What about the tires? What make/model?

these ones.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/...IDX=2&ZOOM_IDX=1



Sorry can't remember the make, but these are the stock tires that came with the bike.

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"A society is defined not only by what it creates, but by what it refuses to destroy."
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I have always seen shedding of some sort until now. This winter I have been using solid urethane tire called Airfree and haven’t seen any evidence of disintegration at all. They’re used if you absolutely want to avoid punctures- problem is the ride is harsh. I think using them on a trainer is the perfect application.

Here's the thread I started on the same topic a month or so ago - since following the advice in it I've had no trouble at all.

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...0tire%20wear;#277966

Matt

I shreaded 2 tires last winter on my Cyclops Fluid trainer. I have since learned 2 things

1 - It's slippage between the tire and the roller that causes the tire tread to come off and end up on your furniture. You really have to crank down on the roller adjustment and keep the tire pressure up to make sure there is no slippage. I now crank it about 3 full turns more than I was running last winter and the tire wear is much much less.

2 - I've gone to a dedicated trainer wheel/tire/cassette set up. This is what those $59.00 closeout wheels are for. Even if you have to buy everything new, you only have to save 2 or 3 good tires to cover the cost. If you have an extra wheel laying around, so much the better.

Thanks! I bet her tire pressure was low.

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"A society is defined not only by what it creates, but by what it refuses to destroy."
John Sawhill