Can Vado 3.0 be used with bike trainer?

[Quinncy]

I live in WI and the weather is bad in the winter. The Vado is my only bike. Wondering if it can be used with a trainer so I don’t have to purchase an additional bike? Any info would be helpful.

 

[Brendon@OEB]

Heck yes it can be used. I'm a huge fan of the Kinetic Rock n Roll trainers, they actually allow you to rock side to side when out of the saddle. There's a thru axle option (you want the fine thread option) and they work great.

Set up most of our clients on their product and they're great.

 

[Quinncy]

Thank you for the info. So I can use any trainer with fine thread through axel, correct?
What do you do that set up clients with the trainer? Can you recommend a trainer that is $150-$300? I spent a grip on the bike and spend 500 on the trainer.
Thanks in advance

 

[Brendon@OEB]

Thank you for the info. So I can use any trainer with fine thread through axel, correct?
What do you do that set up clients with the trainer? Can you recommend a trainer that is $150-$300? I spent a grip on the bike and spend 500 on the trainer.
Thanks in advance

If you don't want a smart trainer I'd definitely encourage their "rock n roll" model fluid trainer. You can upgrade to the smart resistance unit down the road if you'd like.

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Get that one and make sure to get the Turntable front wheel chock so you can rock the bike back and forth. I know that trainer is over budget but it's well worth it.

Edit: Correct, with their fine axle you can use most trainers, but the cheap ones aren't wide enough for the rear boost spacing of the Vado/Como. The trainer I listed above works like a dream.