How to adapt a Thru Axle for a trainer. Thru Axle adapter install and setup

[@darinking1343]

You ROCK!! Great job explaining everything. You explained everything in a nice, easy teaching/learning tone. I think you have a great future in KZbin videos or any other kind of video learning. Thank you for sharing your video and your knowledge!!

[@BONSAIenCORTO]

At Last one video clear.... in english, but clear. Gracias!!!

[@theundead1600]

We just started getting 40 or lower temps here in Wi. This helped sun the bike shop I bought my new bike from did not address this. Even though I asked . The answer was you can look it up. There’s kits. Lol if it wasn’t for supply chain issues I think I would have left the bike. But this video keeps it simple and neat. Thank you very much. Even though there’s not much to doing this. Those little details like Thread Pitch is something that can throw off anyone. Thanks again.

[@augustoferreira3647]

You can put a nylon washer between the end plug adapter and on the non drive side just to make sure the frame is protected.

[@davidgutierrez3850]

great tip!! :) THANKS MATE!

[@Julietc05]

Thank you so much! I just bought a trainer axle from Robert Axle Project because of you. I hope you get tips $ from them lol

[@sherryjohnson9474]

Thank you for your excellent training tutorial. You made it very easy to understand.

[@darinking1343]

Sorry, I hadn't looked at your other videos, obviously, you are doing a great job!! Thanks

[@lewisrd75]

Great upload! This issue has been causing me a headache and it's nice to see a well explained simple solution, thanks

[@ChrisEnockson]

Thank you for the kind words

[@ianlaker9161]

Brilliant! Exactly what I needed!

[@good_deed]

Great vid! Wish I had seen it a few months ago when I had to figure out all of this the hard way. Lol

[@BakedBurrito_]

Super helpful!

[@erincastelan9351]

I am trying to fit a Deuter stationary bike rack to an Electra Townie... (I know not the top-end road bike rider)... just a getting older lady with two bad knees soon to have double knee replacements. So I am attempting to get this figured out in the next week or so to have it ready and done when I need it. Doctors are limiting me to only stationary riding for many weeks to a few months. Deuter came with a VERY thin axel. and the bike comes with a thicker axle. I will work on getting measurements. And likely discuss with the local bike shop. And possibly Deuter.

[@fastfreddy9341]

Chris, this is a great video and clears up lots for me. One question: on a warm day, can I leave the Saris thru axle in place and ride outside? Can I leave it in all year round? Thank you.

[@curtistonks9279]

Thank you!!

[@garethwatson3051]

Great video. I have a dumb question. So is this axle only good for a trainer or OK for normal outdoor rides?

[@ChrisEnockson]

Can ride it outdoors

[@KellyMillerGerlach]

Hello Chris, I have the opposite problem - I bought the Sportneer Magnetic Bike Trainer and I have a bolt on axle. The instructions say "do not use the quick release if your bike has a bolt axle" What adjustments do you recommend in order to use my Shimano 2 speed mountain bike? Thank you for your time and consideration.

[@Lacramensias]

Could you use the indoors training axel for outdoors ??

[@ChrisEnockson]

Yes you can

[@vincevillanueva5518]

Is it okay if the thread of the thru axle doesn't really reach the outside ?

[@ChrisEnockson]

Depends by how much. 1 or 2 threads probably not a problem more than that I would get a longer axle

[@MdK-Vids]

Is it ok to ride around outdoors with this new thru axle or should it be swapped each time you want to ride on the trainer?

[@ChrisEnockson]

Yes you can ride on it.

[@Yurkevich22]

Can I ride on the road with this thru axle or should I put the original one back when going outside?

[@dancing8595]

great video. got a robert's axle project for my bike, too. Question, for you. I have a Cyclops Mag smart trainer. The locking mechanism looks identical to yours. How much force did you need to lock the 'lollipop' into place? I can get mine to 2/3 the way closed, but past that it seems really hard and starts to flex the legs of the trainer. I have the opposite side in the furthest out position, too. Thanks!

[@good_deed]

Can you do a video on how to REMOVE the Saris thru axle? I’m actually having an issue with this without just screwing off both end caps. So the axle just stays inside the bike.

[@Michelle-zc7io]

Can you get a trainer to fit a mountain bike with a through axel length of 184.5mm please

[@camivilabetancur]

Hi, I bought the same indoor trainer and my bike also has a thru axle of 167 mm (total length). I measured the maximum space between the tubes of the trainer and it’s around 150 mm, so I’m a little confused, did you buy a shorter tube with the adaptor? Or the bike fitted with the original pieces? Thanks for the video, really usefull!

[@alfredozuany4942]

I have a question? I got the same axle as the one on the video but i have a small black spacer with the other 2. I didn't see a black spacer on the video. Is the black spacer important?

[@wescheslak9408]

This is some great info. Thanks 🙏 ❤

[@BH-cy9tb]

Have a question. I have a 2015 specialized diverge it has a 12 x 135 thru axel. I rather use a direct drive trainer but no company makes one that my hub length will fit. This looks like I can at least use a trainer that made for quick release. Will this work with my 12 x 135. Thanks.

[@ChrisEnockson]

You could possibly use a thru axle to quick release trainer skewer adapter. 135 rear thru axles are difficult they only made them fir a year or so and they really limit your options.

[@BH-cy9tb]

@@ChrisEnockson I went on Robert axel project website and found an axel that’s exactly for my year bike. Thanks for the info.

[@marrrkyyy1]

how do you use a 12mm x 165mm bike axle on a typical drive train trainer which mainly only comes with 12x142 and 12x148 support. do i just need spacers?!

[@ChrisEnockson]

Are you asking about a direct drive trainer?

[@davidgutierrez3850]

I have a 2022 TREK CHECKPOINT SL6 etap. Any idea of what axle I may need?

[@DemiGod..]

On my ribble endurance Ti, the 12mm through axle is 185mm long with a pitch of 1.75, none of them options you gave.

[@iaridamiano]

Hi, what can i use for a Giant revolt advanced 2022?

[@DWMtukwila]

I actually have a 1.25 pitch. Really odd I know

[@shubhswain13053]

Hi Chris, can you please advise the best trainer through axil for specialized diverge E5 base aluminum? I have a basic MAG trainer. Thank you.

[@frepi]

You skipped the important part: how to select the proper spacer width and on what side of the wheel it should go

[@flechastravel]

The worst design thru adapter system...will never buy this system. For Triathlon races is a pain in the behind...I am an old fashioned Ironman

[@Bloke28Gaming]

142 hub, now what is a hub? lol

[@timtam6292]

It's not '1point Oh' its '1 point zero'. O (Oh) is not a number... Otherwise a great tutorial.