wahoowatri wrote:
I've been using a spare rear wheel for my trainer so I don't wear out my road tire. I'm planning to upgrade my current rim brake bike to a disc brake bike. Basic question but I'm new to discs - will I be able to still use the spare rear wheel on the trainer with a disc brake bike or do I need to buy a new wheel? Is there a way to modify the wheel so it works?
Thanks!
If the rear dropout spacing is the same you might be able to use the old wheel.
The other thing to consider is if the disc bike uses a quick release or though axle to mount the wheel. If its through axle you may need a new wheel. Some hubs can be converted from quick release to through axle, that may be an option if the conversion parts are available for your hub.
You also may need a through axle adapter to use the new bike on the trainer.
If you are keeping the old bike you could just use it as a trainer bike and ride the new bike outside.