what is best for training cycling. rollers or an...

edson_de_anda · 03-16-2007, 07:35 AM

...indoor trainer?

Glenn B · 03-16-2007, 07:45 AM

The one YOU enjoy most.Cycling does have the advantage of providing a means of transport. So you can utilise the time you spend commuting for exercise. Save a few bucks and reduce pollution at the same time.If your one of the very few people that don't enjoy cycling. Try something else. If you don't enjoy it you won't do it as often.

tim_mo · 03-16-2007, 10:32 AM

indoor trainer, as you can vairy your work outs. rollers have no resistance and are hard to balance if you have not used them before.

hogie0101 · 03-16-2007, 05:34 PM

I have both.A trainer is good for intervals and warming up before races. Some times they can be a pain, though they have gotten better the last couple years. My old trainer is very loud, many newer ones are quiet. Mine will only accept old style skewers, newer trainers accept the newer flat skewers. They can wear out your tires. Rollers are good for smoothness, if you're not, off you go, so they are a skill that you would have to learn, but you'll look cool! I like rollers for recovery rides, less boring than a trainer. You can get resistance for rollers, smaller diameter rollers have more resistance. My rollers have a fan attachment and the resistance can be varied.

Alex · 03-16-2007, 06:35 PM

Indoor can never make up for the real thing. Get the bike out. Skates are good as well. Hits different muscles.Luck