Rollers

[maillotpois]

In terms of quality of workout, you may be better off with a trainer. The rollers' difficulty to master and lack of support may make it hard for you to do intervals, standing, etc.

Also, since it is harder to move around, shift your weight, etc., your butt may end up getting more sore than it would on a trainer. I have a friend who got rollers instead of a trainer and he wishes he'd gotten the trainer because his butt is so sore.

Just a couple of things to think about. Can you try riding some before you buy to get a sense for how hard that learning curve will be for you?

[PamNY]

Also, since it is harder to move around, shift your weight, etc., your butt may end up getting more sore than it would on a trainer.

Hmmm. Is that because it's harder to maintain balance when you shift your butt around as you would do when actually riding the bike?

Pam

[Aint Doody]

Pam, it is harder to shift around at first because you're not used to it. And you're scared and gripping really tightly. Once you learn to relax and perfect your balance, you can shift your booty around. I have my rollers right beside a sideboard. I usually take a break every 3 to 5 miles by grabbing the sideboard and just stopping. I couldn't do Spinervals on the rollers, but I get a tremendous workout on my rollers. I do some interval training, but I cannot get off without holding on to the sideboard. Maybe I could, but I'm not gonna try! Having had a trainer and the rollers, I prefer the rollers. I get more the feel of riding on the road. Then once I venture back outside, I feel really strong.

Also I found it easier to get used to the rollers being clipped in.