Tacx Antares Rollers
10-03-10 | 11:44 AM
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Tacx Antares Rollers
Has anyone used the Tacx Antares Rollers?
I have used trainers and don't like them. The Tacx can be gotten for about 180.00 on line and with the conical rollers they appear easier to ride.
I am interested in the thoughts of folks that have used them vs other rollers under $200.00.
I do not race, I intend to ride indoors in bad weather or when I just do not have time to go to the trail to ride.
Thanks
George
I have used trainers and don't like them. The Tacx can be gotten for about 180.00 on line and with the conical rollers they appear easier to ride.
I am interested in the thoughts of folks that have used them vs other rollers under $200.00.
I do not race, I intend to ride indoors in bad weather or when I just do not have time to go to the trail to ride.
Thanks
George
10-10-10 | 10:03 PM
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Real Men Don't Coast
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Sterling, VA
Bikes: 2006 Fuji Roubaix SL-2012 Motobecane Track in Yellow-1984 Fuji Absolute
Update
I bought the rollers. I took my clipless pedals off and put cages on.
It took me about a minute to ride with out bumping into the wall constantly. It is a lot more work than riding on the road, however it feels a lot more realistic than riding on a trainer and that is what I was looking for.
Mounting and dismounting is the biggest challenge and I haven't gotten it down yet. Riding is simply riding. The only gotcha is being aware of where you are on the rollers.
The rollers are smooth and was easy to put together.
All in all, a good deal and exactly what I was looking for. I won't get bored riding inside now.
I bought the rollers. I took my clipless pedals off and put cages on.
It took me about a minute to ride with out bumping into the wall constantly. It is a lot more work than riding on the road, however it feels a lot more realistic than riding on a trainer and that is what I was looking for.
Mounting and dismounting is the biggest challenge and I haven't gotten it down yet. Riding is simply riding. The only gotcha is being aware of where you are on the rollers.
The rollers are smooth and was easy to put together.
All in all, a good deal and exactly what I was looking for. I won't get bored riding inside now.
