vickster
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I think you have to upload to a site like YouTube and share a link
Wahoo trainer keeps creaking
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I think you have to upload to a site like YouTube and share a link
The joys of kids smarter than the parents! Here's a link;
View: https://youtube.com/shorts/0JVk8hJgIzE
It only makes that noise when I lean either side more on the saddle if that makes sense
View: https://youtube.com/shorts/0JVk8hJgIzE
It only makes that noise when I lean either side more on the saddle if that makes sense
Legs are tight!
I think some of the problem is that this big wheel works itself slightly loose during a ride allowing the spindle/arm to rattle somewhat. Should it work itself loose in a ride if I am really tightening it albeit with my hands? Now, my videos are gone due to me cancelling that temporary you tube account, arrghh
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- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
I quite like my creaky turbo trainer - the creaks take my mind off of an utterly unenjoyable experience.
(I know mine is not one of these new-fangled gizmos but the principle is the same.)
(I know mine is not one of these new-fangled gizmos but the principle is the same.)
BurningLegs
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Yes you should use the wahoo skewer!!
Not sure I have one. Perhaps I need to reach out to wahoo then
Ok. After a hunt around I found the wahoo skewer. My problem is that the one end is just slightly fatter than my original bike skewer and doesn't fit as far into the trainer snugly as the original, second picture shows as far as it goes in, limited by the size of the other side of the nut. The other end of the skewer is fine and I can see how that is a better fit. Is mixing the ends up better than nothing (third pic) ?
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BurningLegs
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The Wahoo skewer is specifically designed to fit in the Wahoo trainer. I’m not sure how/why it could be a worse fit that a third party one.
Skewers for trainers are definitely fatter, and this is one of the key ways that they achieve a better fit.
You shouldn’t necessarily expect the handle part of the skewer to slide all the way in, but you should expect to achieve a very tight and solid fit.
I’m sure you’re aware, but there is a hand screw that draws the non-drive side of the trainer bracket in/out to ensure a tight fit is achieved. If it’s not tight with the Wahoo skewer, use the hand screw to pull the bracket in.
Skewers for trainers are definitely fatter, and this is one of the key ways that they achieve a better fit.
You shouldn’t necessarily expect the handle part of the skewer to slide all the way in, but you should expect to achieve a very tight and solid fit.
I’m sure you’re aware, but there is a hand screw that draws the non-drive side of the trainer bracket in/out to ensure a tight fit is achieved. If it’s not tight with the Wahoo skewer, use the hand screw to pull the bracket in.
So yes, there is a very tight fit for the wheel in place which is good but the bolt doesn't go all the way in but if that's not an issue than I'm good with it.
The other thing is the lever when closing either closes or it doesn't (loose or too tight to close) and when you find the last position in which you can close it then it can spring open quite easily even on a light touch. Whereas, with my 'normal' bike skewer, the lever gets tighter and tighter until you find the position you can just close it up. Does that make sense?
The other thing is the lever when closing either closes or it doesn't (loose or too tight to close) and when you find the last position in which you can close it then it can spring open quite easily even on a light touch. Whereas, with my 'normal' bike skewer, the lever gets tighter and tighter until you find the position you can just close it up. Does that make sense?
