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Turbo Trainer

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  • 08-09-2015 9:28am
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    duffman3833
    Registered Users Posts: 1,034 ✭✭✭


    I got a turbo trainer for those dull wet days that i don't want to go out in that lovely Irish weather and im just asking the question, does the roller on turbo trainer cause wear on back tyre as i checked mine and it was pretty hot after a session so i think there is some friction between tyre and roller which may cause wear, more than cycling on road
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    munsterbear
    Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭munsterbear


    You can buy tyres built for use on turbo trainer. I sourced a spare wheel, cog set and turbo tyre, so can change in less than a minute.


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    jamesd
    Registered Users Posts: 3,419 ✭✭✭jamesd


    You need a turbo trainer tyre, or even handier is a spare backwheel with the turbo trainer tyre on it that you swap over.
    Or else another bike for the trainer :)


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    harringtonp
    Registered Users Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭harringtonp


    Yes. I picked up a wheel for 25E from a guy here on boards that had a worn rim but was dead straight. Put a worn tyre on it and its been perfect for turbo ever since.


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    duffman3833
    Registered Users Posts: 1,034 ✭✭✭duffman3833


    didn't hear about this when i was looking these up. damm it :(


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    dancrowley
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭dancrowley


    duffman3833 wrote: »
    I got a turbo trainer for those dull wet days that i don't want to go out in that lovely Irish weather and im just asking the question, does the roller on turbo trainer cause wear on back tyre as i checked mine and it was pretty hot after a session so i think there is some friction between tyre and roller which may cause wear, more than cycling on road

    The wear can be greater if the connection between the roller and the tyre isn't sufficient, resulting in the tyre "skidding" a little. I've a turbo which has my tyre in contact with the roller and have had little issue, with the "pressure" of the tyre/roller connection verified by a *click* when tightening.


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    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    Tyres with threads generate more heat. I use a Michelin Krylium which is slick and it develops absolutely no heat but then again the roller is elastogel which probably helps too.


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    death1234567
    Registered Users Posts: 3,331 ✭✭✭death1234567


    zaffiro-pro-home-trainer-tyre
    These tyres are great and are quieter too.


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    duffman3833
    Registered Users Posts: 1,034 ✭✭✭duffman3833


    death1234567 wrote: »
    zaffiro-pro-home-trainer-tyre
    These tyres are great and are quieter too.


    but this is just the tyre, id have to change it each time to use it. Thats not good for me as i do use the bike outdoors too. would i need to get an extra rim also?


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    johnk123
    Registered Users Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭johnk123


    You can either change the tyre (not that big a deal if it's the winter and you're only getting out on the weekends) or just get a separate wheel.

    I went with the wheel option. If you pick up a cheap wheel, then either use old worn road tyres, or just get the turbo tyre. All in not an expensive setup.


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