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Would you buy these Cortina rollers for $75?

Old 01-20-09, 07:55 AM
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Would you buy these Cortina rollers for $75?

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No.

I'd add another 25-30 bucks and get a new set from Performance or Nashbar.

At least with new ones, you'll know the bearings arent worn out.

Offer 50 bucks.
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Nope. Get new ones for only a little more.
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Nashbar Rollers 119.99
4 tubes of Shimano Slippery Spitt Wet Lube 3.96
20% off w/todays code -24.79
= 99.16 plus shipping.
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Guys I appreciate the cander. I'm definitely am going to pass. A fellow rider offered up an extra set of rollers he has for me to use this winter. It will give me a great idea if I like them. I hope so because I truly do not like trainers. I feel like I'm riding on a flat rear tire. The resistance doesn't feel natural. I would like to improve my cadence, riding technique and pedaling efficiency. Then in the spring or summer I can buy a set of rollers on clearance from Nashbar.
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Hey same post at RBR
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