If bike does not have quick release on back wheel, then what? I got this for my daughter and she does not know how to attach. Apparently it requires a quick release on the back wheel (not just front) which her bike does not have. I assumed the clamps went over the axle (and nut) but I guess not. So, what does one need to do to use with a normal bike without quick release on back wheel?Thanks, Paul If bike does not have quick release on back wheel, then what? I got this for my daughter and she does not know how to attach. Apparently it requires a quick release on the back wheel (not just... » Read More If bike does not have quick release on back wheel, then what? I got this for my daughter and she does not know how to attach. Apparently it requires a quick release on the back wheel (not just front) which her bike does not have. I assumed the clamps went over the axle (and nut) but I guess not. So, what does one need to do to use with a normal bike without quick release on back wheel?Thanks, Paul « Show Less
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So, I guess they want the nuts removed and the axle pushed out of the existing wheel and then replaced with their axle? Hmm, she is not going to be able to do this but maybe she can take to a bike shop.Thanks, Paul
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Have conventional, non skewer type axle, simply place the cups over the hex nuts & tighten.Works fine.
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To use their Quick release axle You HAVE TO HAVE A QUICK RELEASE AXLE! Im sorry if you think Im yelling at you cause Im not. what I am saying is that you have to have a quick release axle for the quick release skewer they give you with the trainer. you have to unscrew the old axle and pull it out of the wheel. then have or buy a quick release axle from a bike store.install the axle ... but instead use the bike trainers skewer instead of the one that comes with the axle. Hope this helps!
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so you dont have to have a quick release axle for this product?you can just put the clamps over top of the bolts?
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Hi Paul, I ordered this same product from Amazon about 12 days ago even tho it's sold by DTX or some third party. Assuming we both purchased from the same place, I did receive both a front wheel block and a quick release in the box along with the trainer. This was not stated in the original description that either of these two things would be included but they were included so I don't know, maybe ask the dealer or double check the package.
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there is not a quick release. you must use a tool to unfasten the bolt. Not hard but does require some work rather than just the click of a lever or button. Still, this makes you know it isn't going anywhere when riding. Very secure.
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the fork attachment tightens just like most quick release wheels tighten. That is done by turning the bolt so it is close to snug then flipping the tightening lever to tighten the bolt on your fork. I hope that makes sense. Thanks
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I am not sure what a quick release is but I have a 24 speed Trek and I just screwed the bolts into the rear wheel area. It was quick and secure and I felt comfortable when riding the bike.
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This is a wheelset. It requires a) a bike that is set up for quick-release rims, b) rim strips, c) tubes, and d) tires. The axles cannot be used on a bike that requires bolt-ons.
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There are a couple of posibilities here. If you are trying to use your own freewheel, then it is possible that it is binding on the really big axle in this wheel assembly. Modern Shimano freewheels work, but I know that I have some freewheel tools that are smaller in diameter than the axle is. It depends on what brand of freewheel you have. If you are using the freewheel that came with the wheel, then it is quite likely a bad freewheel. I didn't use the freewheel that came on mine, but I later tried to use it on another bicycle. Two of the six gears quickly failed so that they spin freely in both directions. My advice is to use your old freewheel if you can. The one that came with the wheel is low quality.
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My back wheel broke also. I have a feeling they are just really low quality. I contacted Amazon, they told me to contact the manufacturer. I tried that, but their website is broken. So, I contacted Amazon again and they sent me a whole new bike and a return sticker for the old one. This was even though it was past the time for returns. I would recommend contacting Amazon. They seem to be really good about this sort of thing.
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I have used mine on a quick release, and a screw on rear axel. Worked on bike with coaster brakes and disc.
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I checked the manual and it says no accessories or equipment (racks, etc) on rear that interfer with tow bar. Looking at it on my bike I agree it would not work. The bar is just above the wheel leaving no place for a rack.
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You do have to have the rack over the back wheel to attach it. The mechanism to attach it to the rack is spring loaded. On my bike the basket had to sit horizontal behind the seat. Hope this helps.
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Very.... Essentially the push of a button... The quick release skewer is junk, and I'll be bitchin' about it and demanding a replacement, but the mounting and solid axle setup is solid.... Feel free to contact me with anymore questions you might have... I'm a bike mechanic with 30 years experience, and a borderline activist, so will answer questions with everyday biking in mind.... Be safe, have fun, and support cycling!!!
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My bike has the quick release clamp. I think a clamp with a carriage bolt and nut will work.
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If you have a rear wheel quick-release lever, it will not connect properly, but it should work on most others. It came with what was needed. Here are the assembly instructions from the manual, it may help you: 1. Loosely assemble the basket clamp using the short screws and nuts. 2. Set the basket on the rear tire and loosely assemble the neck clamp to the basket clamp using the long screws and nuts. The seat stay tubes of the bicycle frame will go between the basket and neck clamp. 3. Legs mount to either rear axle or the rear dropout eyelet so that the carrier is level. 4. If mounting to axle, remove axle nut one side at a time. Put the leg on the axle and tighten axle nut. 5. Repeat for the other side. 6. Tighten all the bolts and nuts.
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You merely hook your bike to the trainer without modifications (unless you do not have the right rear spoke). When you want to take it outside, just unhook the back supports and away you go.
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I use a long bike cable lock. I wrap the cable at least once around the vertical stem of the bike rack then through the front tire and through the triangle part on the rear bike frame and rear tire of the bike. This secures both the quick release tires and the main bike frame to the bike rack. I can get 2 adult bikes secured onto the bike rack in this way. I make sure the cable is snug around the bikes and bike rack. For one bike, I just wrap the cable around the vertical part of the bike rack a few more times. Works well.
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Not an answer but further question: Does this work with quick release (QR) skewers as most new bikes have, including mine? Would I need a longer QR skewer to make it fit? Is the holding nut closed circular or open ended that you can slip onto QR skewer then tighten?
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I just used a regular box end open end wrench to put it on , and tighten it up . That's the way I have been doing this since I was a kid . When I changed pedals on my BMX , and Freestyle bikes they always stayed tight . I hope this helps you .