Originally Posted by
mad mike
on my 2nd session today, i cranked the tension on mine down until i couldn't move the wheel, then i eased it back just until i could... wow!!! i went 33 minutes at almost the 3.5 mph pace i'd been using and it was more realistic... like riding my bike...
the little computer showed the usual 400 caloric burn though... i'm sure there was more...
i'm looking at trainers right now... i wasn't aware there was such a thing until i saw it in another thread...
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I went with a set of rollers, rather than a trainer, because on a trainer you just sit on the bike and pedal. On the rollers you have to keep your balance and ride similar to what you would do on the street. I also bought mine used off of a craigslist ad that I posted. You wouldn't believe how many people own them, but never use them. Same thing for trainers.
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2007 Jamis Ventura Comp
2006 Jamis Explorer 2.0
2000 Specialized Hardrock (bought used)
Swim, Bike, Run and sounds like fun