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  1. #1
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    Spinerval noob question

    Hey all.
    I just got an email from Performance listing a bunch of Spinerval DVD's on sale.
    Got me thinking, as I know a bunch of folks here use them for training.
    Dumb question:
    Do you HAVE to use them on a trainer or can you use them on rollers? I don't have a trainer, only rollers, and I'm a beginner on rollers (can't yet drink without stopping and can't yet go 1-handed without freaking out). I certainly can't stand up in the saddle yet on them.
    So....is there any bene to using them with rollers or would I be missing something crucial here?
    Are there any roller-specific workout vids out there?
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  2. #2
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    I can't imagine doing them on rollers. Although, somebody somewhere probably does.

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  3. #3
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    This guy has no problems on rollers:


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  4. #4
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    can you get the front fork attachment to hold your bike in place? that would help, but even so, the resistance with rollers doesn't seem high enough to get a good workout. I tried (with the fork attachment), but it wasn't "hard" enough. good for pedal stroke, though.
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  5. #5
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    I have rollers and they are very tricky. I can't even chew gum while peddling...

  6. #6
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    I have rollers. That's why I sold my Spinervals on TE. My goal is to be able to drink water while I ride. This year I can change the channels with the remote! Big accomplishment indeed.

 

 

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