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Tacx or Elite Rollers?

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    #2
    Ryder
    Registered Users Posts: 995 ✭✭✭Ryder


    tried the tacx before. Good, but not hard wearing. No resistance. Have the cyclops aluminium which I highly recommend


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    Diarmuid
    Registered Users Posts: 3,981 ✭✭✭Diarmuid


    I have the Tacx which, so far, has been fine. I would go with this one


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    #4
    Super Freak
    Registered Users Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Super Freak


    I have the elite parabolic,

    The rollers have a type of light surface texture on them which seems to cause a little more grip on the front wheel which prevents it skating over and back. It also generates a little resistance.

    The raised edges do prevent the wheels from slipping off when you loose concentration, it's easy to correct and get on with it.

    Recommended to a roller novice for these reasons. I've used mine loads this winter and they are holding up well!


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    mc2000
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭mc2000


    I have TacX rollers, have had them 3 years, not a bother on them. Not the same obviously as turbo as you can't set resistance, but they're much less boring than the turbo, as you've to concentrate or else you'll end up going out your living room window.

    what I really want are these:

    https://www.bike24.net/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=12575;page=1;menu=1000,5,69;mid=0;pgc=0;ID=34f879c944533d4193ff751963d454c5


    ...but I really don't want the price that they are :eek:


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    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,030 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    mc2000 wrote: »
    https://www.bike24.net/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=12575;page=1;menu=1000,5,69;mid=0;pgc=0;ID=34f879c944533d4193ff751963d454c5

    ...but I really don't want the price that they are :eek:

    http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/product-review-elite-e-motion-rollers

    The major issue (for me) would be the size of the things. I don't have a dedicated turbo room (yet).


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    anoble66
    Registered Users Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭anoble66


    that's a very good price for the e-motion rollers. Have them myself. They tuck away on their side in the utility room, they don't take up that much room.


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    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,030 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    anoble66 wrote: »
    that's a very good price for the e-motion rollers. Have them myself. They tuck away on their side in the utility room, they don't take up that much room.

    The Elite are not quite the same as the e-motion ones.

    (sorry for off-topic)


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    anoble66
    Registered Users Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭anoble66


    good point. Elite did buy the European rights for the InsideRide E-motion rollers - they then changed the design - and called it the Elite Emotion which is the only option in Europe. Essentially the same, but I think the InsideRide model is probably better with the metal rollers instead of plastic.




    Lumen wrote: »
    The Elite are not quite the same as the e-motion ones.

    (sorry for off-topic)


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    Lumen
    Registered Users Posts: 31,030 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    anoble66 wrote: »
    good point. Elite did buy the European rights for the InsideRide E-motion rollers - they then changed the design - and called it the Elite Emotion which is the only option in Europe. Essentially the same, but I think the InsideRide model is probably better with the metal rollers instead of plastic.

    There are a few differences, described in that review I posted.

    Fear not, your absurdly expensive rollers have not been devalued. ;)


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    #11
    anoble66
    Registered Users Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭anoble66


    Ah yes, but can you swing around your bike wildly on yours....worth every cent...honest :p But no, your right.....they are a very overpriced system....and to be honest I now wish I had bought a turbo :rolleyes:

    Anyway, back on topic. Sorry.

    Lumen wrote: »
    There are a few differences, described in that review I posted.

    Fear not, your absurdly expensive rollers have not been devalued. ;)


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    #12
    King Kelly
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭King Kelly


    Thanks for the comments Guys!

    Leaning towards the Elite at the moment. Like Lumen don't have a dedicated room or garage so was planning on using them on the patio outdoors (when I get the balance issue sorted!). Lovely frosty night like tonight would be ideal!

    Would I be right in thinking you have less of issue with tyre wear compared to a normal turbo?


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