Originally Posted by
FastRod
Or you could toughen up and ride =D, I don't really believe in those trainers. Best part of cycling is the scenery, wind, and the sounds of nature. Not to mention I love the feeling when your tyres just roll on all kinds of terrain, best feeling ever!
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I have the Rock and Roll - love it. Its not a novelty. Like others have said, rollers are great for balance and smoothness - and you can get some wattage out of them. But you want to really get the most out of the interval training sessions, a trainer is the way to go.
It is larger and more expensive, but worth it. Money shouldn't be a factor - Sufferfest vids are 10 bucks a piece - hardly a deal breaker.