different cassette on training wheels for in-door trainer
I have a set of cheap training wheels which I intend to use just for in-door training.
I am going to put some cheap tires on them that last forever.
I will have a separate set of wheels and tires that are suited for outdoor training and racing.
Now, will I have problems if I use a different cassette for the in-door only training wheels?
I was told that this will dramatically increase the wear and tear on both cassettes and the chain.
It would be a hassle to change the cassette everytime (though it's only 5-10 minutes) because I do train in-door 2-3 times a week.
In other words, I will be changing the cassette 4-6 weeks a week if I only keep one cassette for both set of wheels.
FYI, I am using durace cassette on my out-door wheels, but I am goinig to put 105 or ultegra for the indoor training wheels.
Thoughts?
thanks
I am going to put some cheap tires on them that last forever.
I will have a separate set of wheels and tires that are suited for outdoor training and racing.
Now, will I have problems if I use a different cassette for the in-door only training wheels?
I was told that this will dramatically increase the wear and tear on both cassettes and the chain.
It would be a hassle to change the cassette everytime (though it's only 5-10 minutes) because I do train in-door 2-3 times a week.
In other words, I will be changing the cassette 4-6 weeks a week if I only keep one cassette for both set of wheels.
FYI, I am using durace cassette on my out-door wheels, but I am goinig to put 105 or ultegra for the indoor training wheels.
Thoughts?
thanks
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It is really a worn chain which wears a cassette, as it stretches. So I suppose the thinking is that, if you use a chain which is more worn more than the cassette it is driving it will cause premature wear.
Therefore I'd suggest buying 2 chains and rotating them every month or so, so you don't wear out the components. Mavic chains here are going cheap!
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why not put a quick link on each chain and then have a chain for each wheel and cassette?
2mins to change the chain and wheel then.BMC TM01 - FCN 0
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spasypaddy wrote:why not put a quick link on each chain and then have a chain for each wheel and cassette?
2mins to change the chain and wheel then.
Yeah, but in reality a bit dirty...and really the quicklink is the weak point in the chain, so you don't really want to brake it, 4-5 times per week.
As long as the chain has not streched 1/16" of an inch per 12 links, it should not cause premature wear. So changing the chain on every occasion is really not nessesary. Swap between two chains alternating every month, so the general wear is resonably consistent.
On my last chain it took around 1500 miles to stretch by that 1/16 margin....0 -
Awesome advice!!!! once a month is manageble. thanks for the link too...cooper.michael1 wrote:spasypaddy wrote:why not put a quick link on each chain and then have a chain for each wheel and cassette?
2mins to change the chain and wheel then.
Yeah, but in reality a bit dirty...and really the quicklink is the weak point in the chain, so you don't really want to brake it, 4-5 times per week.
As long as the chain has not streched 1/16" of an inch per 12 links, it should not cause premature wear. So changing the chain on every occasion is really not nessesary. Swap between two chains alternating every month, so the general wear is resonably consistent.
On my last chain it took around 1500 miles to stretch by that 1/16 margin....0 -
I wouldn't worry about it.
If you're changing between the wheels a couple of times a week then the wear will be pretty even - it's only really a problem if you are going to do more miles on one rear wheel than the other.
I would second the advice to keep a close eye on your chain and make sure it is well lubed and replaced often - that will make both cassettes last a long time.I'm left handed, if that matters.0 -
cant deal with all that hassle
buy a really cheap 2nd hand bike and use that for training0 -
tri-sexual wrote:cant deal with all that hassle
buy a really cheap 2nd hand bike and use that for trainingI did exactly the same and in the end have never used the turbo because I can't be arsed changing wheels each time. Don't forget you have to tinker with the gear adjustment everytime also. So I decided to buy a cheap old bike and well, it never happened :roll: The only people I know who get on with Turbo's on the one bike, use tough tyres like Swalbe Blizzards for example and they seem on last on both. However, another friend who puts out a lot of power, shredded a Gatorskin on one session so it's horses for courses!
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ADIHEAD wrote:tri-sexual wrote:cant deal with all that hassle
buy a really cheap 2nd hand bike and use that for trainingI did exactly the same and in the end have never used the turbo because I can't be arsed changing wheels each time. Don't forget you have to tinker with the gear adjustment everytime also. So I decided to buy a cheap old bike and well, it never happened :roll: The only people I know who get on with Turbo's on the one bike, use tough tyres like Swalbe Blizzards for example and they seem on last on both. However, another friend who puts out a lot of power, shredded a Gatorskin on one session so it's horses for courses!
I've used my main bike on the turbo for years, it make sense as you can use exactly the same position, and equipment as out on the road. I use Gatorskins, I don't know what your friend did to his, becuase mine last a whole season, (about 2hrs turbo every week, and 3000 road miles p.a).0 -
I rotate three bikes two sets of wheels, three chains and a 3 casettes (DA, Ultegra 6700 & 105), no probs so far... :?Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0
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As k-dog says above, if the chain is worn it'll wear out the cassette, or vice versa.
But if the chain isn't worn and you swap the two wheels in and out regularly and do similar mileage on both, then the two cassettes will wear at roughly the same rate.
If you use a chain checker and change the chain when it gets that 0.75% wear then you'll be fine, it won't be appreciably wearing the cassettes and you may have to replace the chain 4 or 5 times before you change the cassettes.
Some people commute on cheap wheels during the week and then ride fancy wheels at the weekend, same sort of thing.0