Do I Need a Special Tire for a Bike Trainer

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Jessica asked: My bike (Trek 5200) just has the regular tires on it that I ride for the road, I think they are Michelins but not positive.  I have gotten into great shape this summer and don't want to lose it over the winter when I cannot ride as easily.  I want to buy a bike trainer to ride indoors on but I don't know much about how they work?  Can I ride the bike on the trainer with the same tire I ride on the road?  I've seen special trainer tires so that is why I am asking.  Thanks … [Read more...]

Best Bike Trainer Under $300 dollars?

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Shawn B asked: I took up cycling this year for the first time and I am in love with the sport. I've worked hard all summer to get in shape and lose weight and I've dropped like 40 lbs. I don't want to gain it back over the winter but I am not about to ride in the snow. I want to buy a bike trainer and I've been given conflicting information regarding whether a trainer or a set of rollers is the best bet. I only have around 200 bucks, maybe 300 at most to spend and I want to get it right the … [Read more...]

Bike Trainer for Mountain Bikes?

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Robert B asked: It seems that most of the indoor bicycle trainers that I have seen are designed for road bikes. Do you have any recommendations on a good trainers for use with a mountain bike? My bike is a 20" Specialized Rockhopper bike and I don't want to buy a different bike just to train with. Our Answer Robert...great question and you are right, you never see any bike trainer ads with a mountain bike as the bike loaded up on board. The nature of a mountain bike tire would not … [Read more...]