Race Warm-up: Trainer or Rollers?
04-11-07, 02:10 PM
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You also lose intimidation points if you get distracted and fall off your rollers. 
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04-11-07, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by botto
rollers. scares the sheeyat out of the competition.
04-11-07, 02:36 PM
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....while whistling "The Ride of the Valkryies"....
04-11-07, 03:05 PM
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04-11-07, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GuitarWizard
....while whistling "The Ride of the Valkryies"....
I vote for the rollers, I focus much more while I'm on them and it helps me get my head in the game so speak. Besides it's old school cool! Also they fold up and transport easier than my old trainer does anyway.
04-11-07, 03:35 PM
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I like rollers because I find the resistance is easier. Just set them up in between the cars so you have something to put your hands on if you need it.
Rollers in the middle of a field with nothing around you and riding no hands is the ultimate though.
But then again who wants to intimidate the competition, I go for the more looking like I'm going to throw up on my shoe the entire race and then make a move with a little left to go.
Rollers in the middle of a field with nothing around you and riding no hands is the ultimate though.
But then again who wants to intimidate the competition, I go for the more looking like I'm going to throw up on my shoe the entire race and then make a move with a little left to go.
04-11-07, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DreamTheater
Rollers are for sissies.
04-11-07, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Yoshi
I agree 100 %. Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7SKjIxlbHM
04-11-07, 04:54 PM
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I use these rollers for warmup at races. Very easy and quick setup.
04-11-07, 06:10 PM
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Trainer, but I perfer the open road if I'm able to.
