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Old 10-16-16 | 04:01 AM
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Direct drive trainer for 145mm spacing?

With the looming approach of cold weather, thoughts have sadly turned to indoor trainers. I was curious if anyone knew of a direct drive trainer, i.e one that you take the rear wheel off, that would take a tandem's 145mm spacing?

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Old 10-16-16 | 10:56 PM
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I would think that you would be better off using single bikes as your training requirements will differ. My ftp is way different from my petit stoker.
For the price of a kickr or neo you could buy a couple of cheaper trainers or the new elite trainer looks good value for money.
DCrainmaker is the best source for reviews on how trainers work
Shane Miller is also a good source
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Old 10-17-16 | 02:26 AM
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Just make (or get made) a top hat shaped spacer to go on the left hand side of the trainer and fit a long skewer. It should work on any of the direct drive trainers.
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Old 10-17-16 | 02:49 PM
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Yes I am having the same very sad thoughts of boredom and sweating indoors.
Even here in San Diego the combination of dark and cold after work becomes too much.
We use a Kurt Kenetic leaving the back wheel on.
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Old 10-17-16 | 02:59 PM
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we use the Tacx Vortex smart trainer with zwift and it is enjoyable
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