I have a plain bike no gears or hand brakes,I ordered this unit but the skewer is too thin and everything wobbles. What kind of unit can I buy?
50725
I don't have a quick release on my rear wheel, and the screws that are on my rear wheel are so tight, I couldn't even get them to unscrew. (Don't know what I'm going to do when I need to replace the back tire, guess will have to take to bike shop!) Anyway, I was able to get the screws to lock into place where the skewer would go on the trainer, and it is really sturdy. You might want to try that.
50726
Probably the best thing you can do is go to your local bike shop and get their advice
50727
I am not sure, have you tried not using the skewer, I don't on my bike, I use the one my bike came with.
1671793
Go to a local bike shop that sells tools. That is how I got mine. There are a couple different styles of tools and you need to get the right one.
375992
When I ordered the T-2300 Kinetic rock and roll trainer,the T-740 Skewer was included with the unit.I would recommend using the skewer when you use the bike trainer because it fits very well in the 2 cone cups that secure the rear wheel.
1927792
Skewer only works on bikes with a hollow axle. The pictures I saw of Diamondback Tess 24 show solid axles front and rear. The specs for this bike also state "nutted" which indicate a solid axle. If you're thinking you can convert to quick release by simply purchasing this product -- it's not that easy. You'll also have to replace the solid axle with a hollow one. However, if you have a broken skewer that came from a hollow axle already on the bike, this product should be good as a replacement.
685545
I'm sorry. I have mo idea. I bought mine for an exercise bike which is not a Schwinn. I do think it's great though.
630019
The bike comes with skinny tires. To convert to a flat handle bar system you will need to get the new handle bar, swap out the breaks and maybe redo the break cables because of the length. This is a horrible bike that I returned to amazon. It is not worth the money.
212323
Call Schwinn. Have the model number and stuff ready. You might be able to get them through a bike shop too.
1879383
I use mine on a road bike. Many times Mtb skewers can be used on road bikes by simply cutting them down. Done it many times.
1081047
The unit is a universal fit unit so, just as I had to do for my kid's bike, you may have to chop a small piece off the end to achieve the proper angle on the bike and prevent it from falling. If you have a hacksaw it should be a piece of cake as the metal is soft. Just remember to remove in small increments (1/4 to 1/2 inch) to avoid removing too much. Good luck.
1439591
The one I just received came with a skewer but I ordered a swivel riser ring separately. Mine did not come with any riser ring
1242477
Interesting question. Obviously, I can't speak to how comfortable you will be swapping out the existing rear wheel wheel skewer (recommended) for the one that comes with the Kurt Kinetic trainer. I found it to be pretty trivial; not to mention that the Kurt Kinetic trainer comes with a DVD that shows you how to setup everything - including changing out the skewer. I would think that after watching these videos, if you are still uncomfortable, you could take your bike and trainer down to your local bicycle shop for some one-on-one instruction. Will you be able to use your bicycle on the street after setting it up for your Kurt Kinetic trainer? ABSOLUTELY YES! My preference is to always ride outdoors as opposed to indoor rides. I love the scenery and fresh air! :) The Kurt Kinetic trainer and my subscription to TrainerRoad.com are good alternatives when there's bad weather outside or I simply don't have time to travel to an outdoor location due to scheduling conflicts.
1010659
If your wheels already have a quick release skewer then these should work as a replacement. I used one as a replacement part on a schwinn bike from the early 2000s
277045
You may have to replace the skewer, I bought one for $10 at local bike shop as the one that came on the bike was too large to fit into quick release. When replacing lock the rear brakes on the bike and remove/insert the skewer, then the chain will not move.
1284027
My Shwinn 112 upright occasionally makes a thumping sound once per revolution, so I've wanted to remove the shroud, and see if there's something in there that I can tighten. I've learned that you need something called a crank puller or bike press, this vid looks like it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4r8PwKxAOM
277044
Its not unusual for a bike with a quick release tire to not fit in the trainers. Mine didn't either, but my sons bike did. It's an easy fix though. The skewer ( the nut and rod that hold the tire onto the bike), needs to be replaced for one that fits both your bike and the trainer. When I first heard I had to do that, I was really disappointed, thinking it was going to be a harder job then I could handle. But if you youtube "how to change a rear skewer", you'll find it its a really simple job. I ordered a new skewer from Amazon. The one I ordered is called CycleOps Trainer Skewer. Although I have read that others were able to go to a bike store to buy one. It took me about a minute to switch the skewers.
197805
Yes, I just got my bike and the seat wobbles a lot. I crammed some cardbd in where it appeared to be wobbling, but it only improved a bit. Does anyone have any suggestions???
620546
These come with quick release skewers. I wanted bolt-on too so I used the existing ones off my old wheelset with no problems