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Old 09-28-11, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by fuah
Since we're (still) on the topic of rollers..

What kind of resistance are we talking about here.. What diameter rollers provide similar resistance to riding somewhere flat on a calm day?

Is it possible to attach an external resistance mechanism.. like the fluid or magnetic deals you see on stationary trainers?
The smaller rollers provide "real world" resistance. The large barrels provide less than real world resistance.

Many roller systems have resistance options. You have to look into them. I have a Headwind fan for my Kreitler rollers.
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