Roller Belt / Band Repair / Replacement

[MrJacques]

The belt on my rollers snapped this morning... has anyone been able to repair such a belt successfully? Otherwise if someone can point me to the best (cheapest) place to find a replacement I'd appreciate it.

[Super J]

I often used to break my roller band and used to cut it off clean and use super glue, it lasts a while but rather get to a Tacx dealer and buy the blue Tacx band, they really last....

[MrJacques]

Thx. Was thinking of using something like Q-Bond to glue it back together as a temporary fix, but I'll start shopping around for a replacement.

[88Sprocket]

As super J said, check your LBS. I recently bought a grey Tacx replacement band for around R150.

 

Sportsworld stock them but are currently out of stock 

 

http://www.sportsworld.co.za/product.php?id_product=1333

[Dexter-morgan]

That looks like normal O-ring cord, go to your nearest BMG branch, it goes for about R12/meter and buy o-ring glue, its not normal super glue make sure you have a Sharp knife to make a neat cut.

[Showtime]

Yes go to BMG in Haupt street and ask for O-ring cord. I glued mine by warming both ends with a soldering iron and just joining them and it's lasted but maybe special glue is better.

[MrJacques]

Thx, BMG actually came up in my search results when I looked for a replacement belt. Sounds like a lekker DIY solution and much cheaper than the replacements sold at the lbs 

[droo]

Give them the length and they'll make it up for you. As for cutting it if you DIY, a hydraulic hose cutter works like a bomb.

[MrJacques]

Tried the o-ring material, but the glue is a problem. If it were just a normal o-ring superglue would have worked, but the tension is too much and it breaks quickly, especially since the belt is constantly turning as well.

 

Any suggestions for a better adhesive?

 

Looks like I will have to buy the proper replacement belt.

[osi]

Just a note for someone who may stumble upon this post like I did and is from Australia, the o-ring cord worked a treat as a replacement for my Sport Crafters bike roller! The trick is to use industrial-strength super glue.

 

Here's what I ordered from Swift Supplies (AU):

1. Nitrile Rubber O Ring Cord 5mm - 2m length (SKU: SWM000106B01V0005)
2. Weicon VA 8406 Industrial Super Glue 12gm (SKU: SWS000001)

All up, under 20 AUD. Also, the o ring cord is stretched when they cut it from a large roll so it may arrive somewhat shorter than what you think you ordered.

 

Have done over 300 Kms on the trainer so far with no issues.