Rollers

souplesse, noun, "lacking soup"

you'll be happy for it, come the winter.

souplesse, noun, "lacking soup"

ahhhhh, like gormless.

...hang on whats 'gorm'

BTW On my second attempt at the rollers I had increased the distance between them about 1/2". This placed my front hub just over the back edge of the front roller. Cant say for sure, but I think this helped.

Best word ever ;)

Just looked up the word souplesse...Anyone click on image results for that word!!

http://velophoria.blogspot.com/2008/12/souplesse-refined.html

Has anyone used minoura rollers? and whilst is may seem a little OTT can anyone compare them against the antares... i need to get some soon, and i can only get the minoura action roller advance...

The anteres rollers are slightly concave, so allegedly it encourages the bike to drift to the center of the rollers.

I have the minora, it didn't take too long to get used to them. Like everyone has said, you just need t get into it. I wasted myself coming off, it was more embarassing then painful though.

Appreciated :)

Anyone know if these are any good?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Elite_V-Arion_Parabolic_Inertial_Rollers/5360045856/#more

yes, they are good. but hideously expensive.

They are pricey that is true. May see how I am for cash and invest if its worth it

And built not to last, I reckon.

they do look a bit plasticy

please excuse my ignorence..... but on rollers is the front wheel not still? and if so would i need a rear speedometer sensor? if that exists!
Thanks

On rollers, the front wheel moves, unless you're using an optional fork stand.

On a turbo trainer, your front wheel is static, so you need a rear sensor if you're using your bike computer for exciting real-time data monitoring purposes.

On rollers, the front wheel moves, unless you're using an optional fork stand.

On a turbo trainer, your front wheel is static, so you need a rear sensor if you're using your bike computer for exciting real-time data monitoring purposes.

Ok, thanks for clearing that up, i'l get some rollers then and a speedo.

You don't need swimming trunks.

keeps the saddle fresher, though.

You don't need swimming trunks.

why not :) i always train in speedo's.

*Triathletes *:/

just ordered some rollers, i will set them up next to a wall so that i can lean on it to stop me falling off! or equally give me something to hit if i fall off!
Now all need is a speedometer, i'l give the speedo's a miss.

best place for this was in a thread about rollers, i thought.

YouTube- Fixie stoned training at home

that bike is shit, ^ hasnt even got a knog on it.

when I teach riders to ride on the rollers for the first time, I get them to ride with no hands straight away, making sure there is a wall or something to hang on to while doing this and me standing the other side.
This method works fast and the rider realises straight away its all about balance, keeping the revs up and if in difficulty you lean one way or the other without turning

Then get them to ride holding on bars and the brain connects with previous attempt no handed and mostly, the rider will not turn or over react when thier bike goes of the centre of the roller

yer

This poxy weather has got me already thinking about winter. I need something to use at home to make my time more productive/get fitter. Is one better or just different? Looking to spend 150euro.

Im gonna combine it with clean & press and overhead squats for home training. Planning winter wheels too(wide and heavy), dont mind the cold but hate the rain and its been raining to much in Ireland this Summer.