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04-02-20, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rbrides

I'm considering buying a Kinetic Road Machine indoor trainer. I thought I could just use the road tire and wheel I currently have on the bike. But I've read about the need for a trainer tire? Is that required, or just a "nice to have"?

I didn't notice a wear difference on my 700x25 GP4000SII at 90 psi between outdoor and indoor on a Kurt trainer when stuck inside after breaking my collarbone.

YMMV.

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