How to Turn Your Bicycle Into a Spinning Bike

Clean your bike for indoor use. Lubricate your chain and assure proper shifting.

Remove the nubby mountain bike tire from your rear rim by deflating the tire and prying it off the rim with the tire lever. As the tire loosens from the rim, the tube will follow.

Pump the new tube up just enough so that it gains its shape.

Set the shaped tube into the slick tire.

Install the slick tire and tube onto the rim by first inserting the valve into the rim hole. Working around the wheel, tuck one side of the tire bead into the rim.

Flip the wheel and repeat tucking on the other side. As you near completion, the last section will need to be pried onto the rim with your hands or by using the tire lever (depending on the tightness).

Pump the tire up to the recommended tire pressure.

Mount the bike onto the trainer by securing the rear axle between the top post cups on the trainer. To do this, tighten the knob on the left side of the trainer until the posts meet your quick release and clamp it firmly. Your bike should now be somewhat centered on the trainer.

Tighten the knob on the bottom rear of the trainer until the magnetic resistance hits your tire. Adjust the resistance to your desired position with the lever on the side of the magnetic case.

Secure your front wheel on the stabilizing block by placing the tire into the desired slot.