Bicycle Mechanics - should i get this?

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RaeFixie
05-02-08, 02:24 AM
so i was lurking around craigslist and suddenly i found this roller
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/bik/658339902.html

it cost $50 and i think if i buy the new one it will cost about 160-170 if it is the same one as the roller below*
*http://www.bikesomewhere.com/bikesomewhere.cfm/product/247/1699/4859?g=1

however i want to make sure if i should really buy this or not, because i don't really know much about roller, does the drum still look good? how should i know if the roller is still good? what should i check?

thank you,
Rae

sch
05-02-08, 09:16 AM
Looks like a good buy. Main concern would be the belt and how
easy it would be to replace. Likely a polyurethane round solid
plastic with ends thermofused. A standard industrial item somewhat
mysterious to those outside the loop. Secondary would be the roller
bearings, but likely these are also standard sealed bearings and
would have a very long life if they haven't dried out. Neither item
is a major problem. Real problem is personal: would you use them?
Rollers are an acquired taste. If you like to work out at health
clubs or do spinning classes then they would be a good addition
to your training regimen for those rainy days of winter.
Joshua A.C. New
05-02-08, 10:39 AM
This is probably the wrong forum. Maybe road biking?