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Old 01-09-17 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dsbrantjr
I would put the max rated air pressure in the tires and adjust the roller pressure until it is just above where the tire slips. If the roller is rather smooth you might try putting some of that grit-faced anti-slip tape used on stair steps on the roller to increase the friction so you could lessen the pressure. fietsbob's suggestion of airless tires is a good one.
ok going to try the on a older tire right now as I really do not want to mess up my new schwalbes also looking online at trainer tires BUT none to be had foe 27x1-1/4 tire I do NOT understand Why that six
ze is so hard to get as most bikes I have seen ride on the 27 tires
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