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Back wheel issues with new Turbo

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  • 12-02-2011 6:25pm
    #1
    andyoc
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭


    Hi

    I was just talkin to the guys this morning on the way to Sally Gap about my sich.

    I got a turbo for Christmas, but the [road] bike up on it, and after a couple of sessions, went to pump the wheels, and had a blowout on the back one.

    Should I use a differenr wheel/tyre combo for the turbo sessions?

    Cheers


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    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 75,990 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    You need to use a trainer tyre when on the turbo. Normal tyres overheat, significantly shortening their life


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    ROK ON
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    Most definitely.
    Turbos eat most tyres. They can lead to a lot of rubber burn when using a traditional road tyre.

    You can get a hard compound rubber turbo tyre. Cheaper in the long run than continually replacing blowouts.

    I have used a Schwalbe Ultremo in the past whilst on a turbo and have smelt burning rubber.


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    andyoc
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭andyoc


    Thanx guys, and what about a wheel?


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    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 75,990 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Normal wheel will do, but getting the turbo tyre on is a nightmare - it would be a lot easier keeping a spare wheel for the turbo


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    High Nellie
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    Beasty wrote: »
    You need to use a trainer tyre when on the turbo. Normal tyres overheat, significantly shortening their life

    No, you don't 'need' to spend yet more money on a special tyre. Go into any bike shop and ask them for old tyres they have replaced. Most will be glad to give them to you. Or you will inevitably end up with old tyres yourself.


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