First time on rollers!!! How was your first time!!

[jessica47201]

I'm confused abou the coasting thing. If I quit pedaling, I will pretty much stop. Maybe it's because of the little black rubber type band that connects the front roller and the 1st back roller (if that makes sense). But I thought that the band was just to get the front roller going? It also could have something to do with the fact that I'm using my cyclocross tires with the roller. They are 700 x 35 but they are a little bit nobby.

[smilingcat]

It takes bit of getting used to. I've used one at LBS to check my bike out after being serviced. Down side was that their mag unit was broken so I spun like crazy once. Drift to the left drift to the right. but you can't train hands free. Is it better than the other kind? I like'em both. I think it comes down to personal taste.

[HillSlugger]

I sweat much more riding the rollers as compared to the trainer; it's definitely harder but it definitely improves your form.

[jessica47201]

Well it's raining here in Indiana still, so I tried out the rollers again. I really do like roller. I'm nowhere near being able to do 12 miles, 4 miles today kicked my a$$. My husband thinks they are dangerous, and doesn't want anything to do with them, he won't even watch me on them. Unfortunatly these roller are not mine and I'm going to have to give them back, but I am so going to get me some for the winter months!!

[Aint Doody]

I love mine, too. And I certainly feel it's a harder workout than a regular trainer or even riding on the road. There's more resistance than just gliding over a flat road. I find that I have to pay way more attention to what I'm doing. And, Tokie, I know what you mean about watching cycling on TV while riding. I find myself starting to lean into the curves,too!

I can't do much coasting--maybe for just a second or 2 while I readjust where my booty is on the saddle. I still grab the furniture when I need to get a drink. I can change the channels on the television and scratch my nose.

[HillSlugger]

I love mine, too. And I certainly feel it's a harder workout than a regular trainer or even riding on the road. There's more resistance than just gliding over a flat road. I find that I have to pay way more attention to what I'm doing. And, Tokie, I know what you mean about watching cycling on TV while riding. I find myself starting to lean into the curves,too!

I can't do much coasting--maybe for just a second or 2 while I readjust where my booty is on the saddle. I still grab the furniture when I need to get a drink. I can change the channels on the television and scratch my nose.

I can usually take a drink while riding the rollers but I can't work the remote!

I'm way more tense on the rollers than on the road.

[ilima]

I prefer rollers to a trainer as well. Plus, I worry I may be damaging my frame with a trainer.

I have to admit I normally ride in a doorway, though!