Originally Posted by audiodane

New here ... been interested in some rollers.. nashbar has a set for around $85 and I think there's a coupon around here somewhere (though they don't fold ) ...

Used to ride a whole lot, been away from it for about 8 years (got married, got job, had 3 kids.. been a little busy) ... Wanting to get back on the bike, but don't want to have to leave the house... I've been thinking that a set of rollers would be a good way to get back on the bike after the kids go to bed... I've also read that rollers are more real and overall a better "experience" than trainers..

I'm looking for the "feels like I'm road riding" and wanting to ride nice-and-steady for a long duration, rather than resistance "climb training" or anything like that. Looking into it for general "getting-back-in-shape"ness and increased lung capacity (long time asthma sufferer, cycling helped tremendously) ...

What do you guys think / recommend? Should I get some rollers? Trainers? something else?

I'm open to suggestions..

thanks,
..dane