Quote Originally Posted by aicabsolut View Post
... adding the balance factor outside is another ballgame.
That's the majore issue I've heard. Rollers are better for keeping up your balance, but I have no desire to work that hard at it. I'd probably roll right off them and crack my head open. If you've never ridden a bike before a trainer would probably make you feel more comfortable, but I think you should be aware that when you get it out on the road it's going to feel a good deal different.

But if I didn't already have an elliptical I'd definitely get a trainer, just to keep up the winter fitness level. And I don't think you can understate the value of starting the 'cycling season' in good condition. It took me all summer to get to a 'beginner' level of mountain bike fitness.