What trainer do you use?

[MauiRockHopper]

Bought a Sportcrafter Aluminum Roller on Ebay for $190 and it got here fully assembled in a few days, amazing for Hawaii. I love this roller although I can't ride it away from a wall or counter top yet. Yeah, it's hard to balance on it but you get the hang of it after 20 minutes. It has taught me so much about steering, balance, and pedal stroke. I really notice the difference on the road and downhills.

I can pedal on it for long periods of time with both hands on my bike, but when I stop I like to have a wall or countertop next to me so I don't have to unclip every time I want to take a break. I keep my water and tv remote control on the counter top too. We did not buy the wind machine which is an extra $100. It has more than enough resistance and I think you'd sweat buckets anyhow even with the wind machine. The floor and my clothes are dripping with sweat after.

This roller is endorsed by Lance Armstrong.