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Attaching Your Thru Axle Bike

The trainer is compatible with bikes that use a 142 mm or 148 mm thru axle.

  1. Select an option:

    • If you have a 148 mm thru axle, go to step 2.

    • If you have a 142 mm thru axle, go to step 5.

  2. Open the installation kit Tools symbol, and select the NDS/148 Thru end cap support and the blue tool.
  3. Use the blue tool to remove the existing end cap support on the non-drive side.

    Exploded view of the trainer axle supports
  4. Use the blue tool to install the NDS/148 Thru end cap support.
  5. Open the installation kit Tools symbol, and select the Thru-Axle 12mm end caps.
  6. Snap the end caps Callout number 1 into the end cap supports.

    Trainer with end cap placement and a glyph
  7. On your bike, shift to the smallest cassette gear.
  8. Remove the rear wheel from your bike.
    NOTE: You should keep the bike and all of the parts within reach.
  9. Place your bike on the trainer, making sure the chain is on the smallest sprocket of the trainer cassette.
  10. Insert the axle, and hand tighten.

    Trainer with thru axle
  11. Tighten the axle to the torque specification indicated on the axle or in your bike instructions.
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December 2023
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