Repairing a turbo trainer

Grogz · Post by **Grogz** » 10 Aug 2010 21:55

I bought a GIST fluid turbo trainer a few years ago from Chain Reaction Cycles. Wondering why it didn't seem to be working as well as it did, the small puddle of oil underneath was the give away.

Anyone any idea where to get spares to fix the leak? Or indeed how do repair one, what sort of oil to use, etc? Could also do with a replacement roller.

(I've emailed CRC, but no response so far. They now longer stock GIST).

Thanks.

Andy Terry · Post by **Andy Terry** » 10 Aug 2010 22:05

Probably more economical to replace it.

http://www.parker-international.co.uk/2 ... ainer.html

Grogz · Post by **Grogz** » 14 Aug 2010 14:00

I thought that might be the answer. It doesn't take much persuasion to get me buying stuff, though!

born again cyclist · Post by **born again cyclist** » 05 Nov 2010 11:16

my trax cable broke. it took weeks of searching the internet to find the spare bit. but with help from a bike shop in warwick i got the bits and 2 yrs on its still running fine and i saved £150.
but it all depends on the nature of the fault. i didnt find it easy to fix it. the manufacturers arent at all helpful.

Grogz · Post by **Grogz** » 05 Nov 2010 18:07

Decided to buy a new one and now have a £125 Tacx Sartori Gel something or other. Not without it's problems, but Wiggle were quick to sort them and I'm happy with my purchase.

Just need to use it a bit more!