Rollers...1st time.

[jdtate101]

My 1st ever roller session tonight. Fell off once in the first 5mins because I was going too slow, but after that had a few wobbles, generally it was all pretty stable. Sticking to about 28mph/90rpm seems pretty much the best combo, and results in a good workout, the only problem being I can't wipe the sweat away without a major wobble, so I stopped every 15mins to wipe down. I think I need to invest in a mat (to save the carpet) and a fan!! Boy it really does take all your concentration doesn't it?

Still I'm pretty pleased with the 1st effort (4x15mins) with only one off. Will keep going through the winter and I'm sure by the end I'll be doing tricks on it................. (NOT).

 

[derrick]

Yes a mat is a must, i find a towel over one shoulder to wipe your brow, the wobbles get less with practise, good fun though.

 

[HLaB]

I've not used mine for a few weeks now so hopefully that novelty balancing factor will return when I get back on them as I found them pretty boring but not as boring as a turbo!

 

[mark st1]

My 1st ever roller session tonight. Fell off once in the first 5mins because I was going too slow, but after that had a few wobbles, generally it was all pretty stable. Sticking to about 28mph/90rpm seems pretty much the best combo, and results in a good workout, the only problem being I can't wipe the sweat away without a major wobble, so I stopped every 15mins to wipe down. I think I need to invest in a mat (to save the carpet) and a fan!! Boy it really does take all your concentration doesn't it?

Still I'm pretty pleased with the 1st effort (4x15mins) with only one off. Will keep going through the winter and I'm sure by the end I'll be doing tricks on it................. (NOT).

No exactly what you mean buddy Mr V for Vengedetta was kind enough to lend me his set and without his tips i would have been toast i can now sit in front of the tv but not able to watch it yet just listen lol. I think they are a very good piece of kit the longest i have been able to do is a 42 minute session with about 90 seconds of that in a straight line. I'm still wobbly but yet to have a major You Tube style off. Ive got used to just ignoring the sweat and blowing it off the end of my nose lol.

Well recommend them though i know its no substitute for the real thing but alot better than being a coach potato. I will be getting a set soon as funds are available so i will return the loan pair i may even wipe the sweat from them before i give them back lol

 

[defy-one]

I might ask him nicely to loan them to me ..... This weather is making me think i need some rollers. My neighbour bought a turbo,but got bored and sold it.

 

[mark st1]

I havent tried a turbo so cant confirm or deny on that. Ive found the rollers to give me a major sweat on which must be better than changing the channel on the tele. And its surprising how quick the time goes when your crapping your pants about falling off

 

[defy-one]

I told him a mat,towel and fan were advisable after reading peoples accounts on CC, he quickly came to the same conclusion

 

[jdtate101]

I own both rollers and a turbo, but they are different tools. I wouldn't dream of doing HIT intervals on rollers, not unless I wanted to end up in hospital .
I quite like doing hard structured sessions on the turbo, but doing low-medium intensity base miles is just soul destroying (not to mention numb bum inducing), which is what I got the roller for. They seem ideal for that type of work.
As the english weather is so unpredictable I now have the capability of doing a complete training plan indoors (I will of course go out whenever feasible).

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

I have a set of rollers and a Tracx VR Turbo for when the playstation just won't do

 

[mark st1]

Playstation ??? How does that work then ?

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Playstation ??? How does that work then ?

It was humour dude, the VR allows you to ride against other owners in a multi player format like game consoles

 

[black'n'yellow]

turbo for training - rollers for warming up before races.

 

[buggi]

i have a theory that a turbo puts pressure on the bike where it shouldn't be. do you think i'm correct? i mean, when they design carbon frames, they design them to take pressure in certain places. by locking the back of the frame to a static object, do you then change the stress points on the frame? is a roller better for the bike?

 

[black'n'yellow]

i have a theory that a turbo puts pressure on the bike where it shouldn't be. do you think i'm correct?

how many turbo-related frame failures have you ever heard of..??

 

[buggi]

how many turbo-related frame failures have you ever heard of..??

i haven't... yet but you never know they used to think sun bathing was safe and soon everyone will get face cancer from botox.