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[Closed] turbo trainer - what tyres?

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OK so just bought a turbo but do you just use a slick mtb road tyre (and if so what size? turbo's a TACX)or a dedicated turbo tyre


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 8:10 pm
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How about pink ones to match the big girls blouse factor of those frightened to go out?
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Or perhaps a nice grey tyre to match the excitement your going to experience while doing it?
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😉


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 8:17 pm
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more to do with with having osteoperosis than being frightened 😥 aint worth the risk on ice


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 8:20 pm
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Yes you can use a slick, but because the turbo builds up heat, there are dedicated tyres with a compound that resists the heat better. I use a continental one, they last longer (I'm told, though mine shows little wear in months of use).


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 8:21 pm
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I use the slicks that are already on my mtb and have noticed any wear on them (spesh nimbus).


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 8:52 pm
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bump


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 10:27 pm
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Slicks here too! Too noisy otherwise


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 10:30 pm
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i popped my roadbike on the Tacx Satori, and just used the standard tyres. I done it in the conversatory andthe turbo ate the tyre. Think i had too much pressure on the tyre from the roller. Black 'marbles' all over the conservatory floor, walls and kitchen door. Missus wasn't too happy..... took much cleaning.


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 10:37 pm
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One of [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18805 ]these[/url]. I use the road version and have found it very hard wearing and quiet


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 11:56 pm