Cheap (rear) wheel for trainer?
 

I am in the market for a trainer wheel.

Any recommendation? Nashbar?

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.

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.

I am using old tires too. but I meant the wheel itself :)

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.

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: http://www.wiggle.com/shimano-whrs01...er-rear-wheel/

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.

Buy a really good new rear wheel and put old one on trainer!

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