So, if you have a trainer...

[FunSize]

I only have one bike and one wheel, so i don't have an extra wheel with cassette to switch out. I just bought new, cheap, hearty tire to wear down on my trainer. when i'm ready to ride outside again i'll put the other tire back on.

I always keep an eye out on performancebike to see if their deal of the day is a tire.

But the trainers do ruin the tires FAST. so just keep an eye out of the one you have on.

[spindizzy]

I bought a trainer tire (Continental) 4 years ago. Still use it every winter. Works like a dream. No black tire stuff anywhere. I have to get my LBS to put the thing on, though. JP, one of the owners had it on in less than a minute....I only wish I had the skill...

[Karma007]

Ugh. I actually just spent the money and bought a cheep-o wheel and trainer tire. I figured out that, depending on the weather, I'll be switching it back and forth on a pretty regular basis, and this will be the most efficient way to go. I got the trainer for a great price, so I'll just consider it all an investment.

[Jordyne]

Bump: I'm wanting to buy a trainer and spare wheel. My bike is equipped with Sram but I've found a wheel with shimano 105 cassette. Can I mix a 105 cassette with sram components?

The wheel details: Sta-tru 700c Alex-r450 2200 rear sil wheel, kinetic 700x23 trainer tire and shimano 105 11-28 5700 10 speed cassette

Bike details: Specialized Dolce Sram Apex with SRAM Apex, 10-speed, 11-32t

[Owlie]

I think SRAM chains and cassettes are Shimano-compatible. I imagine that it'd work the opposite way too, but I'd check.

[Bones8]

I know this is an old thread but along the same lines, would it be okay to use a non-disc wheel for the trainer? I know I wouldn't be able to stop but that's not a big deal I suppose. Then I could use the old wheel from my Trek if I can find a trainer cheap.

[Becky]

Why not? My only hesitation would be if there were curious kids or pets who might stick a finger or nose where it doesn't belong, neccessitating a panic stop. Otherwise, I think friction will stop your rear wheel well enough.