Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area - Tires for roller use?

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Soo__Fuego

03-11-12, 05:23 PM

After a couple of days Ive noticed some wear on my rear tire. I had read and understood roller use would wear down tires faster than road use and thats ok, but any recommendations as to which tires I should run?

http://i41.tinypic.com/16bc1eg.jpg

Btw those Bontrager slicks were sponsored by my LBS so Im not sweating them wearing down quickly as again, I got them for free, new.

joshpants

03-12-12, 09:07 AM

Cheapie Bontrager slicks are exactly what I'm using - mated to some cheapie bontrager rims. I just swap out the whole wheelset-up whenever I use the rollers. I'm sure when I blow through them, I'll just use some older road tires on the same rims.