Rollers vs. Trainers
05-07-09 | 12:42 AM
#27
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 229
Likes: 0
From: Stockton, CA
I have rollers but if I had to go back and chose again I'd probably go with a trainer or save up enough for rollers with adjustable resistance. As is, my rollers are really only good for 2x20 intervals and that is using the 50x12 on my road bike. And yes, you can do things like stuffing a towel under a drum but that takes away some of the roller feel that makes rollers desirable in the first place.
05-07-09 | 10:15 AM
#30
Banned.
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,694
Likes: 0
From: 40th, up in the 30th
Yeah, well im not an avid enough cyclist right now to be out in the rain. During the rainy season I have other hobbies/sports to keep me busy like weightlifting, soccer, and basketball...but If I had a road bike other than my steel fixed gear I would definitely head out in the rain.
05-07-09 | 10:22 AM
#31
Thread Starter
Banned.
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Oregon State University
Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista (Gunmetal/Black)
Nah, you misunderstood. What I mean is, If I took cycling seriously enough to have a nice road bike and such, I would ride through the rain and whenever else. But, cycling is more of a hobby for me right now that I just mash around on my fixed, and since it's my only bike, I have OCD and hate to get it all wet.
05-07-09 | 10:30 AM
#32
Spin Meister
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,658
Likes: 74
From: California, USA
Bikes: Trek Émonda, 1961 Follis (French) road bike (I'm the original owner), a fixie, a mountain bike, etc.
I can't afford these rollers, but they are the closest thing to riding a bike on the road while not riding on the road. They make it much easier to sprint out of the saddle than regular rollers. And they work with my fixed gear bike as well as they do with my road bike.
https://www.insideride.com/index.php?...d=64&Itemid=50
https://www.insideride.com/index.php?...d=64&Itemid=50
__________________
This post is a natural product. Slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered flaws or defects.
This post is a natural product. Slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and are in no way to be considered flaws or defects.
05-07-09 | 12:07 PM
#34
Thread Starter
Banned.
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Oregon State University
Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista (Gunmetal/Black)
