Light weight, easily storable Trainer recommendations

[freshsushi]

Thanks for the suggestions!

I have been looking at the cycle ops, and these suggestions for the 1up are fantastic.

One question about the 1 ups: I am reading the reviews and a few mention that it requires an "old style skewer"? Could one of you explain what they mean by that? It sounds like they provide a skewer to use with their trainer? Could I go riding with their provided skewer on the road without damaging my bike? (sorry for the stupid questions, it's just a little confusing)

[F8th637]

They sent me an extra quick release skewer when they shipped my trainer. If you look closely at their trainer, you will see the little silver 'cups' (if you will) where you mount your bike by the rear skewer. The QR handle is not on the very end on older skewers (see below). They sorta jut out which allows for the end to fit into the cup more securely. It was an easy switch out to replace a skewer, just don't move the wheel and it's really painless. On my new bike, I haven't put on the replacement skewer and it has the newer QR handle and so far I have had no problems. I may switch it out for peace of mind though.

http://www.1upusa.com/rearquickrelease.htm



Hope that helps!