How to install a trainer quick release skewer.

This video will show you how to change out a quick release skewer for one that works on a trainer.

[privatepenguin]

Thanks - good summary. Every video I see about setting up your trainer starts with..."I've already replaced the skewer on the rear wheel"...which does nothing for me. This was a great summary of that step.

[wakeupuk]

Chris, I salute you sir, as ex teacher, trainer and presenter not on bikes but primarily 'technical' for the ONLY YouTuber on here to show in 'excellent' detail how the most important fitting is actually done as oppose either rushing through how it needs to be done. Also, important extras such as right way of putting the springs on, showing what and how to release the back wheel. If only YouTube could have a premium service that has only very high level videos such as yours, I would pay extra, so I did not waste my time going through so much crap and shaking my head at how people have no idea hot to promote their product or wish to help people.

[koalawilliams]

I can not thank you enough! Just bought an 80's mountain bike and had the worst time trying to find a demonstration video for the quick release skewer (didn't even know what it was called) to put my bike back together. Thank you!!!!

[dih]

THANK YOU CHRIS! You're the only one that simply showed the original skewer coming out, new one sliding in, with perfectly simple explanation. Others showed the wheel being taken off and then the chain had to be reinstalled, realigned, etc. It was making me think I couldn't risk doing it!! I now have a bike trainer to use, can pretend to be riding the streets of Paris, and my bike isn't collecting dust because it's too crazy out on the roads in my town. Best to you!!

[Gabriel-mjud]

Thank you so much for this video. I was trying to put together my Deuter bike trainer. I found several videos on assembly, but no one explained what they were doing, just played music. Very frustrating, until I found your video. Great explanation. So glad I found you.

[johnbrown-clsj]

Thank for sharing! Your video stopped me calling or driving to the bike shop to get help.

[ricso]

Great teaching video. Thank you muchly, you've made this look easy in simple terms and plain talk. Appreciate the tip on keeping the bike on the floor, I think that is key to a trouble free ish change out.

[Ashley-rkkz]

Thank you so much for making this video! I was having such a hard time figuring out how to do this for some reason. I also had no idea why I needed the skewer in the first place, so thanks for that explanation, too!

[libinchandran]

Huge thanks, I was confused about what’s the exact position of spring should be . 👍🏻

[liaatherton]

SO HELPFUL!!! You are clear, concise, and confidence-building.

[kaceebui]

THANK YOU for this! I just got a bike trainer that comes with a release skewer but I didn't know what to do since I am new to using the bike trainer!

[halerobert]

Thank You for the video I just finished putting together the BalanceFrom Bike trainer and the very basic instructions ( they didn't need to be complicated ) said nothing about attaching the bike to the trainer. Your video provided the extra instructions that didn't come with the trainer

[aras]

Thanks so much- you answered every question I had, and more. The bike shop must've really torqued that lever tight on my new bike- I thought I must've been doing it wrong. And Saris offers zero info for a first time trainer user.

[onyxravenstorm]

Thank you for your video and your commentary below answering the questions that came in. My bike's rear was bolted on and I wanted to use a trainer - so I appreciate the assist. I am super new and was concerned I was getting in over my head. Best!

[IndiaDelgado]

Thanks for the tips. Especially the one about swapping out on the ground. I had mines upside down and and learned the hard way!

[jamescoogan]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this. I’m in the market for my first turbo trainer and needed help understanding the purpose of this.

[M_IkeLeBlanc]

Great video! Very concise and easy to follow. Thank you!

[kurtboesen]

Great video, easy to follow. Thanks for your explanation as well as directions.

[midkort]

Thank you. Your explanation is just what I needed.

[michaelomer]

Hey Chris - thanks for the video. Brand new bike, so a bit apprehensive about taking out the axle. Any do's and don'ts?
You mention wheel alignment - tips on that would be useful. Your narration was really clear.