Turbo trainer wheel set up ?

[dave147]

i so I have my nice new wheels. And plan to use the old rear wheel for my turbo trainer. So I will need a cassette (first question). My group set is nearly all ultegra. So doninup grade the cassette I gave on the new wheels to ultegra and put the 105 on my on wheel for training? And the the tyres a have just put the old tyres on my new rims she’ll I get new rubber for the new rims if so any recommendations and us the old ones on the turbo wheel. Sorry for the long post

 

[bpsmith]

It makes sense to use the new cassette on your new wheels. Should consider a new chain at that point too. Not a necessity, but generally what people do.

If you’re buying tyres, and have no spare lower quality ones that you’ll never use on the road, then consider buying a tyre designed for use only on the Turbo. Not tried them myself, yet, but supposed to be better and last longer.

 

[Heltor Chasca]

I can’t really answer the first part of the question as I am not sure what you are asking, but in answer to the tyre I’ll try: I use a Kickr Snap (not sure what you have) and it has had no affect on the rubber (or vice versa) so I just make sure the tyre is clean and I use what’s on the bike. In this case Durano Race Guard.

If your old tyres work, use those, if not, any tyre will work including trainer specific ones.

I have tried knobblies when I was doing some bike fitting tweaks on another bike and the noise was incredible. So maybe there’s an exception.

 

[dave147]

Sorry was really asking shud I upgrade to ultegra cassette on my new wheels and put the old 105 on my training wheel or is 105 just as good as ultegra.

 

[marigoldhhh]

Lighter? Yes marginally but you'll not likely notice the difference. Performance wise- not any appreciable difference- I have both and they are equally smooth. Ultegra looks way more expensive too!

 

[dave147]

Another 105 it is then and just put the new one on the newest wheel

 

[bpsmith]

105 cassettes are out there for £30. Ultegra cassettes are out there for £40.

Depends which size you’re after really.

 

[dave147]

Would be 11speed

 

[cyberknight]

Iwould recommend a specific turbo tyre , if i use a standard tyre i find black bits all over the floor .