Flat area on tire after trainer affect handling?

[Triskeliongirl]

[QUOTE=li10up;162761]
I don't plan on riding the trainer a whole lot since the weather here is usually pretty good year round. So changing the tire back and forth would be a pain. ...QUOTE]

I use a spare rear wheel for riding the trainer. Its not unsafe to use the same tire, but it increaes the probablity you will flat. Swapping a wheel is easier than changing the tire back and forth.

[traveller_62]

You definitely increase your chance of a flat if you use the same tire for your trainer and for outdoor riding.

If it is an option for you I think the idea of getting a spare wheel to use on the trainer would be the best way to go since it is a pain to have to change tires each time.

I actually got a tire that was specifically designed for indoor trainer rides this year just to try it out. The tread of the tire has ridges on it that allow for better contact with the spindle on the trainer.

-traveller

[Geonz]

However, it *is* a question of degree. I use my bike on the trainer twice a week, or less, and I'll give that tire a good inspection at the end of February when these rides are over, but not write it off.
It's studded tires I might want to get next, anyway (Then who needs a trainer!)

[Aint Doody]

Does the same thing apply to riding on rollers? I've put 130 miles on my bicycle since 1/1 riding on my rollers. The tires are gray with oxidation that I was told is no problem, but it's dirty. What about that????

[DebW]

Does the same thing apply to riding on rollers? I've put 130 miles on my bicycle since 1/1 riding on my rollers. The tires are gray with oxidation that I was told is no problem, but it's dirty. What about that????

I would think that riding rollers is much closer to riding on the road as far as tire wear is concerned. On rollers, your tire is shifting slightly all the time, so it wouldn't take wear in just one place like on a trainer.

[Aint Doody]

Whew! Thanks, Deb.

[equus123]

its highly recommended to not go out on the road after a tire has been on a trainer. buy an extra rear wheel with a cheap cassette (and of course you'll need a tube and tire) to use on the trainer. you can switch on the fly or ride both indoors and out. I got a wheelset from performancebike.com for only $135 that I use as my "trainer" or "beater" wheels.