Bolted rear axle safe in turbo trainer?

N0bodyOfTheGoat
N0bodyOfTheGoat Posts: 6,057
edited March 2016 in Training, fitness and health
Please forgive this potentially silly question... ;)

Could I safely connect my currently road-unworthy Tricross Singlecross to my Elite Volaire Mag Lite turbo trainer, given it has a bolted rear axle, rather than quick release?

The axle nuts seem to fit reasonably snugly inside the turbo clamps, but I'm after some reassurance before I try it with me sat on the bike, the last time I used this turbo trainer was a long long time ago on my quick released Felt.

Could the same be said of my Saracen, with a bolted Alfine rear axle?
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2020 Voodoo Marasa
2017 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc 2016
2016 Voodoo Wazoo

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  • simon_masterson
    simon_masterson Posts: 2,740
    Try it I guess if it feels secure, but the (bloody expensive) Tacx nuts work well.
    Retro(ish) TT 2017-
    Fixed TT 2015-2016
  • Poitr
    Poitr Posts: 35
    Not so long ago most turbo trainers recommended the use of a bolt up wheel.
  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    I use my QR tt bike as well as my bolted fixie on my turbo.

    So long as the clamp is secure you are good to go.
  • N0bodyOfTheGoat
    N0bodyOfTheGoat Posts: 6,057
    Cheers folks, will give this a go in the kitchen tomorrow, when I have the house to myself!
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    2020 Voodoo Marasa
    2017 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc 2016
    2016 Voodoo Wazoo

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