I'm never to "tire-d" for TE

[RoadRaven]

My experience has been that Trainers will wear tires faster.

Before we bought our spin bike, we used a trainer. We had one wheel which was used for whatever bike was put on the trainer, and it lived inside beside the trainer when no bike was on it.

It only ever had a worn out, no-ggod-for-road tyre on it... because yes, trainers do wear tyes quickly - and only in one spot. On the road, remember, tyres contact the road in different angles/places... on the trainer the wear is constant in one line...

[cherinyc]

I am really glad that you all mentioned the trainer on tire effect. I would've had to find out the hard way (as you all have) so THANKS!!!

The cheapest I have been able to find the GP4000's are on www.biketiresdirect.com , and they will be about $89 shipping included. Is that about right? They seem to be cheaper there than on performancebike.com or anywhere else, but maybe there is a better place to look?

Wish they were free.

[SR500]

For a silky smooth ride on a road tire Vittoria EVO Open Corsa CX's are about the best around. The Michelin Pro Race 2 is likely the best all around tire for ride, wear, etc... but Vittoria's have a smoother feel. About the best place to buy tires, Conti's included is www.probikekit.com, great prices and free shipping to the states, often faster shipping then Nashbar or Performance. My husband has ordered multiple times and never had any problems.

[SouthernBelle]

I'm eagerly reading this as Cher and I have the same wheels and similar bikes.

I also have a trainer question. Does this contribute to wear on your components as well? Even though you aren't on the road, you are still turning, shifting etc.

[cherinyc]

I also have a trainer question. Does this contribute to wear on your components as well? Even though you aren't on the road, you are still turning, shifting etc.

turning? where ya going?

[Cassandra_Cain]

turning? where ya going?

LOL

BTW, Cheri, performance has 20% off today on everything.

[cherinyc]

Thanks Cass - I saw that Performance sale. I am excited that when I move to Denver that there will be a Performance Store nearby. I so much like seeing things in person rather than being restricted to online.

How far is Denver from Alberquerque (that's a really hard place to spell)?

Doh!! : Al-bu-quer-que...there.

[Cassandra_Cain]

Thanks Cass - I saw that Performance sale. I am excited that when I move to Denver that there will be a Performance Store nearby. I so much like seeing things in person rather than being restricted to online.

How far is Denver from Alberquerque (that's a really hard place to spell)?

Doh!! : Al-bu-quer-que...there.

That is exciting - denver is a really neat place!

I agree about seeing things in person, it always helps.

Denver to ABQ is a straight shot on i-25, about 430 miles or so = 6.5 hours of driving. The speed limit is 70 or more virtually the entire way. I've done it a few times on weekends before.

[SouthernBelle]

turning? where ya going?

to h811 and back.

[cherinyc]

to h811 and back.

that'll be a loooooooong ride on a trainer. hee hee....