windy days!

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