Rollers: what kind do you use...

On 2005-07-24 08:58:04 -0700, "tntcoach" said:

I'm looking into buying rollers to train on in the winter months. I've
heard that the rollers that have a "V" shaped center roller are the way
to go, rather than the straight roller type. Have any of you tried
both types? If so, is there a big difference? The idea behind the "V"
shaped roller is that it supposedly helps keep you in the middle of the
rollers.

I'd never even heard of this before. Then again, maybe it's a new thing.

I have a couple pairs of Kretilers, and they are outstanding. Best
rollers you can get, there's really no question. Just they're a bit
expensive.

Have a standard pair with "killer headwind" for most stuff. Have a
pair of Dyno-Mites, "Hot Dog" style which is a 10" wide roller.
Extremely portable for taking to races for crit warm ups, and it forces
you to ride a pretty tight line.

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:32:19 -0400, "psycholist"
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"Kinky Cowboy" wrote in message
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On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:43:59 -0400, "psycholist"
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"Kinky Cowboy" wrote in message
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On 25 Jul 2005 05:39:54 -0700, "Qui si parla Campagnolo"
wrote:



tntcoach wrote:
I'm looking into buying rollers to train on in the winter months.
-Mike

Kreittler, the very best, with aluminum full sized drums.

If you're not made of money, Tacx are perfectly acceptable.,

Kinky Cowboy*


Kreitler rollers are hard to beat and will last a lifetime (with periodic
bearing and belt replacement.

I don't doubt that Kreitler are hard to beat for quality, but they're
easy to beat for price.... If you have $400
to spend on rollers, spend $100 on Tacx and put the rest on deposit.
You'll have made the price of a replacement set of Tacx rollers in
interest before the first set wears out.

Kinky Cowboy*


I'll agree with you in principal, but as your signature states, "your
mileage may vary." I put a TON of time and miles on the rollers each year.

Fair point, I was talking about my level of use which is 2-3 hours a
week during the winter. For very high mileage users, if the Kreitlers
are as good as people say they are, they might represent value for
money.


Kinky Cowboy*

*Batteries not included
May contain traces of nuts
Your milage may vary

In article ,
says...

I don't doubt that Kreitler are hard to beat for quality, but they're
easy to beat for price.

Buy Kreitler rollers used. Use them for several years. Then sell them
for the same price you bought them for. Kreitlers are so well made they
really don't lose much value after the initial depreciation. This assumes
you do care for them a bit.
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Alex