kewlrunningz
11-06-03, 05:00 PM
I have a fluid trainer and needless to say my lightweight Kenda tires are shot. After 2 nights the rubber is shedding and the seatsays are covered in it. What tire will do the job?
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georgesnatcher
11-06-03, 05:21 PM
Performance has some pretty inexpensive tires. Look at their Forte brand.
djbowen1
11-06-03, 06:03 PM
my conti ultra 2000's hold up fine and dont shred
kewlrunningz
11-06-03, 08:12 PM
Ok I'll try some of those. I don't believe it's that the wheel is positioned too close to the roller is it? I'm sure it isn't but who knows. 3 nights and I can see the rubber is gone and fibers are showing through.
Louis
11-07-03, 05:55 PM
No tire should wear that quickly on a trainer. Yes, trainers are known for wearing tires out rapidly; but I suspect something is not positioned or adjusted properly.
jtm133
11-10-03, 08:46 PM
vredestein ricorsos
kewlrunningz
11-10-03, 09:04 PM
I switched the conti 2000's which I fortunately had on my old bike and sure enough no wear on them! In fact it's my what 6 day on it and I just averaged a 179 HR for 30 mins. Junior Nationals are withing a grasp now.
roadbuzz
11-11-03, 03:42 AM
It seems like tires that use the softer, silicone rubber compounds don't hold up well on the trainer. Good old black, carbon rubber seems to hold up the best.
I don't know about anyone else, but I usually end up with a few odd used tires by fall. Like when a rear tire wears out, the front still has some miles left, and I want to try a different pair. Bottom line is I've never had to buy tires specifically for the trainer.
Good luck at the nationals! ;)
I don't know about anyone else, but I usually end up with a few odd used tires by fall. Like when a rear tire wears out, the front still has some miles left, and I want to try a different pair. Bottom line is I've never had to buy tires specifically for the trainer.
Good luck at the nationals! ;)
roadwarrior
11-11-03, 04:25 AM
It seems like tires that use the softer, silicone rubber compounds don't hold up well on the trainer. Good old black, carbon rubber seems to hold up the best.
I don't know about anyone else, but I usually end up with a few odd used tires by fall. Like when a rear tire wears out, the front still has some miles left, and I want to try a different pair. Bottom line is I've never had to buy tires specifically for the trainer.
Good luck at the nationals! ;)
I do the same...I save my old tires and use them on the trainer, and I have an inexpensive rear wheel that I switch out when using the Fluid2. But I have never shredded a tire on my trainer...the wheel just needs to be set close enough that you can't spin the tire (can't hear a squealing noise when pushing down on the pedal) because the resistance will come from the trainer, not how tightly the tire is touching the trainer.
I use Michelin Pro Race and have five Axial Pros in the wings for replacement. Never had a problem.
I don't know about anyone else, but I usually end up with a few odd used tires by fall. Like when a rear tire wears out, the front still has some miles left, and I want to try a different pair. Bottom line is I've never had to buy tires specifically for the trainer.
Good luck at the nationals! ;)
I do the same...I save my old tires and use them on the trainer, and I have an inexpensive rear wheel that I switch out when using the Fluid2. But I have never shredded a tire on my trainer...the wheel just needs to be set close enough that you can't spin the tire (can't hear a squealing noise when pushing down on the pedal) because the resistance will come from the trainer, not how tightly the tire is touching the trainer.
I use Michelin Pro Race and have five Axial Pros in the wings for replacement. Never had a problem.
ParamountScapin
11-11-03, 05:03 AM
The trainer gets the old road tires. Saying that, I haven't had to change in a couple of years as I have sentenced my original set of Specialized Armidillos to the trainer and they are so thick and heavy they don't seem to wear out. Probably get 10,000 trainer miles out of them (several years).