Which rollers for winter training?

litespeeddavemira · 2011-10-10T07:20:27+01:00

Well i've decided to go for a set of rollers rather than turbo to keep me ticking over indoors over winter, but i am unsure of which to get. Obvious choices are tacx or minoura does any one use any of these? if so which model? any feedback on your roller experiences appreciated ta!

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October 10, 2011 at 7:20 am #14334

litespeeddavemira

Well i’ve decided to go for a set of rollers rather than turbo to keep me ticking over indoors over winter, but i am unsure of which to get.

Obvious choices are tacx or minoura does any one use any of these? if so which model?

any feedback on your roller experiences appreciated

ta!
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October 13, 2011 at 9:51 am #655979
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Minoura do these classics for
Minoura do these classics for £179.99 and they’re foldable: http://www.zyro.co.uk/Product-Category/TRAINERS/Trainers%20and%20Rollers/TRAINERS/Trainers%20and%20Rollers/MI415ACRO/ACTION%20ROLLER%20ADVANCE.aspx

And Tacx do this – also foldable, well, shrinkable – Antares model which has a sleeker appearance for the same £179.99 but I couldn’t swear that the the bearings will be better or worse and spares are equally easily available when the time comes: http://www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk//product.asp?category=920&part%5Fno=T1000&find%5Fcategory=920&find%5Fdescription=&find%5Fpart%5Fdesc=

The Kreitlers mentioned above ARE brilliant but obviously more expensive.

Don’t forget that Elite also make nice rollers; their Arion model is £199.99. http://www.madison.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?vertical=Cycling&tier1=Accessories+%26+Extras&tier2=Home+Trainers+%26+Rollers&catref=TT14769

I can only personally vouch for the Minouras as I have had a set for years but I know plenty of happy Tacx owners and these Elites seemed noticeably quieter in a different environment to where I use my Minouras

October 11, 2011 at 11:32 am #655977
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If you fancy something other
If you fancy something other than tacx / minoura, I just bought a set of these: http://www.kreitler.co.uk/45rollers.asp

They’re not cheap but they are beautifully made and run like a dream.

Good luck on your search
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