Subject: Re: Rollers, dirty carpets and saddle pains Posted by: Sean on February 11, 2004 at 01:02:35: In Reply to: Rollers posted by Albert on December 13, 2003 at 20:00:52:

Message: >I'm wondering if anybody has experience using rollers. I'm thinking of buying one to do some indoor traing. >Any suggestions or feedback you might be able to pass my way ? >Cheers ! >Albert Good luck with your rollers...Here are a few things to be aware of 1) If you train hard on the rollers like you should, they will leave black lines on the floor below, consisting of fine bits of worn tire rubber worn from your Conti's, and spun into neat lines off the cylinders. It doesn't come up out of rugs easy, so be careful and put something under each roller, front and back. 2) In my own experience, the extra smooth spin to be had on rollers tends to mean less out of saddle time and less heavy quad pumping, both of which somehow help relieve pressure from the saddle. After 30 mins, I felt very uncomfortable pressure on my old Vetta SL saddle while on rollers. Thus, a good, comfortable saddle with recessed center channels is a must if you think you might want kids someday.