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2006-04-18 10:29 AM

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Subject: dumb wind trainer question
I'm saving up for a fluid trainer, and am making do with an old wind trainer someone gave me. It has a big screw that you tighten to bring the rolle rin contact with the rear wheel. I'm wondering if anybody can tell me how tight this is supposed to be adjusted?

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2006-04-18 10:33 AM
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Subject: RE: dumb wind trainer question
I just play around with it until I'm riding in the same gear that I normally would on a flat.
2006-04-18 10:39 AM
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Subject: RE: dumb wind trainer question
I've never used a wind trainer before but if it's like others you want enough force so that the tire doesn't slip, any more and you start to eat up the tire.
2006-06-14 7:47 AM
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The fluid trainer manual said that, turn it until it touched the wheel and make 2 1/2 turns. too tight n u wear off the tire fast....
2006-06-14 10:32 AM
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Subject: RE: dumb wind trainer question
I was told once that the trainer should slip a bit when you first start up. As the tire and roller get warmer they will have better traction and hold. That way you get the least tire wear. A bit of slippage on the cold tire at first is nothing compared to the extra pressure on hot rubber for the rest of the workout.
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