First time on rollers...WOW!
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RV posted 1 year ago.
:) Rollers are fun. I started back on them this week again. They do take a lot more concentration than trainers. Zone out on rollers and you may go for a ride! Stay with it and you will see the improvements.
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mdd posted 1 year ago.
The rollers also showed me how "uneven" my pedal stroke is in terms of the power. I really need to work on a smooth stroke with an even power output over the whole pedal stroke. If you are jerky then you really notice it on the rollers.
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blazindave posted 1 year ago.
Rollers? What is that?
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Triguy98 posted 1 year ago.
Rollers are a great tool. Its good to hit em up once in a while even during the non cold season (like ona rainy day) to brush up your technique.
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
Started back on mine last week...Oy.
But it comes right back after a few...mistakes.
When starting rollers or coming back after not being on them awhile, the good advice I got was to use them often but for short periods...everyday for 15 minutes,or some such...when things get going smoothly increase your time.
Right now I'm splitting my time. :30 minutes on the rollers and :30 to 1:00 on the trainer.
But guys...don't tell anyone else. Rollers are a secret weapon.
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blazindave posted 1 year ago.
mdd;54214 wrote:
A secert weapon.
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I wanna knoooooowwww....:p
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
Oh..alright here..stop whinning and please...keep it to yourself, and you didn't hear from me.
http://www.kreitler.com/
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RV posted 1 year ago.
blazindave;54219 wrote:
:(I wanna knoooooowwww....:p
Go look here http://www.tri-sports.com/cyropvc9.html
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mdd posted 1 year ago.
Here are the ones that I use:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19548&subcategory_ID=4121
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
I use the Performance too, but man those K's are slick..good site too for roller info.
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blazindave posted 1 year ago.
Whats the resistance like?
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toni posted 1 year ago.
blazindave;54240 wrote:
Whats the resistance like?
Go to this thread to find out more about rollers and trainers and the pros and cons of each. Very helpful.
http://www.trifuel.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6746
Hopefully that will help you.
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blazindave posted 1 year ago.
toni;54241 wrote:
Go to this thread to find out more about rollers and trainers and the pros and cons of each. Very helpful.http://www.trifuel.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6746
Hopefully that will help you.
Thanks alot! but now im not sure. I guess the roller is good for evening out your strokes. I have a trainer thing already..thats really old and the resistance is insane...so a cheap $100 roller sounds good.
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mdd posted 1 year ago.
I am quickly learning that a roller is worth its weight in gold! It does not relax a trainer but it is an absolute must have addition. 15-20 minutes a day is all it takes to get that pedal stroke going in the right direction.
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catwood posted 1 year ago.
Rollers are fun! I just have a trainer in my dorm room at school, but the cycling team has rollers that I use and my dad has some at home that I can use when I'm there. I'm comfortable riding them for up to an hour sometimes in aero position, but I still have a lot of trouble getting on and off if there isn't a stable shelf at bike level...
I rode on rollers for the 1st time tonight and it was tough. However I got the hang of it a bit toward the end by leaning against the door frame. I still have alot of work to do to get up to 90+RPM without leaning into the door frame but if I can get it down then I can only imagine how much my bike control and pedal stroke will be.
Very cool!