Rollers

Mike39496
Mike39496 Posts: 414
edited July 2012 in Road buying advice
Basically, I'm looking at getting a set of rollers but I have no idea which to go for.

I've never used them before and i'm looking to spend no more than £250 (the less the better!), suggestions would be much appreciated.

Also I have a turbo already so if I really want resistance I can go for that but i'm too lazy to keep setting it up all the time.

Thanks

Mike

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  • GerardR
    GerardR Posts: 4
    I went to rollers and found them difficult at first. If you want resistance, just change gear and you'll be fine.

    I don't know about UK brands, so I'd use sites like this for reviews. I bought cheap rollers (about GBP50 on sale) and, while they're not fancy elliptical etc they're just fine. Remember that noise may be a factor to consider. Don't forget the sweat shield to protect your frame.
  • dave35
    dave35 Posts: 1,124
    Kreitler Challenger 3.0
    http://www.velodromeshop.net/index.php?p=product&id=451

    Minoura-you can get a resistant unit aswell
    http://www.velodromeshop.net/index.php? ... ct&id=1512
  • Mike39496
    Mike39496 Posts: 414
    dave35 wrote:
    Kreitler Challenger 3.0
    http://www.velodromeshop.net/index.php?p=product&id=451

    Minoura-you can get a resistant unit aswell
    http://www.velodromeshop.net/index.php? ... ct&id=1512

    Thanks, I was looking at the minoura but wasn't sure how decent they are. They seem to be alloy instead of plastic which is a bonus.

    I'm stuck between these, the Tacx Antares and the Cycleops aluminium ones so if anyone has experience on I would like to hear thanks.
  • bigpikle
    bigpikle Posts: 1,690
    cycleops alu are great rollers - much prefer them to the Tacx. I was lent some Tacx initially and learned on them, but the alu rollers are smoother, quieter and give more resistance as they are a little smaller, so I reckon they have a more useful range of use. Cycleops ones fold nicely and quality looks spot on.

    I got mine cheap from High On Bikes via ebay where their shop often has some superb bargains far less than their website ;)
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  • AlanW
    AlanW Posts: 291
    Bigpikle wrote:
    cycleops alu are great rollers - much prefer them to the Tacx. I was lent some Tacx initially and learned on them, but the alu rollers are smoother, quieter and give more resistance as they are a little smaller, so I reckon they have a more useful range of use. Cycleops ones fold nicely and quality looks spot on.

    I got mine cheap from High On Bikes via ebay where their shop often has some superb bargains far less than their website ;)

    Another vote for the cycleops rollers, quality kit
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  • Mike39496
    Mike39496 Posts: 414
    Ordered the CycleOps from Evans, will hopefully arrive tomorrow! Will report back on them once they arrive.

    Thanks for the help.

    Mike
  • Mike39496
    Mike39496 Posts: 414
    They arrived today and to my delight they appear to have sent the ones with the resistance unit attached!

    Can't fault the customer service there! Now I just have to be bothered to have a go.
  • dave35
    dave35 Posts: 1,124
    Let us know how you get on,don'tgive up if you take a couple of falls-start off in a doorway or next to a wall. Takes a while but you'll soon be able to reach down for a drink/wipe the sweat off etc.

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