cadenceblur Posted June 6, 2013 Share I bought one of these and took it for a spin this evening. Was expecting to take a few tumbles , but actually got the hang of it quite quickly! Anybody else using rollers instead of trainers? I actually worked up a good sweat quite quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatek Posted June 6, 2013 Share I hope you are using the right tyres. Road tyres don't last more than 200km on trainers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peadar Posted June 6, 2013 Share The rollers are hard work great work out. Love it. Just not for a loooooong training session. Things go a bit numb. corrie.kuilder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferChild Posted June 11, 2013 Share Rollers are a great way of training balance on the bike, cadence training and quite rightly work up a sweat quite quickly. Keeping focus is a must otherwise you will go for a drop to ground Combining rollers with an indoor turbo trainer and vary the two off is the perfect winter indoor training experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted June 11, 2013 Share could not buy both so opted for the rollers instead. apparently it also brings about a more efficient pedal stroke which in turn makes one more energy efficient on the bike as well.having to balance also brings more stabilising muscles into play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super J Posted June 11, 2013 Share Rollers are best! I do 1 to 2 hours a day,I start off on 53/21 for ten min,and gear down each 10 min on my pace day. On interval day I warm up and stay on 53/16 but then do 5 3 min interval on 53/11..... I try keep my heart rate as high as possible,basically max, when I get off I am shivering with exertion! I have a better interval work out on the rollers than I do on the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super J Posted June 11, 2013 Share Rollers are best! I do 1 to 2 hours a day,I start off on 53/21 for ten min,and gear down each 10 min on my pace day. On interval day I warm up and stay on 53/16 but then do 5 3 min interval on 53/11..... I try keep my heart rate as high as possible,basically max, when I get off I am shivering with exertion! I have a better interval work out on the rollers than I do on the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadenceblur Posted June 11, 2013 Share sounds awesome, have you designed these workouts yourself or did you get them off a Web site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkerr Posted June 18, 2013 Share Ok - so I'll ask the question. Who makes a decent/reasonably priced set of rollers to start off with?(PS - I have a turbo already, but am still lured by the benefits of mixing it up with some roller training now and then) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymango Posted April 1, 2020 Share Anybody got any advice or experience using a MTB on these rollers? Easier or more difficult than a road bike? DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland86 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Hi bike lovers! Hope everyone is keeping fit and healthy out there. So I know I am a bit late but does anyone have any idea where I can pick up a set of rollers during these hard times? I am desperately looking for a set, would really appreciate the help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted April 1, 2020 Share Anybody got any advice or experience using a MTB on these rollers? Easier or more difficult than a road bike?  The galaxia has a maximum wheelbase setting of 110cm. So if your bike is large or X large the front wheel is going to run on the front of the drum which is a recipe for being ejected into the TV a high power...I've got a set and my Scalpel just fits. The Galaxia is a lekker set and a bit easier to keep the bike on them due to the concave drums. flymango, EddieV and aquaratza 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymango Posted April 1, 2020 Share The galaxia has a maximum wheelbase setting of 110cm. So if your bike is large or X large the front wheel is going to run on the front of the drum which is a recipe for being ejected into the TV a high power...I've got a set and my Scalpel just fits. The Galaxia is a lekker set and a bit easier to keep the bike on them due to the concave drums.My fear! Heading off to hospital with a broken something! Aside from wheelbase, would you say a MTB or road bike is easier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted April 1, 2020 Share My fear! Heading off to hospital with a broken something! Aside from wheelbase, would you say a MTB or road bike is easier?I would say easier as far as balancing goes . I tried my gravel bike with 42mm Sawtooth tyres,definitely easier than my road tyres. Does feel like it requires more effort due to the contact patch, I think . But, gravel tyres are to noisy . flymango and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted April 1, 2020 Share My fear! Heading off to hospital with a broken something! Aside from wheelbase, would you say a MTB or road bike is easier?MTB tyres sing like a new Ranger on the N1. I ride a road bike on the rollers just because it is quieter.It is very easy to ride on rollers but you need to concentrate all the time otherwise you may ride off the side and through your flat screen TV.I little secret in the begining is to look slightly ahead of your front wheel . As if you were on the road.Also you can draw a line on the drum of the roller as a target to keep your wheel on.I have reached a point where I can stand and sprint or ride without hands on the handlebar.Great fun. A good workout and it sharpens your riding skills. Edited April 1, 2020 by Vetseun flymango, EddieV, Andrew_Smith and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomark Posted April 1, 2020 Share MTB tyres sing like a new Ranger on the N1. I ride a road bike on the rollers just because it is quieter.It is very easy to ride on rollers but you need to concentrate all the time otherwise you may ride off the side and through your flat screen TV.I little secret in the begining is to look slightly ahead of your front wheel . As if you were on the road.Also you can draw a line on the drum of the roller as a target to keep your wheel on.I have reached a point where I can stand and sprint or ride without hands on the handlebar.Great fun. A good workout and it sharpens your riding skills.Have never tried rollers, my possibly dumb question is if they are low resistance bearings etc why do they give you a workout? Where does the resistance like a normal trainer come from to work against? Or is it more the continuous balance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now