How to Buy Cycling Rollers

Bad weather can interrupt your cycling workouts. To move your workouts indoors, you can ride a stationary bike. However, for a more realistic indoor cycling experience, use cycling rollers. Set up your bike on the rollers to improve your riding balance and simulate the outdoor experience.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Decide what kind of resistance you want in your cycling rollers. Choose rollers with a larger diameter for slower workouts and smaller diameters for a more challenging ride.

2. Pick cycling rollers with a front fork to keep your bike stationary while the back tire spins. Remove the front tire and attach the front end of your bike to the fork for greater balance control.

3. Challenge yourself with three rollers. Purchase cycling rollers that allow both of your bike tires to spin freely.

4. Select cycling rollers with an adjustable frame to allow for different sized bikes. You can also get rollers that move slightly to accommodate a variety of tire sizes.

5. Choose cycling rollers that are portable and fold for easy transportation. You can also get rollers that stow flat or upright.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a wall or a door jamb for help getting started on the cycling rollers. You need to use the rollers a few times before your keep your balance.
• Prepare yourself for the noise. Cycling rollers can be quite loud, but you can cut down on the noise level by riding on carpet or placing a pad below the cycling rollers.

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