Originally Posted by
rat fink
I'm thinking I might get a set of Kreitler Hot Dogs. For me, I think it would do more good to keep my form up over the winter, than my fitness. I could always ride them harder and longer, (and in a harder gear) for the fitness aspect. I don't do intervals, anyway.
Does anyone have some experience they can share using the 3.0's as opposed to the 4.5's? I'm a strong rider, but I doubt that even the 4.5s would be too easy with max gear of 53-11. Experience?
I weigh about 180lbs. I can get up to about 300W in a 53/12 using 3.25 inch diameter rollers (cycleops aluminum rollers). I ride high endurance/low tempo (about 250-270W for me) in the 53/14 or 15 (depends how cold it is in the garage and what tires I am riding). 4.5 inch diameter is traditional and mostly for training form (suplesse); 3 inch might be a bit small; 3.25 to 3.5 is good balance between traditional and fitness oriented rollers.
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