Is this turbo trainer thing too easy?

[belgiangoth]

Using a cyclops old fathomed magnetic tt. Adjusting the resistance setting appears to do nothing and it doesn’t seem to be providing much resistance. Is there anything I can check or fix without needing to replace the unit?

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[honest guv]

[Bmblbzzz]

Oh. I thought you meant time trials.

[De Sisti]

Oh. I thought you meant time trials.

That's the problem with people throwing abbreviations around, thinking everyone knows what they mean.

[tatanab]

Oh. I thought you meant time trials.

That's the problem with people throwing abbreviations around, thinking everyone knows what they mean.

Nah. It means top tube.

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Tourist Trophy shirley

[belgiangoth]

Oh. I thought you meant time trials.

We all know time trials are too easy.

[seph]

... and resistance is futile..

[cycleruk]

Using a cyclops old fathomed magnetic tt. Adjusting the resistance setting appears to do nothing and it doesn’t seem to be providing much resistance. Is there anything I can check or fix without needing to replace the unit?]

I've no idea how a mag' trainer works but initially I would check that the cable adjuster is working as it should.
Follow the cable down to the unit to see where / what it is connected too.
Probably some cover that can be removed to where the cable connects and see if anything is moving as you operate the lever.

[Syd]

Last time I used a non-smart turbo (can’t recall how it developed resistance) I set the unit once then simply changed gears on the bike to alter it. May be worth a go at that.

[Bowedw]

I bought a second hand cross trainer. Ready dismantled which was convenient but concealed the fact that the resistance adjustment did nothing.
I opened it up and moved the magnet closer to the flywheel and it's fine now. Your turbo trainer will have a similar arrangement which you may be able to access. I did have one but cannot remember any details if it could be opened up.

[Si]

The resistance lever makes little difference to my mag TT. I change resistance by changing gear.

[rmurphy195]

Last time I used a non-smart turbo (can’t recall how it developed resistance) I set the unit once then simply changed gears on the bike to alter it. May be worth a go at that.

I would echo this. I keep mine on its lowest mag setting for the most part and use the bike's higher gears. A plus point is that there's less resistance - and hopefully therefore less wear - on the tyre. I don't get the black tyre marks on the roller that I've seen some complain of, so maybe there's a connection.