Kreitler roller selection

[kenyonchris]

I searched and saw lots of people recommending these rollers, so I think I am going to go with the Challengers and the headwind fan. Now, the question is drum size. I have always spun during the off season, but I am on nights this winter and probably will be during the spring, so getting a class in will be nearly impossible. So rollers it is unless someone else has a better suggestion, I want to work not only on my cardio, but technique as well.
SO...I don't mind spending the money to make it as effective as possible, but obviously don't want to go chucking money around where I don't need it.
With the headwind fan, do I have to get off/on to change the velocity? And there doesn't seem to be any way to adjust the resistance of the rollers themselves as there is with some of the other brands. Does the headwind fan add sufficient resistance? So what drum size to begin with?
I am a probably better than the average/not as good as the good rider, I would call myself experienced but not a professional or race rider. I am already quite strong, but I want to preserve what I have and get even better in the off season.
Anyone? Anyone?

[malkin]

The Krietler web site has lots of info on the Which Rollers should I get (or words to that effect) page.

http://www.kreitler.com/product.php?...em=which_model


We got a set of Kreitlers second hand, and I think the drums are the largest ones, but I'm not sure. They've been great for maintaining fitness, but the biggest benefit has been in developing better balance and bike handling, which you'd probably get from any size drum.

[Mr. SR500]

I think I have the middle size (3.5"), work great, I've not used the resistance unit, but get a very good workout. I got a little gun-shy after crashing in the basement, but hopefully I have gotten over that by now. Great product!

[Miranda]

Thx for posting this thread. I've thought about getting a set of rollers myself. Haven't heard of this brand. But will keep reading other owners feedback. I teach spinning year round, so my trainer usually sits idle. But, I would like to improve my balance as well. People who I know that have them say using a doorway is a good way to learn how to use them. If you can do them at all--I think you are pretty strong regardless of the finer points.

[malkin]

I will never try to ride rollers anywhere but in the hall, where I can reach out to the wall on either side. Crashing off isn't a big deal, but it makes a pretty terrific clattering, probably more of a problem for the downstairs neighbors.

[Becky]

Good topic!

I'm considering rollers, but admit to being on the fence about them. I really want better balance and handling skills, but I don't want them to be one more piece of stuff that clutters up my house.

I will definitely need a doorway or something!