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[Closed] Can I use my hybrid on a turbo trainer?

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Been thinking about this and was wondering if I can use my hybrid on a turbo trainer?

I can't see a reason why not but thought I would ask.

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Steve


 
Posted : 21/03/2014 9:12 am
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Only issue might be if the rear tyre has some knobbles on it?

In fact if it has any tread it may get too warm and start losing a lot of rubber.

also, check that the overall diameter of the wheel and tyre fit - a chunky tyre on a 700c rim maybe give too large a diameter for your model of turbo.

other than the above go for it- I used a slicked up 26" mtb in mine for a while.


 
Posted : 21/03/2014 9:16 am
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I think as long as the rear tyre is slick, it will work.


 
Posted : 21/03/2014 9:16 am
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Yep the tyre is pretty slick and is a 700 x 28

Any suggestions on a secondhand trainer to kook out for or are the cheap ones at halfords any good?


 
Posted : 21/03/2014 9:30 am