Upgrading to rollers.
12-19-11, 09:28 PM
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Upgrading to rollers.
I'd like to upgrade from my standard trainer to rollers but don't know what options to consider. If you had $500 to drop on rollers, which ones would you purchase and why?
12-19-11, 10:42 PM
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Drop a few buck more and get E-Motions or shop around and see if you can a used set of E-Motions. This is my 2nd winter rolling on E-Motion and for me they have been worth the extra bucks. They are smooth, fairly quiet, safer to ride on, and have adjustable resistance. The build quality is first rate.
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12-19-11, 11:51 PM
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Performance rollers:
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._1028825_-1___
Read the reviews on the website.
I've used mine for thousands of miles, though they're the old straight poly drum type. Definitely get ones with resistance.
https://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._1028825_-1___
Read the reviews on the website.
I've used mine for thousands of miles, though they're the old straight poly drum type. Definitely get ones with resistance.
12-21-11, 04:07 PM
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Drop a few buck more and get E-Motions or shop around and see if you can a used set of E-Motions. This is my 2nd winter rolling on E-Motion and for me they have been worth the extra bucks. They are smooth, fairly quiet, safer to ride on, and have adjustable resistance. The build quality is first rate.
12-22-11, 09:48 AM
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Metal drums and metal hubs seem to hold up better. Kreittler (spelling?) seem to have the highest reputation.
I got a set of rollers earlier this year off the local craigslist for $50, some off brand with metal drums and are folding.
Then at the end of the summer I found a set of rollers for free on the side of the road, non-folding, just need a cleaning and a new belt, metal drums and hubs.
Bigger diameter drums equal less resistance. Some have a wind or mag attachment to add resistance.
There are currently three on one of the Virginia craigslist sites for half or less of your $500 budget:
https://richmond.craigslist.org/searc...inAsk=&maxAsk=
I got a set of rollers earlier this year off the local craigslist for $50, some off brand with metal drums and are folding.
Then at the end of the summer I found a set of rollers for free on the side of the road, non-folding, just need a cleaning and a new belt, metal drums and hubs.
Bigger diameter drums equal less resistance. Some have a wind or mag attachment to add resistance.
There are currently three on one of the Virginia craigslist sites for half or less of your $500 budget:
https://richmond.craigslist.org/searc...inAsk=&maxAsk=
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12-22-11, 10:57 AM
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I'd like to upgrade from my standard trainer to rollers but don't know what options to consider.
I did see a couple of really cool ideas. There is some roller that uses six drums......
12-22-11, 09:50 PM
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Thanks everyone. I'm leaning toward the e motion primarily because it's harder to fall off it. I appreciate all the advice.
