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[bigboi146]

I have these. And yes first time riding rollers. I have a good place with walls on both sides that im pretty sure would be perfect for learning. Also any tips are greatly appreciated.

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by bigboi146

I have these. And yes first time riding rollers. I have a good place with walls on both sides that im pretty sure would be perfect for learning. Also any tips are greatly appreciated.

Good you didn't spend a lot on your first set. A couple of tips that were given to me & they helped were.

#1 riding in a hallway

#2 Focus your attention about 2 or 3 feet feet off your FR wheel, don't look at your FR wheel until you get the hang on the rollers. Put something that far out to focus on.

#3 Also don't panic & over react when your bike moves on the rollers. I have found just going with it settles the bike down.

#4 Also if you do ride with toe clips, at first i would only ride with one foot in the clips & one foot out. Until you get the hang of them.


I have gotten good enough on m rollers. That i can get up to 35 mph.

[pinkpanda3310]

Do training tires have thicker rubber or something?

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by pinkpanda3310

Do training tires have thicker rubber or something?

I think so, they might be a tougher compound. . Mainly they just last longer. With Rear wheel Trainers your tire will were out fast. With Rollers your tires should wear normally.