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11-23-11 | 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MaineCyclist

I am thinking the larger the diameter of the rollers will definitely impact smoothness, and since I am going to build them, why not go really large (Kreitler boasts their 4.5" are very smooth, so why not.

Because you won't have enough resistance. Bigger rollers equals lower resistance. Look at the Power Curve for Kreitler's 4.5" rollers. If you get lower resistance than that, you'll need to add a resistance unit.

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