Talk to me about rollers...

[Aint Doody]

I have the E-Motion rollers. I've had them for 3 or 4 years. I cannot say enough good things about them. But I can't see how you could attach anything to the front fork, as both wheels have to turn. Just start off in a doorway or next to a sturdy piece of furniture. You'll soon get the hang of it. It's scary at first. It took months before I could take one hand off long enough to scratch my nose. It's a wonderful workout. And I like the fact that it feels like I'm on the road.

[ACiveE]

I have the E-Motion rollers. I've had them for 3 or 4 years. I cannot say enough good things about them.

In my searching, I've come across many of your posts. You seem to be quite happy with the rollers. Had you tried other rollers previously? OR trainers?



Are there the same wear and tear issue that you have on trainers on rollers? The bike isn't attached to anything so there shouldn't be any abnormal frame stresses... right?

My real hesitation is that I'm going to want more resistance than what I see most of the rollers have that some trainers can offer. Also the Kurt Kinetic/1ups/Cycleops run about $400-500 cheaper... so I'm trying to decide if the balance/natural of rollers outweighs the resistance/climbing aspect of trainers.

Has anyone used the KK Rock & Roll trainer? Supposedly imitates the feel of riding/rollers more accurately.

Thanks!

[Aint Doody]

I had a trainer. I like this so much better. The tires get black from what was told to me to be aluminum dust and nothing to worry about. It comes off the tires when you ride. But it'll make black marks on your floor. I carry my bike outside to avoid that.

If you want resistance, you'll get it in spades. It has a lever that changes the resistance. I can only do it on the lightest resistance and still shift gears for intervals.

E-Motion is the only one I've ever tried. They were at Bike Expo for a couple of years. They're a great company to work with--all family.

[ilima]

I have cheap $99 aluminum rollers form Nashbar. No issues.

I don't have any sort of stabilizer thing. Just ride in a door way.

[Possegal]

This thread prompted me to go look and see what you all were talking about. First, WAY COOL. Second, don't think I am nearly coordinated enough for this. Third, found lots of youtube and the like videos out there of regular folks using these and entertained myself for quite some time.

[ACiveE]

Anyone used or heard of TruTrainer rollers?

In reading on other forums, lots of people have gone from the E-Motion Rollers to these. Most said the TruTrainers were better built, quieter, and replicated the road better because of stability. I've ready quite a few places that the E-Motion are marketed heavily towards roller beginners because of the ease of learning curve but once you get going, you'll want the TruTrainers.

Anyone?



I'm still a little scared of the roller idea but I'm hoping... hoping... that in the long run I'll want them over a boring trainer. But the ease of the trainer(and the less than half the cost) seems somewhat appealing.

[ACiveE]

This thread prompted me to go look and see what you all were talking about. First, WAY COOL. Second, don't think I am nearly coordinated enough for this. Third, found lots of youtube and the like videos out there of regular folks using these and entertained myself for quite some time.

Did you catch this one? 'stupid roller tricks'? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiCdm5FsJpg I was in awe.

[Aint Doody]

I've never seen a Tru Trainer, but I cannot imagine wanting to graduate to anything any harder to do! My E-Motion really feels like I'm on the road.