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rosiebud 06-29-11 01:38 PM

Trainer for a Folder
 
I have a Dahon ECO3 and was wondering if I could use an indoor trainer?

bendembroski 06-29-11 02:01 PM

Cycleops do an adapter for small wheels.

http://www.cycleops.com/en/products/...category_id=15

Never used it myself...

alien 06-29-11 02:35 PM

Kurt Kinetic, with the small wheel adapter. Works on 16" wheels and up. I've got the Kurt Kinetic Rock & Roll with the small wheel adapter and it's fine with 16" (Brompton) 17" (Moulton AM20) and 20" (everything else!)

rosiebud 06-29-11 03:33 PM

I already have a trainer that I used for a hybrid 24" wheels, does this mean that I would not be able to use if for 20" wheels?

bendembroski 06-29-11 04:56 PM

Which make / model is it?

fietsbob 06-29-11 05:11 PM

You could always just ride the rollers.. careful the edge is abrupt, not as wide as a bike path.

don't ride off the ends.. :innocent:


Tacx,[or was it Elite, Italy] made some with flared ends
that keep your wheel in between them.

and a couple of vertical axis rollerblade wheels, sideways on there too.
roller edges on a roller drum., a re direct to keep your front wheel on the roller.

rosiebud 06-29-11 05:12 PM

I am not really sure but I think it is over 10+ years old. Maybe a Minoura? No name on it Just a symbol, much like Nike. It was very very expensive, that I do know.. Lol!

rosiebud 06-29-11 05:14 PM

Fietsbob, I am not versed enough in this sort of thing to even begin to understand what you said. I did get careful edge is abrupt, this makes me hesitate to even attempt to use it.

fietsbob 06-29-11 06:55 PM

there is a history of roller competitions , then they built the floor up around the rollers

folding stow under the bed rollers sit on top of the floor, so ita a ways further off the floor..

but it is riding the bike .. free to move under neath you, not rigidly locked to a stand.

you do have to pay attention..

but the benefit is it's still riding, . http://www.tacx.com/en/producten/rol...ares/index.dot

bendembroski 06-29-11 11:33 PM


Originally Posted by rosiebud (Post 12858221)
I am not really sure but I think it is over 10+ years old. Maybe a Minoura? No name on it Just a symbol, much like Nike. It was very very expensive, that I do know.. Lol!

Sorry, without more information, I can't really help you.

It's a bit like me asking you what size the wheels on my are. I can't tell you what kind it is, but I can tell you I paid 20k for it....

I'd suggest just trying it. If it fits, then it will work. :)

rosiebud 06-30-11 06:00 AM

Would a picture help?

rosiebud 06-30-11 06:01 AM

Bendembroski, your suggestion is probably the best way to try it out. Tks.

bendembroski 06-30-11 08:18 AM


Originally Posted by rosiebud (Post 12860221)
Would a picture help?

It might. If you get stuck post something, and I'll make my best guess...

bhkyte 07-02-11 12:05 PM

The trainer from the "big fish" folding bike should work. There is a web site with it on.

rosiebud 07-06-11 09:44 PM

I just found the booklet. It is a Nashbar T5 Flluid Bicycle Trainer. I will be selling it together with my husbands Mongoos Mountain Bike at my next garage sale. At some point, I will get a trainer for 20" wheels. Thank you guys for all your help. AS USUAL! Lol!!

bhkyte 07-08-11 11:31 AM

This for a big fish 305 wheels? but 139 euros. wow!

http://ca.avenija.com/bigfish_new/in...=81027&c=14824

fietsbob 07-08-11 12:28 PM

How about a stair trainer ? haul it up a few flights every couple days..

rosiebud 07-12-11 09:11 AM

Is there a place on the forum where I can post my T5 Fluid Bicycle Trainer for sale locally?

rosiebud 07-15-11 10:06 AM

No one knows?


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