Hi all
I have a computrainer that gets alot of use - especially this time of year
I like to ride in the AM before heading to work and on the weekends
I can log base miles and read (work or the internet) or sufferfest, ergvideo etc
I have used old road tires and trainer-specific indoor tires (continental, schwalbe)
They seem to last a couple of months and then become warped and eventually the inner tube will blow if the tire is not changed
Typically with the indoor-specific trainer tires there is not alot of obvious tread wear - just a warped tire
I know that there are alot of threads about this issue but I wanted to get some feedback on best practices to prolong tire life on the indoor trainer
Some things I have read that may help and I am planning to try but would like some feedback
1. Place fan near rear tire/drum to minimize heat buildup
2. Pump up tube/tire to maximum pressure (not sure why this would help)
3. Use a larger tube (25-28c vs 18-23c)
4. Use a less expensive but wider tire (28c)
5. Apply very light pressure between the drum and the tire (not sure why this would help)
Anyway - any suggestions are much appreciated
Seems like most of these threads are focused on what brand of tire to use, or whether using old road tires or trainer-specific tires is best
I tend to like the trainer-specific tires as I think they get longer life - but as it stands I seem to be wearing out the indoor trainer tires more quickly than the road tires
Thanks in advance!!!!!
If I learn anything I will try to update the post
I have a computrainer that gets alot of use - especially this time of year
I like to ride in the AM before heading to work and on the weekends
I can log base miles and read (work or the internet) or sufferfest, ergvideo etc
I have used old road tires and trainer-specific indoor tires (continental, schwalbe)
They seem to last a couple of months and then become warped and eventually the inner tube will blow if the tire is not changed
Typically with the indoor-specific trainer tires there is not alot of obvious tread wear - just a warped tire
I know that there are alot of threads about this issue but I wanted to get some feedback on best practices to prolong tire life on the indoor trainer
Some things I have read that may help and I am planning to try but would like some feedback
1. Place fan near rear tire/drum to minimize heat buildup
2. Pump up tube/tire to maximum pressure (not sure why this would help)
3. Use a larger tube (25-28c vs 18-23c)
4. Use a less expensive but wider tire (28c)
5. Apply very light pressure between the drum and the tire (not sure why this would help)
Anyway - any suggestions are much appreciated
Seems like most of these threads are focused on what brand of tire to use, or whether using old road tires or trainer-specific tires is best
I tend to like the trainer-specific tires as I think they get longer life - but as it stands I seem to be wearing out the indoor trainer tires more quickly than the road tires
Thanks in advance!!!!!
If I learn anything I will try to update the post