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I was wondering if Slowtwitch could help me out. Is there a way to fix a bike trainer that has issues? I recently have found myself in a pickle. My hand me down "dumb" bike trainer is starting to fall apart. I don't have the funds to replace it because I moved into a house that should have been the star of Money Pit. Is there a way to fix an old fluid trainer instead of replacing it?
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Re: Indoor trainer woes [chadm] [ In reply to ]
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chadm wrote:
I was wondering if Slowtwitch could help me out. Is there a way to fix a bike trainer that has issues? I recently have found myself in a pickle. My hand me down "dumb" bike trainer is starting to fall apart. I don't have the funds to replace it because I moved into a house that should have been the star of Money Pit. Is there a way to fix an old fluid trainer instead of replacing it?

What kind of fluid trainer? If it’s cycleops, they will often, if not always, repair it for free. You might have to pay the cost to ship it to them
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Re: Indoor trainer woes [mickison] [ In reply to ]
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It was given to me a while back. I don't believe it's a Cycleops.
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Re: Indoor trainer woes [chadm] [ In reply to ]
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So you haven't said what brand, what model, nor what is wrong with it.
No offence, but what exactly are you expecting anyone to tell you?
Last edited by: SBRcanuck: Aug 28, 18 13:58
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Re: Indoor trainer woes [mickison] [ In reply to ]
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mickison wrote:
chadm wrote:
I was wondering if Slowtwitch could help me out. Is there a way to fix a bike trainer that has issues? I recently have found myself in a pickle. My hand me down "dumb" bike trainer is starting to fall apart. I don't have the funds to replace it because I moved into a house that should have been the star of Money Pit. Is there a way to fix an old fluid trainer instead of replacing it?


What kind of fluid trainer? If it’s cycleops, they will often, if not always, repair it for free. You might have to pay the cost to ship it to them

I have the Fluid Trainer 2, and it was making a horrid noise while riding a few years back. When I called, they did a "trade-in" with me of about $100 I think it was as I had a really old head on it. Fast forward a few years, and it's doing the same thing again. Waiting a bit to call since I can still get out and ride.
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Re: Indoor trainer woes [chadm] [ In reply to ]
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These days you can get a fluid 2 used in good shape for $60 or so.
Check out your local facebook ads. People might even ship or meet up.

Plenty of options as trying a home repair probably isn't feasible.

And if you don't know the brand, probably won't help to call in support.

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Re: Indoor trainer woes [chadm] [ In reply to ]
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Have you checked the Slowtwitch classifieds or your local craigslist?

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