Fitting my road bike to turbo trainer

[ChrisV]

A bit of a technical question.

I bought a CycleOps Jet Fluid Pro Turbo Trainer https://www.tredz.co.uk/.CycleOps-Jet-Fluid-Pro-Turbo-Trainer-Kit-with-Speed-Sensor_205639.htm

The bike I have is a Cube Attain GTC https://www.cube.eu/uk/products/road-race/attain/cube-attain-gtc-pro-disc-greynflashred-2016/

The quick release bolt is not long enough for the Cube, but I managed to fit my hybrid to the turbo. I would rather have the road bike on it, so can anyone tell me what I need to buy to make this happen?

Many thanks

 

[Markymark]

I bought one of these

 

[OldShep]

I’d buy an old bike to stick on rather as subject a good bike to all that stress and sweat.
I lied, In truth I’d sell the turbo.

 

[HLaB]

It says:

• Optional thru-axle adapter available for 142x12mm bikes.

you need to buy one like Markymark linked to.

 

[ChrisV]

Is mine 142mm x 12mm?

Just done 1/2 hour on the hybrid, wasn’t too bad. If I bought a wheel and cassette and training tyre, how cheap could I go?

 

[vickster]

Is mine 142mm x 12mm?

Just done 1/2 hour on the hybrid, wasn’t too bad. If I bought a wheel and cassette and training tyre, how cheap could I go?

£80-100 if all new £50 wheel, £20-25 cassette, £20 tyre

 

[ChrisV]

That’s quite dear. Might just burn through normal tyres instead

 

[HLaB]

Is mine 142mm x 12mm?

Just done 1/2 hour on the hybrid, wasn’t too bad. If I bought a wheel and cassette and training tyre, how cheap could I go?

If it doesn't fit I'd guess so.

 

[vickster]

That’s quite dear. Might just burn through normal tyres instead

They make a mess...and cost £10 even for crap ones

 

[ChrisV]

I’ve taken all superfluous bits off my hybrid (mudguards, pannier, bottle holders, pump) and added a turbo specific tyre to make it look like a lean fat burning machine.

So I have my good road bike and the hybrid on the turbo. The problem is my daughter. She’ll want to go out cycling on her bike and it’ll be canals/gravel paths etc. It’s why I bought the hybrid, except the hybrid would now need a bit of time to get back to going out condition.

The solution? A 3rd bike! Rather than spend £100 on a different wheel, I could spend £300 (approx) on a cheap hybrid for the turbo and keep my current hybrid in road worthy condition for family outings. Or I could even buy a cheap road bike for the turbo (preferable). How cheap can one go on a turbo? Does groupset/number of gears etc matter at all? And how would I know if it would fit my current turbo?

Thank you for all help so far!

 

[Nebulous]

I’ve taken all superfluous bits off my hybrid (mudguards, pannier, bottle holders, pump) and added a turbo specific tyre to make it look like a lean fat burning machine.

So I have my good road bike and the hybrid on the turbo. The problem is my daughter. She’ll want to go out cycling on her bike and it’ll be canals/gravel paths etc. It’s why I bought the hybrid, except the hybrid would now need a bit of time to get back to going out condition.

The solution? A 3rd bike! Rather than spend £100 on a different wheel, I could spend £300 (approx) on a cheap hybrid for the turbo and keep my current hybrid in road worthy condition for family outings. Or I could even buy a cheap road bike for the turbo (preferable). How cheap can one go on a turbo? Does groupset/number of gears etc matter at all? And how would I know if it would fit my current turbo?

Thank you for all help so far!

Here's my story of searching for a turbo bike. If you can't be bothered reading it all I got a used Carrera for £100.

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/cheap-bike.243574/

 

[ChrisV]

I’ll read it in a minute

Just spotted this:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/...tent=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

 

[Nebulous]

Looks good - a bit more expensive than my one, but includes a spare cassette and spare pedals. He may come a bit if you chanced your arm with a lower bid.

 

[ChrisV]

How do I know if it’ll fit my turbo? I am not technically minded!

 

[Nebulous]

How do I know if it’ll fit my turbo? I am not technically minded!

It should be fine. Your cube has a thru-axle and your hybrid probably has a standard quick release skewer. The Carrera will also have a quick release.