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ROGERIO · 03-05-2007, 05:45 PM

Jimi,

The bikes (and you) just sit on the rollers.. and you go, go, go.

It's a matter of balance, speed and a lot of physics.

The recommended way to get started is to find a doorway. The bike is placed on the rollers, you get on while holding the doorway and start pedaling. Your motion will raise you up and then it's a matter of balance and speed. The front wheel is somewhat supported by sitting in between the two front rollers, but it will still require a lot of skill to keep it from turning (L or R). I was able to learn fairly quickly, but I know lots of folks that just could not and after a few falls gave up. The benefits outweigh the difficulty. The rollers force you to spin circles. You begin to benefit greatly from the up stroke. After training on the rollers you will see your road work improve dramatically. I'm sure you are using clipless pedals and that is the only way a roller will help you (to be able to work on the up stroke).

Some companies offer a fork mount, but I think that is really counter productive. You get no benefit from it other than spinning.

Do you know of anyone who is willing to lend you their rollers for you to try? At $150 it's a real investment to only find out it's not for you. The other option is to find a store that will let you bring in your bike to try it. Offer to sign a waiver in case you go flying off.

I'm here if you have any more questions.

03-05-2007, 05:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
ROGERIO Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PHOENIX, AZ Posts: 926	Re: Road Bike Question Jimi, The bikes (and you) just sit on the rollers.. and you go, go, go. It's a matter of balance, speed and a lot of physics. The recommended way to get started is to find a doorway. The bike is placed on the rollers, you get on while holding the doorway and start pedaling. Your motion will raise you up and then it's a matter of balance and speed. The front wheel is somewhat supported by sitting in between the two front rollers, but it will still require a lot of skill to keep it from turning (L or R). I was able to learn fairly quickly, but I know lots of folks that just could not and after a few falls gave up. The benefits outweigh the difficulty. The rollers force you to spin circles. You begin to benefit greatly from the up stroke. After training on the rollers you will see your road work improve dramatically. I'm sure you are using clipless pedals and that is the only way a roller will help you (to be able to work on the up stroke). Some companies offer a fork mount, but I think that is really counter productive. You get no benefit from it other than spinning. Do you know of anyone who is willing to lend you their rollers for you to try? At $150 it's a real investment to only find out it's not for you. The other option is to find a store that will let you bring in your bike to try it. Offer to sign a waiver in case you go flying off. I'm here if you have any more questions. Last edited by ROGERIO; 03-05-2007 at 05:49 PM.