Cheap (rear) wheel for trainer?
03-01-17, 11:10 AM
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I've been using last years tires. Only had 2,500 miles on them, just rotate those out. So far have about 950 on a used tire. Get some new freshies for the actual road every spring!
Works great.
Works great.
03-01-17, 11:14 AM
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If I buy a dedicated trainer wheel, I generally look for sales online. I've bought new Mavic Aksium rear wheels for $99 and less.
03-01-17, 11:22 AM
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Ask your friends for an old used wheel that they no longer use. Worn out rims may be unsafe for road riding, but OK on a trainer. Mount worn out old tires on it as well.
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Perhaps this is an opportunity to upgrade your primary wheel and use your current wheel as the trainer wheel? More money? Yes. But, hey.
More on point: https://www.wiggle.com/shimano-whrs01...er-rear-wheel/
More on point: https://www.wiggle.com/shimano-whrs01...er-rear-wheel/
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Shimano WH-R501 Wheelset > Components > Wheels > Road Wheels | Jenson USA
I just bought this set for a CX/gravel/fireroad/commuter. Not the lightest wheelset, but looks well built. 8-9-10 speed only, unfortunately.
I just bought this set for a CX/gravel/fireroad/commuter. Not the lightest wheelset, but looks well built. 8-9-10 speed only, unfortunately.
03-01-17, 01:23 PM
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03-01-17, 06:55 PM
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Unfortunately for me I have had several rear wheels develope cracks around the spoke holes. I retired them from road duty and realized they make the perfect trainer tires - the wheel is not supporting the weight of me and the bike and if it fails, no biggie!
I know this does not answer your question unless you have a wheel similar to mine laying around.
Good luck
I know this does not answer your question unless you have a wheel similar to mine laying around.
Good luck
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