Turbo trainer question

Mark said:

Hello,

I have a Minoura turbo trainer hooked up to my road bike now that it's dark
before I get home.

It's a type that runs against the rim of the bike's wheel, rather than on
the tyre.

Recently, the drive wheel (the one that's in contact with the rim) has
started slipping whilst I'm using it, so I don't get a "smooth" continual
resistance. It feels "lumpy".

Just wondered if anyone's had similar experiences or any thoughts as to how
to rectify the situation.

Thanks,

Mark

In the absence of any other replies.... is it tensioned right against
the rim? if it feels lumpy, maybe your wheel is out of true?

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Velvet

Velvet <[email hidden]> wrote:

: In the absence of any other replies.... is it tensioned right against
: the rim? if it feels lumpy, maybe your wheel is out of true?

The trouble is that most people use turbos that press against the wheel
not the rim (or, to save the pedants, most people that use turbos use..).

The rim ones are notorious for this sort of problem.

I assume there is some sort of rubber cap affair that runs on the rim?
If so, is this worn at all?

Arthur

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Quoted message said:

I assume there is some sort of rubber cap affair that runs on the rim?

It is indeed.

Quoted message said:

If so, is this worn at all?

Not overtly, no.

I can't use it at all now - it's pretty much seized up. The wheel which is
against the rim goes round, but it's not moving the steel flywheel (which
provides the resistance) at all.

I'm about to Email Minoura about it.

Mark