My significant other got a trainer to use this winter. I knew it wasn't going to get any use, but she went and got it anyway. She used it three times right when we first got it, and has never use dit since. Me, I earnestly tried to use it several times, but I cannot get over the fact that I'm subjecting my frame to unintended forces. That, and the accelerated tire wear, and I absolutely detest the thing... Knowing that rollers alleviate both of these problems, I borrowed my neighbor's Minoura rollers, which he's had for 15+ years. A little rust and dust on the frame, but the thing glides like new. I absolutely love it and plan on getting me a set just as soon as I surpass my threshold of resistance to spending more. I spent the absolute most I've ever spent on cycling this year

If and when I do get a set, here's the thing that I don't ever see happening though. I could never see myself planting it right in front of the TV in the living room, where it would be most ideal to have it. I'll have to set up in a doorway or hallwall, which is no fun scenically. So, what do you guys do? What do you use to start and stop, and protect yourself from falling over when you zone out for a second? Or do you just become very good at it after a while and no longer need the security doorway at all, and a milk crate or two is more than enough?

munkyv22, if you planted your Madone in a trainer before you got your rollers, how did you feel about it in terms of messing up your bike?