Bike Compatibility

Kinetic trainers are compatible with all bikes -- from recumbents, to BMX, to track, to road or mountain bikes they all fit. By doing some simple adjustments, our frame can accommodate any bike.

Our trainers come from the factory set up to fit most road and triathlon wheel sizes (27′, 29′, and 700c). When a smaller wheel is put in other trainers, the bike is often held in an awkward downhill position unless a riser block is used. The legs of our trainer can be placed in three positions. Changing the position of the legs will raise or lower the height of the rear wheel. Leveling the bike in this fashion often eliminates the need for a riser block. The second leg position is engineered for mountain bike wheel and holds the 26′ wheel about 1′ from the floor. The third leg position is engineered for 20′ wheels (406 IBD) which are used on BMX bikes, small wheel recumbent bikes / trikes and Kids bikes.

For wheels with a smaller outside diameter than 22′, it is necessary to use the Small Wheel Adapter (SWA). The SWA moves the resistance unit up 3′ and allows the trainer to fit wheels with an outside diameter as small as 16′.

The other major issue in fitting a bike on a trainer is the quick release skewer or axle bolts on the bike. Skewers come in all shapes and sizes as well as widths. Our unique axle cone fits 99% of OEM skewers on the market, but sometimes it is desirable to get a better fit by using a different cone. Switching a cone is easy and inexpensive. We have cones cup kits available to fit bolt-on wheels like on track and BMX bikes, internally geared hubs, and even SRAM Dual Drive systems.

Our trainer will also accommodate less common dropout widths that are often found on BMX, track, and tandem bikes. With our patented quick release mounting system, switching between bikes with wider or narrower dropouts has never been easier or more stable. Our trainer is approved for use with tandem bikes with 145mm dropouts and both riders mounted. The Kinetic will also securely hold a track bike with dropouts as small as 90 mm.