Rollers vs. Trainer

[NN15]

Interested in purchasing something for training on short winter days. Anyone have any expreience with rollers and/or trainers? I am leaning towards rollers- hoping to improve my riding skills rather than just hammerring on a "stationary bike" and tearing up my frame at the same time. Thinking about Kreitlers? Any input?

[DoubleLori]

I have been very happy with my Kreitler Challenger rollers with "Killer Headwind" fan accessory (see www.Kreitler.com for details). They do help greatly to smooth out your pedaling stroke and teach you to ride in a very straight line, unlike a wind trainer, which is great for pure fitness training but not for technique. Kreitlers are extremely well-made and very durable.

Unfortunately for me, I can no longer use my rollers due to a lingering health problem and would like to sell them. You can e-mail me if you are interested: lsc@sisqtel.net

[Dogmama]

A great cold-weather workout is spinning. You don't have to tear up your precious baby and you can still ride with people. Plus, you get to ride with your eyes closed & listen to music. Pretty neat!

Spinning allows you to work on technique without having to dodge glass or irate motorists. Plus, those of us who ride "for real" are usually stand-outs in a spinning class. I usually have a good sized puddle of sweat around the bike when I'm done.

I like to spend the winter working on technique in spinning & strength in the weight room. I'm much faster come springtime than I used to be. Plus, my endurance just needs a little work (a one hour spin class is good for interval training, but it doesn't do anything for me for endurance).

When you're pushing 50 hard, you need to keep up training all year long. It takes too much effort to get back into it.

Kim

[Veronica]

Very happy with it. I use the Spinervals videos and they have some out of the saddle sections in them.

[AutumnBreez]

I have been very happy with my Kreitler Challenger rollers with "Killer Headwind" fan accessory (see www.Kreitler.com for details). They do help greatly to smooth out your pedaling stroke and teach you to ride in a very straight line, unlike a wind trainer, which is great for pure fitness training but not for technique. Kreitlers are extremely well-made and very durable.

Unfortunately for me, I can no longer use my rollers due to a lingering health problem and would like to sell them. You can e-mail me if you are interested: lsc@sisqtel.net

Just recieved the same set up today! We also purchased the fork stand. My husband did accomplish staying upright without it, but I want to get used to it for a couple of days on the fork stand before attempting it. But from what I can tell so far, it will improve many aspects and is well built. I can see why it is chosen by the pros.