or How 'bout rollers?

[shadon]

I see several on Craigslist. Are they difficult to use? or to learn to use?

[lauraelmore1033]

I had a set of low end rollers last year and didn't really like them. and didn't really use them as much as I should have. This year I got a trainer that I like much better. It's a Travel track Millennium and is great for doing spinervals or just mindless grinding while watching tv. You could HAVE my rollers if you're in my neck of the woods any time soon...

[HillSlugger]

I've been riding a Performance fluid trainer for several years and just switched to parabolic rollers. The rollers are so much harder, but I get a much better workout on them. If I had standard rollers I would have ridden of the end dozens of times! Fluid trainer are supposed to be quieter than magnetic; the rollers are quieter than the trainer.

[shadon]

I've been riding a Performance fluid trainer for several years and just switched to parabolic rollers. The rollers are so much harder, but I get a much better workout on them. If I had standard rollers I would have ridden of the end dozens of times! Fluid trainer are supposed to be quieter than magnetic; the rollers are quieter than the trainer.

Which Performance Trainer do you have? Though I'd rather by from an LBS, some of the Performance trainers are pretty cheap, and cost is a big issue right now.

[OakLeaf]

It's been an awfully long time since I rode rollers, but I don't remember it being particularly hard to learn, and it's really great for your form.

[HillSlugger]

Which Performance Trainer do you have? Though I'd rather by from an LBS, some of the Performance trainers are pretty cheap, and cost is a big issue right now.

I have a 4 year old Travel Trac Century Adjustable Fluid Plus Trainer. I find the resistance adjustment to be pretty worthless and you can do everything you need by shifting gears.

Riding rollers harder than riding a trainer. It is definitely not the way to do a relaxing spin on the bike while you watch TV (even though I do watch tv) but I'm sure that it is going to improve my form and ability to hold a straight line out on the road. I feel like the trainer is good for keeping up my base miles and fitness but that the rollers will do all that AND improve my riding form.

[AutumnBreez]

Hello,
You can watch and roll with this trainer:

http://www.kreitler.com/product.php?...ining_stations

Though depending where you have your sensor for your mileage, the front fork is without wheel. It is set on the trainer and tightened. It is easy to set up. Best part about this system is the fan- make sure you get the fan it keeps you cool even though it is for resistance.

Take care- AutumnBreez
I might be moving to Colorado, hope I will know soon. Where are the best places to ride in Lakewood area?

[7rider]

I see several on Craigslist. Are they difficult to use? or to learn to use?

Rollers are a wonderful tool to teach you how to pedal circles and ride a steady, straight line with minimal body movement. It teaches you efficiency on the bike and is less "forgiving" of bad habits.

There is a good thread on learning to ride rollers here: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=20494

I ride rollers. I don't find them difficult, but they did take a bit of practice to learn. Your riding style improves for the effort, however.