Thread: Trainer Tires ???
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Old 12-17-12 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Ultraslide
I just got a used Kurt Kinetic and even if I crank down the resistance unit to the max (5 turns) and lower my tire pressure I can still make it slip. Running a 23mm Conti GP4000S tire. I am certainly no Chris Hoy ... so I am wondering if a dedicated trainer tire on an extra wheel would help or is it just a waste of money.

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Something's not right with this picture. I use Continental GPS 4000S on a KK (as well as other tires) I've never had a problem with slipping, even doing shorter intervals at 500 watts+.

If it's setup correctly, you shouldn't be getting slipping, certainly not to the point that the slipping would be a problem.

I'd check how you've got the bike in the trainer. Also what air pressure in the tire?
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