How do I fit my turbo trainer to my bike?

If your bike has a Quick Release (QR) rear wheel and an axle with a lever that folds out too, it'll fit onto a turbo trainer.

If your bike doesn't have one, you'd need to replace your rear axle with a QR skewer, though this usually involves replacing the rear wheel as well.

If the turbo trainer you’re looking at has a direct drive, meaning it has a cassette already on the base, then you won't need to worry about this. Some models don't come with a cassette included, so you may need to buy this separately.

When buying a turbo trainer, please consider extras you may need such as a trainer tyre and a front wheel block.

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