Cycling rollers

Signal_ rabbit

God I get soooooo bored on my trainer so I have finally decided to invest in a set of rollers after a lot of deliberation. Which ones to buy I'm not sure, so i'm surfing as we speak [type-see multi-tasking is easy!]

What advice have you guys on using the rollers? To be honest if you listen to some of the stories i have heard , they are practically impossible. Are they really that bad?

Raam

Signal_ rabbit wrote: »

God I get soooooo bored on my trainer so I have finally decided to invest in a set of rollers after a lot of deliberation. Which ones to buy I'm not sure, so i'm surfing as we speak [type-see multi-tasking is easy!]

What advice have you guys on using the rollers? To be honest if you listen to some of the stories i have heard , they are practically impossible. Are they really that bad?

I bought a set two weeks ago. They take about 5 minutes to get used to.
I got these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=31106

DirkVoodoo

Bored on the trainer? Surely you jest!

Check out the ones for sale on CRC. I would get a set but I don't think I would stay up long.

xz

Had a brief go on rollers last week, takes a few minutes to get used to, as, I've never tried a turbo trainer before, I can't really comment too much, But I would imagine rollers are less boring, as you have to concentrate on your balance and pedalling technique.you can get some with resistence, like a turbo trainer.
The ideal thing is to have both:D;)

LDB

I've tried to use them twice so far and can't do it!
I think once you get the hang of them though they can be very beneficial.

Signal_ rabbit

I borrowed a mates pair of rollers to try out, way better than a trainer. Fairly easy to use (providing I don't leave the doorway!) The time goes a lot quicker and I think its a much better workout. At least my bike computer works and there's less wear on the rear tyre. Right i'm going to order a pair and sell my trainer.

bcmf

Sgnal rabbit.
I have a set of rollers sitting in my attic.If you want them let me know.They are missing the cable but I would be pretty sure you can buy it seperate.They are a good few years old and havent been used in a while.
Personally i hated the things BUT I found it improved my balance no end and you have to keep your concentration every second otherwise it is the strange feeling of slipping off a moving bike onto a stationary floor.
Nyway let me know

Chips Lovell

Can anyone do this yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wME5NTriTco

Signal_ rabbit

bcmf wrote: »

Sgnal rabbit.
I have a set of rollers sitting in my attic.If you want them let me know.They are missing the cable but I would be pretty sure you can buy it seperate.They are a good few years old and havent been used in a while.
Personally i hated the things BUT I found it improved my balance no end and you have to keep your concentration every second otherwise it is the strange feeling of slipping off a moving bike onto a stationary floor.
Nyway let me know

Thanks bcfm, thats very kind of you but my missus was looking to buy me something for Christmas and she's decided on the rollers. Many thanks again.

DirkVoodoo

That's a pretty cool video, it has me thinking I might get the rollers instead of the turbo now..hmmm.

bcmf

No worries

TinyExplosions

Where'd you find that vidjo of me :eek:

DirkVoodoo

I actually thought it looked a bit like you alright. You need to do more hair flicking when on the bike now.

Chips Lovell

If you really think he looks like you, we'll have to start calling you Fabio.

Signal_ rabbit

el tonto wrote: »

Can anyone do this yet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wME5NTriTco

Is it compulsory to have long hair when using rollers? Damn i'll have to cancel that order now!