Trainers and quick release skewers
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Trainers and quick release skewers
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My old bike had Dura-Ace quick release skewers which worked fine when I attached the bike to my trainer. This is because the bits of the trainer than attach to the skewer have an indent in them that cuts around the curved end of both ends of the skewer. However the quick release lever design on my new bike leaves a flat end that doesn't fit into the cup on the trainer. So while I can tighten up the trainer enough to hold the bike up, I'm not at all confident of it holding my weight. So is the only solution to replace the skewer? After having a quick look the only skewers with a round end on them when closed are the shimano ones. Are there any others you know of.
Examples.
Old bike skewer like this. - Have a curved end when closed.
Newer skewer and levers looks like this. - Has a flat, squarish end when lever is closed.
My old bike had Dura-Ace quick release skewers which worked fine when I attached the bike to my trainer. This is because the bits of the trainer than attach to the skewer have an indent in them that cuts around the curved end of both ends of the skewer. However the quick release lever design on my new bike leaves a flat end that doesn't fit into the cup on the trainer. So while I can tighten up the trainer enough to hold the bike up, I'm not at all confident of it holding my weight. So is the only solution to replace the skewer? After having a quick look the only skewers with a round end on them when closed are the shimano ones. Are there any others you know of.
Examples.
Old bike skewer like this. - Have a curved end when closed.
Newer skewer and levers looks like this. - Has a flat, squarish end when lever is closed.
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Hi,
My old bike had Dura-Ace quick release skewers which worked fine when I attached the bike to my trainer. This is because the bits of the trainer than attach to the skewer have an indent in them that cuts around the curved end of both ends of the skewer. However the quick release lever design on my new bike leaves a flat end that doesn't fit into the cup on the trainer. So while I can tighten up the trainer enough to hold the bike up, I'm not at all confident of it holding my weight. So is the only solution to replace the skewer? After having a quick look the only skewers with a round end on them when closed are the shimano ones. Are there any others you know of.
Old bike skewer like this. - Have a curved end when closed.
Newer skewer and levers looks like this. - Has a flat, squarish end when lever is closed.
My old bike had Dura-Ace quick release skewers which worked fine when I attached the bike to my trainer. This is because the bits of the trainer than attach to the skewer have an indent in them that cuts around the curved end of both ends of the skewer. However the quick release lever design on my new bike leaves a flat end that doesn't fit into the cup on the trainer. So while I can tighten up the trainer enough to hold the bike up, I'm not at all confident of it holding my weight. So is the only solution to replace the skewer? After having a quick look the only skewers with a round end on them when closed are the shimano ones. Are there any others you know of.
Old bike skewer like this. - Have a curved end when closed.
Newer skewer and levers looks like this. - Has a flat, squarish end when lever is closed.
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yeah, you need old style skewers for your trainer. Most trainers come with a cheap steel skewer for this reason. I think the cheap skewer is still on my rear wheel from last winter.
They're called "internal cam skewers" as opposed to the new "external cam". That may help you find more.
They're called "internal cam skewers" as opposed to the new "external cam". That may help you find more.
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I went out a bought a old beater rear wheel and changed out the cassette to match and put an old tire on it. This will keep you from burning up the "good tires" My Blackburn trailer had the old skewer included.
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Ebay is your friend here. But check to make sure it will fit the frame width as these older skewers were usually meant for 7 speed wheel spacing.
https://cgi.ebay.com/BICYCLE-BIKE-REP...#ht_646wt_1137
https://cgi.ebay.com/BICYCLE-BIKE-REP...#ht_646wt_1137
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Just go to your local LBS and play nice. I got a nice tapered end steel 10sp skewer with springs for $2.
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Yep. My fancy Ksryium SL rear wheel is attached to my bike with a fredly Shimano RSX skewer. I was switching it for the trainer, but lazy and it just stays now. I haven't noticed any performance difference.
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My Kurt Kinetic came with a skewer almost identical to the one in the first pic. I'm including it in the box when I sell it.
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I never took out my Roval skewers...just kept them in all the time. The Kinetic also came with a skewer that I've never used.
They are cheap anyways....under $10 on eBay.
They are cheap anyways....under $10 on eBay.
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Yep, I just have a second (cheaper) rear wheel for trainer use that is equipped with a closer ratio cluster, an orange trainer tire, and <drumroll> a cheapo metal skewer. Works perfectly.
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I already had a wheel. I replaced the cassette on my good wheel and utilized the old cassette on my extra wheel. I was then able to use the extra wheel with a trainer skewer on my trainer. I like sparker's idea of not burning up my "good tire" on the trainer.