Okay. I did it. I rode for an extended period (minutes) without touching the wall or basement stanchion. I'm using my Pacific Quasar because on the YouTube video the first thing that a new roller rider does after he/she falls off for the first time is check the bike for damage. I don't care if I damage the Quasar - it's free miles right now as far as I'm concerned. I had platform pedals on it and I couldn't get smooth enough to ride without hanging on to something. I switched to clipless this evening and now I can ride the rollers.