I think the larger diameter drums are supposed to be easier to ride and the smaller ones provide more resistance, hence they don't use the fan. The bigger drums take up more room.
If you want rollers for spinning, get the big drums. A stationary trainer is better for hard workouts.
-Dion
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Do the Kreitler Challenger 4.5" rollers provide enough resistance without the headwind unit for a recreational level rider?
Do the 4.5" rollers have a different feel than the 3" rollers? Are they easier for a roller newbie to learn?
I'm confused about how the 2 sizes compare. When I see the 4.5" rollers reviewed it always seems to be with the headwind unit.
I have the 4.5" rollers. They do provide a fair amount of resistance and I have used them for years, but I did just order the headwind unit. I ordered it to provide more variety and variability during the long winter months here in the pacific northwet. -- Tom Carrico ccdargo.comccdargo.comOpen ↗
"Mann" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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Do the Kreitler Challenger 4.5" rollers provide enough resistance without the headwind unit for a recreational level rider?
Do the 4.5" rollers have a different feel than the 3" rollers? Are they easier for a roller newbie to learn?
I'm confused about how the 2 sizes compare. When I see the 4.5" rollers reviewed it always seems to be with the headwind unit.
If you're in the 52x11 or 52x12 you'll be leaving quite a puddle of sweat on the floor. For a recreational level rider, they should be fine. Besides, you can always add the fan later.
Bob C.
"Mann" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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Do the Kreitler Challenger 4.5" rollers provide enough resistance without the headwind unit for a recreational level rider?
Do the 4.5" rollers have a different feel than the 3" rollers? Are they easier for a roller newbie to learn?
I'm confused about how the 2 sizes compare. When I see the 4.5" rollers reviewed it always seems to be with the headwind unit.