anyone? my question. bueler? just hard to tell from some of the replies in this thread.

I hit 182bpm on my sportcrafters today.

I recently got the e-motion rollers from Inside ride. They have a mag resistance unit that lets you dial up much more effort than I can handle. With the mag unit on zero, the effort is almost identical to riding outdoors on a flat road with no wind. They are very easy to learn on and you can easily get out of the saddle, climb, sprint, or watch TV (my favorite).

The floating frame makes them very forgiving for a beginner. The e-motions are pricey, but very well made. I've had them a month or so and probably have 150 miles on them. I've even ridden them a few times when the weather was nice, but I wanted to catch a ball game.

If you had the money to buy a set of rollers or a trainer which would it be and what brand? Thinking ahead as east Texas winters aren't really known for their good riding conditions.

in what type of races do you see yourself participate? if you are remotely considering doing mass-start events, get a set of minoura rollers. they have optional resistance units that'll really tax you. $250 for the whole set up

The thread... it's alive! ;)

Get a set of rollers. You can use your bike without worrying about damage (frame stresses) or having to use different skewers. Rollers will also keep your core in better shape (you are using all your cycling muscles, the trainer supports the bike so you get to 'cheat' by flopping over the handlebars).

I got e-motion rollers because they allow me to stand up and sprint and are very easy to use (perfect form not required). Interval training videos are not a problem & build quality is excellent.

I have used Kreitlers and they are very well made. However, they are less forgiving and standing/sprinting is difficult.

Bringing this back from the dead as well, I'm preparing for rainy day riding (I bit it really bad yesterday in the rain) and Chicago winters. I really like the idea of a roller, but I'm worried if I want to ride longer and break concentration. How much do you really have to focus vs just mindlessly ride or watch a spin video?

Kreitler with Killer Headwind.
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Despite living in the San Diego area, I probably still put 25-30% of my miles on my Kreitlers. They're the bomb. There's nothing better when it comes time for an FTP test. Riding on the road seems a chore by comparison, what with all the traffic, stoplights, and annoyances of reality. And the faster you go, the more cooling air the fan blows on you. Win/win.

Rollers vs. trainers and it's only August?
If money's no object, I'd get a set of these. They are well worth it and you can get a heck of a workout when you crank the resistance up to 3.
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You'll have to pay a lot of attention at first. But by the end of a Chicago winter you'll be able to ride no-hands and one leg and get out of the saddle all while watching Jay Cutler scowling on the sideline.

You live in frikin Texas...just ride outdoors.

Good advice, but seeing as how the OP was posted over 6 years ago it's probably falling on deaf ears.
That being said, I'm kinda regretting not taking my emotion rollers with me to Florida this summer.

Ya I JUST HATE it when I post without checking the date.