Originally Posted by
BikeAnon
I believe that, if a quality, reasonably-price resistance trainer had been invented before the roller, rollers wouldn't exist. Or at best, they'd be a novelty used by very few.
Some traditions are slow to die, even when their time has come. Like tubular tires. And terrestrial radio.
I agree. I used rollers in the past over the winter to smooth out my motion for a muscular imbalance. But then I discovered I get smooth faster and easier with one leg drills on a trainer.
The funny thing about cycling is all the traditions that just don't go away easily.