Trainer Setup/Adj Questions

I have not owned a whole lot of trainers but the directions that I have with the ones that I do have are rather vague regarding these issues. For the hub connection, you want it to be tight enough to hold you solidly in place. You might want to get a cheap rear wheel skewer as some trainers have a tendency to mark up the skewers. It would be a shame to mark up an expensive skewer.

The pressure that you put on the wheel should be as light as possible, but where there is solid enough contact to drive the resistance unit. You should probably either use an old tire with your trainer or buy a cheap tire for it. I beleive that trainers wear a tire more quickly than riding it on asphalt. You will also want to put something under your bike while it is on the trainer to catch the rubber dust from the tire. If you don't, you'll get a black streak on the carpet that is a real pain to try to get out. If you get a rubber mat, it will also help deaden the noise.

Grab the rear wheel and pull it quickly with your hand. If it slips, tighten the tension a little and do it again.

You should be able to quickly start and stop the wheel with no slipping - then you've got it just about right.

Mine says to tighten the roller against the tire until the tire compresses about 3-5mm