Turbo trainers

[suityou01]

I have a tacx one, it came with a replacement QR skewer which has specifically shaped ends that fit into the clamp on the trainer. In terms of wheel size they are adjustable anyway to accommodate different size tires, I'd expect the range of adjustment to allow for different sized wheels as well. You will want a proper trainer tire, normal ones will shred rubber and disintegrate remarkably quickly.

Linky?

Also can trainer tyre be used on the road? Or do I need a new wheel as well?

[VectraMan]

I think I had some Turbo trainers back in the 70s. I'm sure they had a stripe, and velcro instead of laces.

[mudskipper]

I think I had some Turbo trainers back in the 70s. I'm sure they had a stripe, and velcro instead of laces.

Nike Air Shox Turbo



Not sure where you attach the cleats

[downsouth]

Linky?

Also can trainer tyre be used on the road? Or do I need a new wheel as well?

I got one of these

i've got a spare wheel that i use soley on the trainer, as tyre will wear faster on the trainer

[suityou01]

I got one of these

i've got a spare wheel that i use soley on the trainer, as tyre will wear faster on the trainer

Really nice

But over budget.

[doodab]

Linky?

Also can trainer tyre be used on the road? Or do I need a new wheel as well?

tacx.com - Products

I doubt they have the one I have any more, it's about 15 years old. Tyres are trainer only, so you might want a second wheel.

[downsouth]

Really nice

But over budget.

always a few on ebay

[Boney M]

I have a tacx one, it came with a replacement QR skewer which has specifically shaped ends that fit into the clamp on the trainer. In terms of wheel size they are adjustable anyway to accommodate different size tires, I'd expect the range of adjustment to allow for different sized wheels as well. You will want a proper trainer tire, normal ones will shred rubber and disintegrate remarkably quickly.

WHS.

Use mine only in the winter due to tulip weather but keep cycling, normally do an hour or so an evening.

[Dallas]

Mine is a tacx sirus from about a decade ago.

For £100 go straight into the 2nd hand market, rollers or even a basic exercise bike are cheaper.
Dont use the turbo tyre on the road, it has no grip/tread. Easier to buy a dedicated turbo wheel. Consider a front wheel stabiliser and a fan and some turbo CDs: spinervals, sufferfest ....

What are you aiming for?

Edit: bingo,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TACX-SIRIU...#ht_695wt_1396

[Mich the Tester]

I got one of these

i've got a spare wheel that i use soley on the trainer, as tyre will wear faster on the trainer

+1 with VR on a laptop.