Question on CycleOps Smart Trainer M2

Many people don’t do this, I think.

I always pump to max (120 psi), clean the tyre and roller with rubbing alcohol, tighten the roller until it no longer skids when I jerk the wheel back and forth with my hand. There’s hardly any wear on the tyre this way. Also, having softer/stickier rubber is important, whether it’s a special indoor trainer tyre or just a totally slick and grippy race tyre (Continental Ultra sport 2 works).

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