Turbo's + tyres!
Discussion
After some advice from those in the know please..
The missus has mentioned that she wants to start going to the gym to use the exercise bikes, but I suggested a turbo may be the way to go - means I can use it too, and it may actually get a little use that way! (plus it means she'll actually use the bike she's had for 3 years!)
She's got hardrock, so I'd obviously have to get a new tyre for it (and would get a turbo specific one I'd guess), but was wondering are they really needed if you already have road tyres on?
I'd be using the turbo on my cross bike which I use to commute on 4 days a week, so don't want to be changing tyres every time I want to use it - do they really suffer that much from turbo use? Other option would be to get a cheap single speed, and use that on the turbo, although then that will no doubt lead to the "you don't need another bloody bike" discussion with SWMBO
The missus has mentioned that she wants to start going to the gym to use the exercise bikes, but I suggested a turbo may be the way to go - means I can use it too, and it may actually get a little use that way! (plus it means she'll actually use the bike she's had for 3 years!)
She's got hardrock, so I'd obviously have to get a new tyre for it (and would get a turbo specific one I'd guess), but was wondering are they really needed if you already have road tyres on?
I'd be using the turbo on my cross bike which I use to commute on 4 days a week, so don't want to be changing tyres every time I want to use it - do they really suffer that much from turbo use? Other option would be to get a cheap single speed, and use that on the turbo, although then that will no doubt lead to the "you don't need another bloody bike" discussion with SWMBO
turbo trainer tyres are rock hard, you will wear out a regular tyre very quickly on a turbo. not sure how easy it is to get trainer tyres in 26" though?
if i were you i would get another rear wheel for the cross bike and fit that with a trainer tyre. it doesnt need to be anything special and assuming the cx is 8/9 speed, you can get something built up with a cheap cassette for around £50. just swop over the wheels rather tha nfaff with tyre changing.
if i were you i would get another rear wheel for the cross bike and fit that with a trainer tyre. it doesnt need to be anything special and assuming the cx is 8/9 speed, you can get something built up with a cheap cassette for around £50. just swop over the wheels rather tha nfaff with tyre changing.
on a trainer, the rear wheel is locked in place so you cant fall off.
on rollers, you are not supported, there are plenty of youtube videos of people on rollers with amusing consequences. its quite hard to be honest but rollers area a far better training method, you have to concentrate really hard compared to trainers where you can really let your technique drop when you tire and there are no consequences. on rollers, a moments lapse of concentration and you are on the floor.
tacx trainers are pretty good and there are always a few on ebay.
on rollers, you are not supported, there are plenty of youtube videos of people on rollers with amusing consequences. its quite hard to be honest but rollers area a far better training method, you have to concentrate really hard compared to trainers where you can really let your technique drop when you tire and there are no consequences. on rollers, a moments lapse of concentration and you are on the floor.
tacx trainers are pretty good and there are always a few on ebay.
swerni said:
daz3210 said:
What exactly is the difference between a trainer and a set of rollers? Do they both have the same effect on tyres?
Trainer holds the bike in place, rollers you have to balance.Much less wear from rollers as you aren't forcing the tyre against the roller.
They are very different though.
Reality is, for 98% of people, tyre wear is irrelevant.
Most turbo's sit the in garage unused and unloved
I'm thinking is it worth buying a trainer to use in the garage when the weather is s
t.swerni said:
Assuming your a mere mortal, not one of the uber cyclists that frequent these parts, I really wouldn't worry about it.
I've used a turbo on and off over the years and never bothered changing and never seen any noticeable wear.
This. Did 2-3 turbo sessions per week over a few months this winter and the tyre still had plenty of tread left come spring.I've used a turbo on and off over the years and never bothered changing and never seen any noticeable wear.
nammynake said:
swerni said:
Assuming your a mere mortal, not one of the uber cyclists that frequent these parts, I really wouldn't worry about it.
I've used a turbo on and off over the years and never bothered changing and never seen any noticeable wear.
This. Did 2-3 turbo sessions per week over a few months this winter and the tyre still had plenty of tread left come spring.I've used a turbo on and off over the years and never bothered changing and never seen any noticeable wear.
If it's a mtb, just make sure it's not a knobbly tyre that she's using.
Chicken Chaser said:
nammynake said:
swerni said:
Assuming your a mere mortal, not one of the uber cyclists that frequent these parts, I really wouldn't worry about it.
I've used a turbo on and off over the years and never bothered changing and never seen any noticeable wear.
This. Did 2-3 turbo sessions per week over a few months this winter and the tyre still had plenty of tread left come spring.I've used a turbo on and off over the years and never bothered changing and never seen any noticeable wear.
If it's a mtb, just make sure it's not a knobbly tyre that she's using.
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