Need help! Using fatbike (12mmx197mm) on a Saris H3.

benabevanqPx_s_le
benabevanqPx_s_le Posts: 2
in Indoor training and turbo forum
I have two bikes, a specialized rockhopper2 2021 and a Norco Bigfoot 2021. I use one in the winter and the other in the summer. I just got a Saris H3 and was hoping to connect my fat bike in the summer and my skinny in the winter. I am having a difficult time finding a solution for getting the fat bike to work as it does not come with adapters that size. I have emailed saris to see if they have a solution.

Has anyone dealt with this or can anyone think of a solution. Currently I am thinking of creating a spacer but I think that has risks involved. Possibly damage the threads meant for the adapters the unit comes with.

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  • navrig2
    navrig2 Posts: 1,851
    I think you are going to struggle. I presume you have looked at the Saris website which states:

    Bike Compatibility:

    Thru-axle compatible for rear hub widths of 142 mm or 148 mm
    Thru axles with fixed levers may require a Thru Axle Adapter
    Quick-release compatible for rear hub widths of 130 mm and 135 mm
    Compatible with Shimano/SRAM 8-11 speed cassettes
    XD/XDR freehubs sold separately

    They also offer adapters up to 148mm (https://www.saris.com/product/thru-axle-adapter) but the Bigfoot is 197mm. That's a huge difference (in relative terms).
  • navrig2
    navrig2 Posts: 1,851
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADhap5vpX8Y

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