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Going from road riding to using this thing took a little getting used to, but after about 20 miles I had no problems. The setup was very easy and I can ride with my two small children asleep in the next room.

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I bought this to hook up to my old mountain bike to use this winter to get in shape. Very easy to set up and quality of frame is excellent. I bought the version with the remote cable tension adjustment. Probably not needed as switching gears will likely change the tension enough. It's incredibly quiet as the only point of contact is the braking area on the back tire.

The trainer will lift the back tire about two (2) inches from the floor. I used a few 2x4's to prop up the front tire rather than buy a front tire brace.

I've also gotten into the habit of releasing the tension springs on the two friction wheels that contact with the back tire when I don't use it. I don't want there to be any flat spots on the tension wheels themselves. Might be a bit overboard but would rather be safe than sorry.

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I have a bunch of burley mountain bikes that never see a slick tire, ever. This trainer allows me to run my gnarley bikes without any issues. I have used it with my trail bike, a dirt jump single speed, and a full on downhill race bike. The bikes easly and quickly mount up to the trainer, and the rim drive friction unit clicks up against the rim with a snap of a lever. The rim drive unit uses soft rubber drive wheels that roll along the rim, so it wont rub the paint off of the rim if you use disk brakes. The unit is very well built and sturdy. Operation is very smooth and positive. I got the remote option which I would recommend due to its ease of use. You wont be sorry with this fine piece of Japanese engineering...

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Arrived very quickly, VERY easy to set up and get adjusted. Had a roller model that my son has claimed for his road bikes, decided to go with this for my mountain bikes. Vey quiet and lets me get miles in when I work late or weather makes it too bad to be outside. Not quite like being out, but is definately worth it. Made in Japan!! , high quality and not made in China. Very little noise, won't disturb others in next room, plus rimdrive allows me to keep the knobbies on. Noticed that this years Tour de France winner Evans starred on mountain bikes first.

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I bought this particular model (specifically a rim drive) because I have a mountain bike and after reading up on trainers, the bike pros suggested this as it will not chew up the tire treads. The other type of trainers are made for speed bikes which have way less treads.

Bike Requirements The Trainer has minimum requirements for bike height and rim width. Measure your bike before buying to make sure you can use it with your bike.

Assembly The instructions are not very detailed, and for someone who has never used a trainer, it took a while before realizing what exactly needed to be done to mount the bike on the trainer. Only by looking at the picture on the box was I able to figure it out.

Results I've been using the bike trainer for about 3 weeks now. I love it. It's quiet and sturdy. It has a remote cable you attach to the handle bars to change pressure on the rim. you can also use your gears to do the workout as well. Just put on some music or a video and pedal away for a great workout.

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Even though this was a size to big for the bike I was replacing bearings on, I plan on using them on another bike I have. They are really heavy duty and seem like they will last a long time. Great price as well. Thank You.

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Worked great on my old school road bike... Rolls real nice.. Ive had them in almost a year and they are still rolling...

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Unlike some other reviewers, I've waited several months before posting my review. I don't find it helpful whatsoever to hear someone's opinion about how a functional product looks, or that they haven't tried it yet and can't really offer me any assurances.

Anyway, that aside, before I bought these tubes I made a daily commute of about 15-16 miles every day. I rode over all sorts of terrain, but generally sidewalks and streets, some of which were very scarcely swept and which persistently have broken glass littered all over. Under those conditions I was getting a flat every one or two weeks, and was missing classes in college as a result. Not only was it inconvenient, but it was prohibitively expensive to buy new tubes or have to constantly restock patches and vulcanizing glue.

So I decided to buy a pair of these puncture-resistant tubes. They're not a lot more than regular tubes, really. Installation was a bit finnicky, though; the tubes are very thick rubber and are much heavier than usual. It was difficult to fit them into my tire, but that's probably because my tires were slightly undersized (there's no danger in getting an oversized tube, it's vice versa that you don't want to do). The good thing is that since they're so stiff the danger of pinching them during installation is slim.

I bought a spare just in case I'd have to perform a swap, but, I never even used it! For the past three months I haven't even gotten a single flat. It's practically miraculous. Now I ride over palm trees, debris, glass, and branches and don't even give it any conscious thought. It's certainly saving me a lot of money, and having to remove and patch or swap tires is a royal pain, so I'm glad to have my bike require less maintenance. I had even bought some "STOP Flats 2" tire liners and never ended up needing them. Some people who live in different areas of the continent might want to double up, though, since there are more aggressive species of thorned plants out West, I understand. I live in an urban area in Miami FL and my worst concerns are usually sharp branches and glass.

These also operate and feel surprisingly stiff at low PSI, which I like because it makes bumpy rides more comfortable. The valve stem is disappointingly short, but it's still totally serviceable. All in all, I'm extremely happy with this purchase. The next time I work on a friend's bicycle, I'll be replacing their tubes with these.

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UPDATE: February 2nd, 2013.

I think it's been nearly ten months since my last review. Thus far my tubes are, surprisingly, still going strong. My third tube is still sitting unused in my closet. I've been riding a daily commute of approximately 15 miles, which over the past two months has been reduced to 7 miles, giving me a usage over the past duration of around 2400 miles.

With that said, I've noticed that the tubes are tending to lose their air a little more quickly now, and I have to top them off marginally more frequently. Of course, since the rubber is pretty thick, when the tire drops in PSI it's not imminently noticeable.

Something that's important to note is that these tubes really do weigh quite a bit in comparison to normal tubes. I didn't become acutely aware of it until coming into possession of a second road bike, which I now use to race, while keeping the other cycle loaded with these tubes as a commuter. Since these are basically made for a commuter bike, I don't think this reflects negatively on the product.

I'll probably leave another review in a few months again, or when this tube finally needs replacing.

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UPDATE: August 15th, 2013.

This'll probably be the last time I update this review, at least until I begin using my bicycle again, assuming that the tubes are still good! Don't worry, I haven't given up the ghost; I simply appropriate a new Cinelli cycle that's much, much lighter and faster. I still occasionally use my Schwinn loaded with the Thorn Resistant tires, and I can report that they're still holding air and quite all right after riding around on sidewalks and dirty city streets.

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Installed this tube on a Trek 7500 hybrid bike. Much much sturdier tube than OEM equipment. Very pleased.

Keep in mind, stem is only 32mmmight be too short for certain rim applications.

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I can not attest to the puncture resistance yet but they sure seems sturdy.

The tube is really heavy though and so thick walled so that it doesn't seem to properly expand inside a Kenda Kourier 700x40 tire I use it with. Furthermore the valve 'stem' is so short so that it may be tricky to pump with some pumps.

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The sizing was as advertised. Nice thickness and should really help with road problems, such as nails, thorns, etc. The shipping was quick and the packaging very good. I am very happy with this purchase and response of seller.

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I think these are what you want if you bike through mine fields. They are THICK and heavy, leave these at home when you ride the Tour de France. But for cross country or across the hood, these will get you there flat free.