Nashbar Fluid User Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Nashbar Trainer. The Nashbar Fluid trainer provides smooth, quiet and adjustable resistance to meet the 

demands of any workout.

PARTS LIST:

PART 

PART CODE 

Trainer Frame .............................................................A ..........

Resistance Unit  ..........................................................B ..........

Base Plate ...................................................................C ..........

Lever Handle ...............................................................D ..........

Load Lever ..................................................................E ..........

Control Knob ...............................................................F ..........

Left Axle Support Cup .................................................G ..........

Right Axle Support Cup ...............................................H ..........

Resistance Unit Bolts and Washers ............................ I ...........

Base Plate Bolt, Nut and Washers ..............................J ..........

Frame Leg Bolt, Washer, Nut, Nut Cover ......................K ..........

Frame Leg Plastic End Caps ......................................L ..........

Quick Release (QR) Skewer ...................................... M ..........

5mm Hex Wrench ................................................not shown ...

FLUID TRAINER

•  This trainer is intended for single-rider bicycles only.

•  Read and follow all instructions.

•  Before beginning each workout, be sure bicycle is securely attached to the trainer.

•  During use, resistance unit can become hot enough to cause burns. Do not touch resistance unit during or after use,  

until it has had sufficient time to cool.

•  Keep children and pets away from the trainer during use.

•  Consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.

WARNING

For Technical support, call 1-800-888-2710 

0513-1   BN-NFLD   Made in Italy

For Technical support, call 1-800-888-2710 

0513-1   BN-NFLD   Made in Italy

Read and follow all instructions concerning installation of bicycle on trainer. Failure to use supplied quick release skewer or to 

securely attach bicycle to trainer could result in the bicycle falling, causing injury to rider or bystanders.

WARNING

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ASSEMBLY: 

(Note: In this manual, "Left" and "Right" are 

from the perspective of a rider seated on the bicycle.)

1. Remove the trainer frame, resistance unit and all parts from the 

box. Open the frame and set it on a flat, stable surface.     

2. Use the included 5mm hex wrench to remove the bolt, washers  

and nut (J) from the frame (A). See Figure 1.

3. Attach the base plate (C) to the frame (A). Depress the two buttons 

at the end of the base plate with your fingers and align them with    

the holes in the tabs on the trainer frame. See Figure 2 and 3.  

Then reinstall the bolt, washer and nut (J) and tighten. See Figure 4.

4. Use the included 5mm hex wrench to attach the resistance unit  

(B) to the base plate (C) using two bolts and washers (I). See    

Figure 5 and 6. There are two sets of mounting holes in the base  

plate to accommodate different wheel sizes. Use the appropriate  

set of mounting holes for your wheel size.

5. For wheels with a diameter larger than 28”, you should also   

replace the plastic plugs in the front legs of the trainer frame to   

reduce the open angle of the frame. This requires removing the  

front legs from the trainer frame. 

a. Remove the nut cover, nut, bolt and washer (K) from each leg  

and remove the legs from the frame.  See Figure 7 and 8.

b. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to remove the plastic end cap  

(L) from the end of each leg and install the included end caps in    

their place using a rubber mallet if necessary. See Figure 9 and 10.

c. Align the legs with the frame and reinstall the bolts, washers,  

nuts and nut covers (K).