Tire recommendation

[kermit]

Thanks everybody. I have been surfing the web (and ebay) and think I like the idea of a separate wheel/cassette rig. I hunted in my shed and actually found some good "heavy" super sturdy road tires. PERFECT for the trainer. I keep thinking about all those "extra" sets of wheels I had when I upgraded. Wish I had one now! I'm gonna check with my local LBS and see if they have a beater wheel then can let go.

[kermit]

I went to my LBS and he gave me a big story about having to re-index the trainer wheel cuz of the new cassette vs. not new chain. Why not just buy another bike? he says. This from a guy I just bought a beater/mountain bike from (trek 4300). I ordered slicks for the mountain bike! It will be a different feel but I think between the two bikes it will be cool. I will replace the road tires when they wear out and select a more user friendly tire.

[Cataboo]

meh. I just don't worry about that

The problem you might have with your mountain bike on the trainer is that it has much easier gearing - smaller chain rings up front, and larger cogs in the back... So you might not be able to get as much of a workout as you do on your road bike.

[Becky]

I don't worry about it either. Yeah, it needs a small rear derailleur adjustment when I switch the wheel, but that doesn't take long.

[kermit]

Kinda what I thought too. I do have an adjustable trainer with like 9 resistance levels, thats a start. I will try the mountain bike and see if it sucks! I did put spd's on so I can hopefully get a decent workout. I will just monitor the rear tire on the road bike and when it goes put something tougher on! Right now I am tolerating 2 hours on the trainer so I need to keep my momentum up while I can!