Rollers...1st time.

[black'n'yellow]

i haven't... yet but you never know

frames have been clamped in turbos for decades - you'd think one might have failed by now.....?

 

[buggi]

carbon hasn't been around for decades tho

 

[black'n'yellow]

carbon hasn't been around for decades tho

They've been around since the early 90s, which makes it two decades. But in any case, there is no particular reason why a carbon frame should be any more prone to such a failure than any other material...

 

[montage]

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?

More stress is placed on the frame, but I think the bottom line is that the bike can handle it....I'd just avoid out of the saddle sprints

 

[jdtate101]

2nd time on the rollers was even better. No off's this time. Plus I pushed it along a bit this time, and my aim for the session was to keep the power between 210-220W for the hr. I had to stop after 30mins to wipe down then restart, avg power for the hr was 225W, in the last 15mins I pushed it up to 450W max and got the speed up to 43mph (no more gears left). It was pretty twitchy at that power output and speed, but my soupleese isn't that good yet.

Details here: (cadence data is f**ked up as the battery is going in the sensor)

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/255505378

 

[black'n'yellow]

how are you measuring power..?

 

[jdtate101]

Powertap wheel at the moment but its up for sale in the new yr in favour of a power2max crank based solution.

 

[bicyclos]

I bought a set of rollors 12yrs ago (OZZO) and only a cheap set and enjoy having a session now and again. Great for balance but I always set it up next to a wall so I can use my elbow for support if I have a wobble!! I have a rowing/cycle machine which I use as well just to keep my legs turning. Rollors are fun, but each to their own.

 

[buggi]

easier to just pop your bike on rollers i suppose?? it's a pain setting up the turbo.

 

[defy-one]

What are the best 'type' of rollers to go for ???
Are they all the same .... I know turbo's are not

 

[Rob3rt]

What are the best 'type' of rollers to go for ???
Are they all the same .... I know turbo's are not

No, some have uniform drum's, some have curved drums, drum's vary in diameter, drum's vary in material, some units have a resistance unit built in, some don't, some fold smaller than others, some move around on the frame etc etc.

 

[defy-one]

So the next question would be .... Which would you recommend to someone like me,a relative newbie that will be using it to get some riding in ONLY when the weather is bad?

 

[jdtate101]

I just went for the ELITE Arion parabolic basic model. It's fairly no frills, but folds up nicely, is solid and stable, reasonably quiet and cheaper than most:\

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-arion-parabolic-rollers/

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

I just went for the ELITE Arion parabolic basic model. It's fairly no frills, but folds up nicely, is solid and stable, reasonably quiet and cheaper than most:\

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-arion-parabolic-rollers/

That's what I have, great rollers imho

 

[andrewsk]

Father Christmas just bought me these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/elite-v-arion-parabolic-inertial-rollers/

First time on rollers, but was getting fed up with getting a soaking on the road. Nothing will replace the real thing, but these give a good workout. Took about 15 minutes to get the hang of them. Still gaining confidence on them, but am pleased with how knackered I get on them!

Seem well built and run well.

By the way, what would be a good power meter to use with them?