Rollers V Trainer

[MixMastaMM]

I'm starting to look at rollers and trainers in hope of getting one from the big red fat man this year. I know you need more space for the rollers, but not sure how boring a trainer would get. Any one have suggestions as to which would be better? Any suggestions on which rollers or trainers I should be looking at or what features to consider?

 

[elzoller]

lots of info here

http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3643
&
http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3787

 

[Eileen]

I just got rollers last week. It's an awesome workout and the fact that I can fall off keeps me focused. I splurged and got a Cycleops roller which I'm really happy with.

 

[jbogner]

I prefer rollers when the ground is covered in snow...

http://www.nycmtb.com/video/Snow-roller.mp4

 

[MixMastaMM]

I prefer rollers when the ground is covered in snow...

http://www.nycmtb.com/video/Snow-roller.mp4

Funny. 😉

 

[monkey boy]

MAN UP! & get rollers
Your skills will improve over using a trainer. The only drawback is not alot of sprinting out of the saddle until your skills are out of this world.
Plus they are half the price.

 

[ArmyOfNone]

I prefer rollers when the ground is covered in snow...

http://www.nycmtb.com/video/Snow-roller.mp4

Whats all that brake about 😛 !!!

 

[mergs]

I prefer rollers when the ground is covered in snow...

http://www.nycmtb.com/video/Snow-roller.mp4

out-f'ing-standing young man. 😀

 

[mergs]

Whats all that brake about 😛 !!!

probably due to that oak tree coming up fast 🙂

 

[ArmyOfNone]

WEAK Excuse!

 

[jbogner]

If the brake noises offend you, then definitely don't right click to download this one... 😉

http://www.nycmtb.com/video/somewhere-15-Jan-06.mp4

Needless to say, the trainer vs. roller argument is moot if you don't mind riding in a little snow...

 

[ArmyOfNone]

I <3 Riding in the snow...However I dont have what it takes to hit drops like that. Very very nice!

I just have one question...where did you find a dog w/ 6 inches of travel???