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trainers and tires

Kensho

Jan 2, 03 20:46

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Ok.. so what's the trick with tires and trainers?

I have been using a certain tire for a few months now. Just recently, it started to bead and wear slightly. Cleaning rubber beads off my bike and carpet is a pain in the ass...

Is it because the tire is getting old?

Is it because I finally inflated them to proper pressure? (110psi)

Is it from over/under tightening the tension?

What tire pressure works best on a trainer? Before they started beading I think they were 60-70psi... hmmm...

Should I use cheap $12 tires, or will they start beading immediately?

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Roy in Oz

Jan 2, 03 21:19

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Greg, I find that Continental tyres don't last very long on my windtrainer (Cycle-Ops Fluid). I have had much better wear from Michelin Axial Pro's. I also find that I get better wear when I run the tyres at 110psi and have the tyre pressed firmly against the roller (so that there is no slipping of the tyre against the roller).

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jeremyb

Jan 2, 03 21:29

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i ride conti's and they have never beaded on my trainer. They get a little squared off from the trainer but i think thats pretty normal/acceptable. I ride them at like 100 psi or so.

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Tom Demerly

Jan 3, 03 8:41

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I agree, continentals seem to last if run at 110psi and the trainer's resistance roller is correctly adjusted against the tire. Using an inexpensive tire is also a good alternative or last season's worn out training tires.

Tom Demerly
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-JBMarshTX

Jan 3, 03 9:09

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I've had really good luck with the michelin tires as well. I've also been using a hutchinson reflex that has worked very well.

Vredistein's seemed like they beaded up regarless of the pressure, and the softer Conti's didn't seem to work very well for me. I prefer to use a totally slick tire, and I have an inexpensive rear wheel and cassette that I use on the trainer.

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