Rollers vs Trainer

[short cut sally]

I had this same discussion with one of the cycling guru docs at work yesterday, as I'm debating the whole trainer-roller thing. He said make sure you start off in a hallway or doorway, have a step stool, and don't brake to stop or you will catapault yourself off the rollers and he said go with a name brand...Rollers mimic the road but he said once you get the hang of balancing, it's just about as boring as the trainers are. I've never tried either so I can't say one way or the other but I am heading towards the rollers.

[ridebikeme]

There's definitely some great information here! The other thing that hasn't been mentioned is that if you were wanting to do a program with Spinervals, CTS Training right, then it would be VERY difficult to do on rollers! I know there are some people that can ride rollers and incorporate these into their programs. although as someone who has used these for many years, I can't believe that most people would be able to. Just another thought....

[OakLeaf]

It's been a very long time for me, but I'm seriously considering a new set of rollers.

I think the question comes down to whether you want to work on form (rollers), or strength (trainer). Keeping in mind that road riding will always throw strength workouts at you in the form of hills or headwinds - while form work must always be intentional - and you can also work on strength by doing other exercises in the gym - it's rollers for me.