Turo trainer help

tsalway
tsalway Posts: 71
edited December 2007 in Health, fitness & training
just been given a Tracx turbo trainer to use. didnt come with any instructions as its a few years old. tried the Tracx website and there are only assembly pdf's on there rather than instructions for use.
How tight should it be against the rear wheel?
thanks
Tom
2009 LaPierre Spicy 316
2003 Santa Cruz Bullit
2002 Orange 222
2006 Giant OCR2

Comments

  • tight enough so it doesn't slip when you accelerate/put power down. Slacken the adjuster off so its not touching then gradually increase it.
  • Thanks for that, i know my brother who gave me it said that when he used it before it sort of melted a line around the tyre, maybe too tight?
    2009 LaPierre Spicy 316
    2003 Santa Cruz Bullit
    2002 Orange 222
    2006 Giant OCR2
  • Normal tyres do get hot. You can get specific turbo tyres with a harder compound. Your bro must be going some to get them to melt, maybe get him to go slower!
  • I dont think mine will get that hot!
    2009 LaPierre Spicy 316
    2003 Santa Cruz Bullit
    2002 Orange 222
    2006 Giant OCR2