l am looking for rollers for around 250$ better for 200 : ) l am new to cycling and not always can find time during the day so training at home and at winter would be good, but maybe l should get trainers?

find a coupon, and get them for +/-$120.

Are those rollers worth buying? For $140, you can't be getting that great of a product, but the reviews are all pretty positive. I've had my eye on a set of the TruTrainers, but I can't justify the $750 price tag.

If you had to choose between rollers and a stationary trainer for the rear wheel, which route would you go?

I like rollers but have had both. Rollers without resistance (fan or magnet) are good for your spin and that is about it. Rollers are louder than a stationary trainer so keep that in mind also.

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yes.

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rollers.

I just ordered a set of the e-motion rollers, should get them on Thursday.

https://www.insideride.com/

There were a lot of reviews that said they had a higher margin for error vs. regular rollers and you could get away with watching TV while riding them. I have my doubts, but we'll see.

I don't think I'll be able to zone out to the TV while training (and don't really want to), but I feel pretty condident I'll be able to loosely follow a football game, movie, etc. without much problem. If I can do that, it's worth the extra $ for me.

I talked to Larry (the owner/inventor) and he has a 30 day satisfaction guarantee (including return shipping), so he has a lot of confidence in his product and was very helpful and friendly.

cycleops makes one but its probably $275 or something like that.

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I've always wondered, is there a large learning curve to riding on one of these?

if 20-30 minutes is considered large, yes.

don't be scared, just have something to hold on to

Wow, I was looking into getting a trainer for the upcoming "winter" here in Texas. I think I'll go this route instead.

Answers my question as well. I've been pondering rollers or trainers - rollers it is. Need to work on my spinning (every time I go on a MTB holiday, I lose 10-15rpm, it seems, and takes forever to get them back!).

Cheers all!

I've got a set of relatively innexpensive Minoura rollers. They have a mag unit which can be easily taken on and off (I don't use it for warm up) and the resistance can be adjusted. I like it well enough. its not the greatest thing, but its a set of rollers. Just get an inexpensive set and ride the heck out of them. I still use mine in a doorway (probably don't "need" to, but I like the security), by spring you will be riding with much more stability with a much smoother pedal stroke.

Inexpensive but used (by you) is much better than top of the line but collecting dust. You can always upgrade later.

l will go with Travel Trac Technique PRO Alloy Rollers and 10% off it's much less then l though : ) thank you for advice

I have these (Minoura Action Mag) too. They're great for the price (around $250, I think). If you can afford it, you really should get a set of rollers with a resistance unit.

>you can't be getting that great of a product, but the reviews are all pretty positive<

If you already know what a great product this is from all the reviews, what do you expect to find here that's different?

My kids gave me the Travel Tacs for the holiday season last year. They're terrrific - and not my first set. (This is the one time, perhaps, you can trust Botto).

towel = resistance unit

+1 to botto, I've had my performance bike rollers for three seasons and treat them like crud. They are still great and run smooth.

+1 to kudude on the towel, I can do VO2 interval repeats with a towel.

Start riding them in a doorway, with your bike positioned your shoulder is just behind the frame (so if you frantically reach out for the door frame, you can get it with your elbow area). Keep your rpms up and don't look at the floor. You will be able to watch TV while on them, just be careful if you are watching a bike race--you may try to lean into a turn and end up on the floor.

Glad you are going with the performance rollers.

yes, this will sound ingnorant once I hear the answer, I'm sure... but can you explain this?

Throw it under the rollers. It creates resistance. Can be exciting when enough resistance is generated to eject the towel backwards. You start spinning REALLY fast.

If I need more resistance (which usually I don't), I can put more towels under two or three rollers. You have to start in a real easy gear until you get up to speed.

I'm so tempted to get rollers for this winter!!!

I used them all last winter and they provided great improvements for me.

wow, I've been gone from the internet for 5 days, but I've been constantly thinking about getting rollers since I found out about them a couple weeks ago when thinking about buying a trainer for the winter. Was going to make a thread like this, but you did first. THANK YOU!! and thanks for the link botto!