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couple observations: my 1Up trainer killed my conti GP 3000 tires, so i put gatorskins on for training and everyday riding and put the conti's back on for racing.
changing a tire is no big deal, you can do it in a matter of minutes. really!
as for the GP 3000 and 4000, i just love them, yes - bontrager wheels, and i actually found them with a pink sidewall.
but i dont use them for everyday, for flat protection the conti gatorskins or maxxis re-fuse or specialized.
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10-06-2006, 09:15 AM #16
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My experience has been that Trainers will wear tires faster.
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10-06-2006, 09:29 AM #17
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10-06-2006, 09:52 AM #18
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Originally Posted by Fredwina
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...
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10-06-2006, 11:32 AM #19
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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.
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10-06-2006, 11:35 AM #20
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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.
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10-06-2006, 11:48 AM #21
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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.
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10-06-2006, 11:52 AM #22
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turning? where ya going? Originally Posted by SouthernBelle
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.Last edited by cherinyc; 10-06-2006 at 12:35 PM.
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10-06-2006, 12:27 PM #23
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LOL Originally Posted by cherinyc
BTW, Cheri, performance has 20% off today on everything.
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10-06-2006, 12:37 PM #24
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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.Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.
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10-06-2006, 12:40 PM #25
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to h811 and back. Originally Posted by cherinyc
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10-06-2006, 12:55 PM #26
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that'll be a loooooooong ride on a trainer. hee hee.... Originally Posted by SouthernBelle
to h811 and back.
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10-06-2006, 02:35 PM #27
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Cheri, Originally Posted by cherinyc
Trainers are very hard on tires. Do not use your new ones. Save your old ones for the trainer.Jennifer
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10-06-2006, 04:47 PM #28
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That is exciting - denver is a really neat place! Originally Posted by cherinyc
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.Last edited by Cassandra_Cain; 10-06-2006 at 04:48 PM. Reason: i-25!
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10-06-2006, 04:59 PM #29
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But it will take a little longer by bike.
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10-07-2006, 06:08 AM #30
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LOL - just a wee bit Originally Posted by SouthernBelle
