Training & Nutrition - MTB tire for trainer

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caelismadison

07-21-07, 07:45 PM

I just purchased a trainer so I can get up and ride in the morning before work. I will be riding in my garage and want to know what tire I should get. I want a slick I know ,but could you give some advise? thanks.

ryan

caelismadison

07-23-07, 05:45 AM

Am I the only mountain biker that uses a trainer?

buckstoy

07-23-07, 06:34 PM

I've been using a Schwalbe Marathon Plus 26X1.5 when using my mountain bike on a trainer, it's holding up well so far.

bh357

07-24-07, 08:36 AM

Buy the cheapest slick you can find. Trainers are quite hard on tires.

kenseth03

07-28-07, 07:45 PM

I have used some Performance Forte slicks that I got for $5.99. I agree for this purpose all you need is a cheap one.

BloomBikeShop

07-29-07, 05:45 AM

I have used some Performance Forte slicks that I got for $5.99. I agree for this purpose all you need is a cheap one.

That's what I was going to say - look in Nashbar and Performance for their house brand MTB slicks.