Learning rollers are like learning to ride a bike...
03-10-06 | 12:04 PM
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Learning rollers are like learning to ride a bike...
You never forget...
I have not ridden rollers for over 8 months, but today (after a revalation that I am FAT yesterday!) I decieded to get back on the rollers to see how I feel... I hate fluid trainers BTW. Wearing a pair or shorts I started the rollers, and within 1 minute I felt like I had never gotten off of them... the spin on the other hand will get better...
Anyone here feel the same way...
On the other hand my calves are screaming... that is what happens when you loose tons of muscle mass, but my bone in my left leg feels really good... a great sign!
Mandy
I have not ridden rollers for over 8 months, but today (after a revalation that I am FAT yesterday!) I decieded to get back on the rollers to see how I feel... I hate fluid trainers BTW. Wearing a pair or shorts I started the rollers, and within 1 minute I felt like I had never gotten off of them... the spin on the other hand will get better...
Anyone here feel the same way...
On the other hand my calves are screaming... that is what happens when you loose tons of muscle mass, but my bone in my left leg feels really good... a great sign!
Mandy
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03-10-06 | 12:40 PM
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I bought a set of rollers two weeks ago and am afraid to get them out of the box. First, if my wife finds out, i'm a dead man. Second, I'm probably one of those lucky few who are too uncoordinated to learn.
03-10-06 | 03:27 PM
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After three 300km weeks with beautiful weather, my last ride day of the week tomorrow has rain, rain and rain in the forecast. Probably on the rollers for a spin session. I love riding them for identifying my sloppy spin. I just can't stand the amount of sweat I throw down from it.
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03-10-06 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by my58vw
You never forget...
I have not ridden rollers for over 8 months, but today (after a revalation that I am FAT yesterday!)
Mandy
I have not ridden rollers for over 8 months, but today (after a revalation that I am FAT yesterday!)
Mandy
It's all that free pizza.
Rollers needs a big-ass fan in front, and dished ones are better (rollers, not pizza).
03-10-06 | 03:57 PM
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From: Big Mineral arm - Lake Texoma (Pottsboro, Tx)
Originally Posted by hiracer
I bought a set of rollers two weeks ago and am afraid to get them out of the box. First, if my wife finds out, i'm a dead man. Second, I'm probably one of those lucky few who are too uncoordinated to learn.
Ah, too risky. I'll PM my address and you can send me the rollers. I'm here to help.
03-10-06 | 03:59 PM
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From: Big Mineral arm - Lake Texoma (Pottsboro, Tx)
Originally Posted by DocRay
It's all that free pizza.
Rollers needs a big-ass fan in front, and dished ones are better (rollers, not pizza).
Rollers needs a big-ass fan in front, and dished ones are better (rollers, not pizza).
Who makes dished rollers? Never heard of such a beast.
03-10-06 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Doggus
Who makes dished rollers? Never heard of such a beast.
Elite parabolic rollers. I can't find the companies web site but
this should give you an idea.
https://www.glorycycles.com/elparo.html
marty
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03-10-06 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by NomadVW
Probably on the rollers for a spin session. I love riding them for identifying my sloppy spin.
03-10-06 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by sho'vo'nst-pg
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03-11-06 | 12:05 AM
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From: Big Mineral arm - Lake Texoma (Pottsboro, Tx)
Originally Posted by lotek
Doggus,
Elite parabolic rollers. I can't find the companies web site but
this should give you an idea.
https://www.glorycycles.com/elparo.html
marty
Elite parabolic rollers. I can't find the companies web site but
this should give you an idea.
https://www.glorycycles.com/elparo.html
marty
Acckk...thermoplastic drums. Does anyone make aluminum dished drums? Do they really help make it so you can doze off and still stay on the rollers? I'm guessing they don't really work or more manufacturers would be making them.
