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cycleops fluid2 trainer--assembly question
I just got my a brand new Fluid2 trainer from modernbike.com ($215 +
$4.99 shipping--great deal!) and I can't seem to assemble it correctly. It should be easy, but here's the problem (i'm using the part names as they appear in the owner's manual): The Resistance Unit bottom is attached to the frame by the carriage bolt & Nut. Check. The Resistance Unit Adjustment Knob is supposed to attach to the frame by the L-Bolt, which should allow the roller to move forward and backward to press against the rear wheel. The problem I'm having is the L-Bolt only seems to go about 1/2 inch into the Resistance Unit Adjustment Knob before I can't turn the knob anymore. That's causing me to not be able to bring the roller against the tire. The RU can pivot and reach the tire, but the L-Bolt is too long. There's about a 2-inch gap. One solution would be to cut and shorten the threaded side of the L-Bolt--it's currently about 2 inches. But I can't imagine that would be a requirement for assembly. Is everyone else's L-Bolt 2" long on the threaded side? Am I missing something? Help! Thanks a lot. Ken |
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cycleops fluid2 trainer--assembly question
ken wrote:
I just got my a brand new Fluid2 trainer from modernbike.com ($215 + $4.99 shipping--great deal!) and I can't seem to assemble it correctly. It should be easy, but here's the problem (i'm using the part names as they appear in the owner's manual): The Resistance Unit bottom is attached to the frame by the carriage bolt & Nut. Check. The Resistance Unit Adjustment Knob is supposed to attach to the frame by the L-Bolt, which should allow the roller to move forward and backward to press against the rear wheel. The problem I'm having is the L-Bolt only seems to go about 1/2 inch into the Resistance Unit Adjustment Knob before I can't turn the knob anymore. That's causing me to not be able to bring the roller against the tire. The RU can pivot and reach the tire, but the L-Bolt is too long. There's about a 2-inch gap. One solution would be to cut and shorten the threaded side of the L-Bolt--it's currently about 2 inches. But I can't imagine that would be a requirement for assembly. Is everyone else's L-Bolt 2" long on the threaded side? The L-bolt on my Cyclops Fluid2 (new last year) is about 2" long, so it sounds like you've got the right length. Am I missing something? The knob on mine doesn't stop -- it keeps on threading onto the L-bolt to bring the roller to the tire. Maybe theres something stopping the knob on yours? Is there some plastic molded over the threaded hole or something? Good luck! Help! Thanks a lot. Ken |
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cycleops fluid2 trainer--assembly question
Yes, you clearly have a problem. Mine screws in until only about 8
threads are exposed. The good news is that CycleOps has great service. Matt. |
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cycleops fluid2 trainer--assembly question
Thanks, Matt. Spoke with the dealer today. They were very nice, said
essentially the same thing as you, and I'm expecting a new Resistance Unit in the mail in a few days. quick plug forJim at modernbikes.com. Super service, real nice. Will give final update once the part comes in. |
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