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01-14-08, 11:35 AM
(from this topic (http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=379037))
I'm buying a set of rollers next month, and will be purchasing an ultra cheap "track bike" ($75) for sole use with the rollers. I already have a trainer setup for doing resistance and sprint intervals, but wanted to use rollers specifically for improving high cadence form/aerobic condition on alternate days.
I'm thinking a very agile gearing will force me to do high rpm, and eventually improve my form on descents/all out sprints.
What gearing is too "agile" for rollers? I understand that part of the physics behind balancing on rollers is spinning your wheel, so i don't want it to be so low that the rollers are rendered useless, but i don't want it to be too high as to offer any resistance. I don't have experience on rollers w/a low gear ratio, so i'm kinda clueless as to how much the lower ratio will inhibit effective rolling. My TT bike is currently in pieces, so i'm thinking a good recommendation is my best bet to avoid swapping out too many chains/chainrings (time/money).
Anyone with experience have a suggestion?
I'm buying a set of rollers next month, and will be purchasing an ultra cheap "track bike" ($75) for sole use with the rollers. I already have a trainer setup for doing resistance and sprint intervals, but wanted to use rollers specifically for improving high cadence form/aerobic condition on alternate days.
I'm thinking a very agile gearing will force me to do high rpm, and eventually improve my form on descents/all out sprints.
What gearing is too "agile" for rollers? I understand that part of the physics behind balancing on rollers is spinning your wheel, so i don't want it to be so low that the rollers are rendered useless, but i don't want it to be too high as to offer any resistance. I don't have experience on rollers w/a low gear ratio, so i'm kinda clueless as to how much the lower ratio will inhibit effective rolling. My TT bike is currently in pieces, so i'm thinking a good recommendation is my best bet to avoid swapping out too many chains/chainrings (time/money).
Anyone with experience have a suggestion?