New rollers from Amazon

[Andywinds]

I've just received my new rollers and I have a question. Looking at the nylon rollers it looks like there is a very small channel in them that would indicate that they have been used. Do these things can built and tested before being boxed up? Not too worried as I will use them but is this the norm. but also do the tyres usually make this mark?

 

[steve50]

Did you buy them "new" from Amazon or did you pay a reduced price which might indicate you purchased a returned item.

 

[Spiderweb]

What brand are they? Can you post a pic so we can see?

 

[Andywinds]

They were from Amazon at a reduced price but did not mention used.

 

[Andywinds]

Here is the link

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005YX5P4Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Andywinds]

Here is a photo. The line is faint in the pic, but it is clearly on all three rollers.

 

[Andywinds]

Amazon are offering to send a new item as they have acknowledge they sent this by mistake!! This was delayed 2 weeks already!

 

[steve50]

Amazon are offering to send a new item as they have acknowledge they sent this by mistake!! This was delayed 2 weeks already!

Looking at the picture of new rollers on Amazon there is no sign of any marks even on "zoom".

 

[S-Express]

Looking at the nylon rollers it looks like there is a very small channel in them that would indicate that they have been used

Usage would not create that channel, as it would be impossible for anyone to hold a line tight enough and consistently enough to wear it through. Whatever it is, it is not from someone using them. It's possible the groove is there to aid positioning on the rollers although either way, it shouldn't affect their operation.

 

[Andywinds]

Usage would not create that channel, as it would be impossible for anyone to hold a line tight enough and consistently enough to wear it through. Whatever it is, it is not from someone using them. It's possible the groove is there to aid positioning on the rollers although either way, it shouldn't affect their operation.

When you look closely at the marks they are not even, if it were there to aid you would think it would be a proper channel. Anyway I've had a go on them and they are really difficult!

 

[S-Express]

Rollers are difficult if you've not ridden them before. Can you get a closer pic of the marks.?

 

[Andywinds]

Rollers are difficult if you've not ridden them before. Can you get a closer pic of the marks.?

Yes I can try later, Amazon are going to send some "new" ones tomorrow anyway. I would have been happy with some credit!

 

[DCLane]

Persevere on them - it gets easier, honest!

 

[Andywinds]

Persevere on them - it gets easier, honest!

yes I will, feel really strange, plus you're higher up. I'm on flat pedals as well.

 

[GGJ]

Flat pedals are great to start with, once you get the hang of the rollers then clip in pedals are a must