Workout on rollers?
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Workout on rollers?
Im considering buying a set of rollers to train on when its too hot out or I get home from work too late to get on the road. I know that rollers will do a lot to increase my riding skill, but how good of a workout can I get on them? It seems that without a way to increase the resistance, I wouldnt be able to do much in terms of getting a serious workout in on them.
Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the help.
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Anyone? I have a 20% off coupon at SuperGo that expires tomorrow, so Id like to order soon if Im going to
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Originally Posted by sailor
Anyone? I have a 20% off coupon at SuperGo that expires tomorrow, so Id like to order soon if Im going to
https://www.supergo.com/profile.cfm?LPROD_ID=25702 this one is 69 bones.
I've got a Cycle-Ops Magneto and I like it a lot. I'd defintely get a riser block if you go the wind/magnet/fluid trainer route.
Otherwise the rollers from Supergo look to be a lot cheaper then a trainer.
g'luck
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Originally Posted by sailor
but how good of a workout can I get on them? It seems that without a way to increase the resistance, I wouldnt be able to do much in terms of getting a serious workout in on them.
Hope that helps/helped, but as always YMMV.
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after doing tempo work on my rollers im beat, and my balance and spin are awsome now. Buy a spinervals video or sumthin, you will get a hell of a workout.
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Originally Posted by medicinhed
Are you dead set on rollers or for trainier would you consider a trainer? I know that the rollers give you a difficulty boost due to balancing, and front rear wheel resistance, but I like trainers.
https://www.supergo.com/profile.cfm?LPROD_ID=25702 this one is 69 bones.
I've got a Cycle-Ops Magneto and I like it a lot. I'd defintely get a riser block if you go the wind/magnet/fluid trainer route.
https://www.supergo.com/profile.cfm?LPROD_ID=25702 this one is 69 bones.
I've got a Cycle-Ops Magneto and I like it a lot. I'd defintely get a riser block if you go the wind/magnet/fluid trainer route.
Is there a big difference between the trainers that use magnets and trainers that use fluid? For $69, that trainer looks tempting.
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Well, I ordered them, and they came today. I spent about 30 minutes trying to get the hang of them, and managed to get a 15 minute streak of no dabbing or crashing at the end. That was a good feeling.
I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get a good workout on them. Maybe not sprinting, but definitely some tempo workouts. Besides, my weakest thing is always my base, and this will help with that.
I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get a good workout on them. Maybe not sprinting, but definitely some tempo workouts. Besides, my weakest thing is always my base, and this will help with that.