I want to use rollers this winter, and I am confused as to which roller diameter would be best to use. I did a google search on the archives on this group, and the concensus seems to be in favor of the larger rollers, which would be 4" or more. Then I found this link:
which is the only link I have found that discusses rider weight and tires in relation to which rollers to use. They recommend the larger rollers for riders who are 170 lbs or more and using wide tires. And 3-3.5" rollers for everyone else.
Any comments on the advice given in the Sportcrafters link?
which is the only link I have found that discusses rider weight and tires in relation to which rollers to use. They recommend the larger rollers for riders who are 170 lbs or more and using wide tires. And 3-3.5" rollers for everyone else.
I have Action Mag Roller made by Minoura. It has a 4" roller. It about 4-5 years old, I guess. I'm about 187 lbs. It has worked well for me. One thing I didn't understand on the web site:
Quoted message said:
Rollers are NOT for the kind of heart-pounding, leg-burning workout you get with trainers.
I certainly can get a good leg-burning workout on them. The only problem I have found is that is the magnetic resistance is set too high, pedeling is not smooth. I set it at a level where 20-22mph is really pushing it for me. That is more resistance than the road I would guess.
Anyway, I never adjust the mag resistance at all, just change gears. The first time I get on it after not using it for awhile is always "interesting". I make sure there is nothing in my crash zone 🙂
