Like with a lot of things, you might need to compromise or just take your chances. Regardless of what you do, your good tires aren't going to last forever anyway.
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11-09-2011, 04:59 PM #1
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11-10-2011, 12:23 AM #2
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True, but I've only 1,100 miles on them and they are barely broken in
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11-10-2011, 05:13 AM #3
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I mean this in the nicest way, but sometimes you're hard to reason with.
If I suggest that you change the tire out now, you say "yeah but I like riding outside with my good tires." If I suggest that you take your chances, you say "yeay but I'm afraid I'll ruin my good tire." IMO, you likely can't have it both ways. If it were me, I'd accept the lesser of these two evils and change out the tire now. That's arguably the most budget-minded option you have before you, assuming a dedicated trainer tire is cheaper than one of your premium tires. If you do change out the tire now and get a spectactular day of weather that allows you to do a long ride, you could always just take a few minutes and change the tire back out to your good tire.
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11-10-2011, 06:14 AM #4
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Sorry, I really wasn't trying to be difficult. Thanks for your advice!
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11-10-2011, 06:35 AM #5
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Oh, I know. Either am I. I just wanted you to see that some compromise was probably in order. Originally Posted by Catrin
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11-10-2011, 11:05 AM #6
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When I replace old tires I save them for use on the trainer. I also have an old bike that I use for the trainer, both have 650c wheels. The tire that is on my "trainer bike" is pretty worn but is still holding up. Guess it's due for better tire.
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11-10-2011, 02:40 PM #7
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Might I suggest getting a third matching tire?
It is not uncommon to get uneven mileage from tires - necessitating say two rears for one front. Unfortunately, by the time you wear out the first one, that model of tire with probably be discontinued. Thus it is useful to have a third matching tire waiting on the shelf.
You should also expect to eventually lose a tire to a road hazard. Having a matching third tire lets you get back on the road without having either mismatched tires, or having to buy two new tires.
Right now during the transition season, you could use your outdoor tire on the trainer. Next spring, after the spring transition season, you could install the third tire and keep the trainer worn one as a spare.Laura
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