Disc brake bike on turbo trainer
Keithon
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Hi i have recently bought a turbo trainer for my disc brake 10 speed 700x 35c bicycle. The shop told me that i am better off getting a second hand wheel to have my trainer tire on so that i wont have to keep changing tires which seem reasonable enough. But as it is a spare wheel i dont want to spend any more than i have to (trainer was expensive enough haha) i have 2 questions.does it have to be a disc brake wheel i put on? As the turbo tells me not to use the brakes as it could brake it and does it need to be a 10speed wheel as well? Seems like if it is my pockets gonna get a lot smaller ha help appreciated
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Does not need to be a disc wheel but does need the correct spacing to fit the dropouts. You will need to put a spacer between the disc pads on the rear caliper in case you inadvertently pull the rear brake lever.Rose Xeon CDX 3100, Ultegra Di2 disc (nice weather)
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I see i wont really be able to tell just by seeing a photo of it so i guess ill have to look at my local shop just to make sure i dont by a second hand wheel that wont fit it. Thanks anyway ThoughDoes not need to be a disc wheel but does need the correct spacing to fit the dropouts. You will need to put a spacer between the disc pads on the rear caliper in case you inadvertently pull the rear brake lever.0 -
https://www.donedeal.ie/adview/view/10731920 does anyone know will this wheel 28inch or 700x32 c tire fit my 700x35c wheel?0
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Yeshttps://www.donedeal.ie/adview/view/10731920 does anyone know will this wheel 28inch or 700x32 c tire fit my 700x35c wheel?And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made.0 -
Thanks should save me a lot of money ha. just one last question it is a 9 speed is there a way i can buy the 10th cog for my bike or will i need a new cassette?
Yeshttps://www.donedeal.ie/adview/view/10731920 does anyone know will this wheel 28inch or 700x32 c tire fit my 700x35c wheel?0 -
New cassette the same as your road wheels is the best wayAnd the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made.0
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Ok so thanks very muchNew cassette the same as your road wheels is the best way0 -
I'd take a step back if I were you - not all turbos are harsh on tyres.
I do a lot of sessions on my turbo in winter and the wear is the same as on the road. There's not much point in me buying another wheel and tyre to save tyre wear - it takes a long time to wear down a tyre.
And most people dont do turbo sessions more than a few times anyway.0
