JC Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I bought a RAVX TX3 indoor trainer on gumtree and it's in a very good condition. I can't however fit it on my 29er MTB. This after consulting with at least 4 bicycle shops. Does anyone know if it is compatible with a 29er MTB or am I possibly not fitting it right! I was so looking forward to riding at home tonight!
Daniel XTR Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I was so looking forward to riding at home tonight! Said no cyclist ever!Or was that another sort of riding?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Have you tried fitting a slick to the rar? Alternatively, get a cheap ass 26" rear wheel and use tat as your IDT wheel. You don't need it to be the full size of your normal wheel, and it'll be a dedicated wheel you use for training. Also means the idt won't eat up your knobblies.
gummibear Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I bought a RAVX TX3 indoor trainer on gumtree and it's in a very good condition. I can't however fit it on my 29er MTB. This after consulting with at least 4 bicycle shops.Does anyone know if it is compatible with a 29er MTB or am I possibly not fitting it right! I was so looking forward to riding at home tonight! Try getting a wide road tyre to use on idt.It may be a schlep to change the tyre all the time though.
Inusc Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Maybe put a normal road tire on ,it fits perfect on the 29er rim and then your bike will most probably fit!
DoubleDee Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 Sell the 29er it is going to be outdated next year anyway! Lol brad890, ChUkKy, Pants Boy and 1 other 4
TNT1 Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 mtb on IDT? WTF? Daniel XTR, TYGA and flymango 3
TiBones Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 The giant one won't take a 29 wheel either. I whip the 26" wheel from the Missus' bike. Gears the same. Its not the wheel, but more the frame size and geometry
DaLoCo Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Indoor trainer nightmare....pffft Try falling off your trainer and hitting your head against the wall.....OrUse a air resistance trainer when one of those fans decide to disintegrate....
Cassie Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Indoor trainer nightmare....pffft Try falling off your trainer and hitting your head against the wall.....OrUse a air resistance trainer when one of those fans decide to disintegrate.... Comming from J-bay...I guess you just put it outside??? for that air resitance effect? Bloody windy place that...
JC Posted October 18, 2012 Author Posted October 18, 2012 (edited) Said no cyclist ever!Or was that another sort of riding? Exactly the type of riding you're thinking of! :-) Edited October 18, 2012 by jcee77
JC Posted October 18, 2012 Author Posted October 18, 2012 Have you tried fitting a slick to the rar? Alternatively, get a cheap ass 26" rear wheel and use tat as your IDT wheel. You don't need it to be the full size of your normal wheel, and it'll be a dedicated wheel you use for training. Also means the idt won't eat up your knobblies. I actually bought a slick tire and I was gonna use that for the idt. It appears that the bike shop gave me the wrong size tire even though they have the exact same bike in the shop.
JC Posted October 18, 2012 Author Posted October 18, 2012 Try getting a wide road tyre to use on idt.It may be a schlep to change the tyre all the time though. I thought about this option already but I really don't mind changing the tyre all the time as opposed to missing my rides because of the weather or work.
Stretch Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Have you tried fitting a slick to the rar? Alternatively, get a cheap ass 26" rear wheel and use tat as your IDT wheel. i have a cheap ass old bike that sits on my idt permanently...probably cheaper to get that on gumtree than a cheap wheelset
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