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2007-12-19 5:19 PM


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Subject: Bike Trainer Tire Chewing Problem
Hi All,

I just recently started training significantly more on a stationary bike trainer and noticed a slight wearing away (designated by the strip of flatness in the middle going all the way around my tire) of my tire. First, is this a bad thing that I should be worried about (as in oh crap, I'm gonna get a flat or worse)? And second, what can I do to avoid this problem? I've heard that getting a secondary tire specifically for trainers is what some people do?

Thanks!

2007-12-19 5:46 PM
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Subject: RE: Bike Trainer Tire Chewing Problem
Very common experience. You can sacrifice a few cheapo tires, or you may want to consider a trainer specific tire.

Check: http://www.roadcycling.com/cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi/6/1097
2007-12-19 5:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Bike Trainer Tire Chewing Problem
Either buy a cheap tire (don't bother with the "trainer specific" models IMO--just go cheap).  Or when you decide a tire is no longer road-worthy but still has some life in it, you can designate it for trainer detail until it wears out.
2007-12-19 6:03 PM
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Subject: RE: Bike Trainer Tire Chewing Problem
Xan - 2007-12-19 5:46 PM Very common experience. You can sacrifice a few cheapo tires, or you may want to consider a trainer specific tire. Check: http://www.roadcycling.com/cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi/6/1097

 

 

I have one of these. It is wonderful. It's very hard rubber and does not get chewed up. Ever.

 



Edited by TexOma 2007-12-19 6:04 PM
2007-12-19 9:13 PM
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Subject: RE: Bike Trainer Tire Chewing Problem
If you have a spare wheel laying around then i would suggest the Conti trainer tire.  It's a nice hard rubber and will give you more consistent results without the need to crank down the drum pressure.  You definitely don't want to ride it outside though.
2007-12-19 9:40 PM
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Subject: RE: Bike Trainer Tire Chewing Problem
Definitely go with the continental trainer tire. Keeping your tire properly inflated will also help avoid excess wear.


2007-12-24 10:46 AM
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Subject: RE: Bike Trainer Tire Chewing Problem
I've got the Continental Ultra Sport Hometrainer Tire (see link). Solves the problem with shredding regular road tires. BTW - make sure you use a steel/trainer skewer.

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http://www.trisports.com/coulspho.html
2007-12-24 10:54 AM
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Subject: RE: Bike Trainer Tire Chewing Problem
I use the Conti trainer tire and I have been using it for over 2 years. It's still in great shape.
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