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Trainer for a Folder

Old 06-29-11 | 01:38 PM
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Trainer for a Folder

I have a Dahon ECO3 and was wondering if I could use an indoor trainer?
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Old 06-29-11 | 02:01 PM
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Cycleops do an adapter for small wheels.

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

Never used it myself...
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Old 06-29-11 | 02:35 PM
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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!)
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Old 06-29-11 | 03:33 PM
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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?
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Old 06-29-11 | 04:56 PM
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Which make / model is it?
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Old 06-29-11 | 05:11 PM
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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..


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.

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Old 06-29-11 | 05:12 PM
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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!
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Old 06-29-11 | 05:14 PM
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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.
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Old 06-29-11 | 06:55 PM
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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, . https://www.tacx.com/en/producten/rol...ares/index.dot
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Old 06-29-11 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rosiebud
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.
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Old 06-30-11 | 06:00 AM
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Would a picture help?
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Old 06-30-11 | 06:01 AM
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Bendembroski, your suggestion is probably the best way to try it out. Tks.
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Old 06-30-11 | 08:18 AM
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Would a picture help?
It might. If you get stuck post something, and I'll make my best guess...
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Old 07-02-11 | 12:05 PM
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The trainer from the "big fish" folding bike should work. There is a web site with it on.
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Old 07-06-11 | 09:44 PM
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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!!
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Old 07-08-11 | 11:31 AM
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This for a big fish 305 wheels? but 139 euros. wow!

https://ca.avenija.com/bigfish_new/in...=81027&c=14824
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Old 07-08-11 | 12:28 PM
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How about a stair trainer ? haul it up a few flights every couple days..
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Old 07-12-11 | 09:11 AM
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Is there a place on the forum where I can post my T5 Fluid Bicycle Trainer for sale locally?
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Old 07-15-11 | 10:06 AM
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No one knows?
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