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  • March 1, 2015 at 6:17 pm #916537
    Ben
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    I’m interested in picking up a decent set of rollers so that I can ride indoors – is anyone thinking about upgrading or sell a set?

    Thanks!

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  • March 1, 2015 at 8:15 pm #1024360
    peterw_diy
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    Hmm, what would you give for a 25 year old set of these (yes, with simple mag resistance unit) that haven’t been ridden in 18 years?
    http://m.ebay.com/itm/301416107395

    I have always kept them folded but I expect the main roller belt is due for replacement anyway, given its age. IIRC (these babies have been wrapped in a plastic bag for over a decade) I did put some skateboard deck friction tape on the top of the frame to make (dis)mounts a bit safer. Hate to sell them, but I would probably score points with my wife…

    March 1, 2015 at 9:23 pm #1024363
    KWL
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    @Ben 109747 wrote:

    I’m interested in picking up a decent set of rollers so that I can ride indoors – is anyone thinking about upgrading or sell a set?

    Thanks!

    I’ve still got these: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?8103-Tacx-Rollers-for-Sale-Alexandria though they now have a new drive belt. Same price.

    March 1, 2015 at 9:49 pm #1024365
    peterw_diy
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    Ben, I think you found your bargain from KWL. Don’t sweat the resistance unit — it’s a better cadence workout with less resistance.

    March 1, 2015 at 11:31 pm #1024368
    hozn
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    KWL, if Ben doesn’t buy your rollers I will take ’em! What do you mean the resistance unit is worthless — does it not work to add resistance?

    March 2, 2015 at 12:18 am #1024372
    peterw_diy
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    Hozn doesn’t have rollers???

    March 2, 2015 at 12:55 am #1024374
    Ben
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    @KWL 109761 wrote:

    I’ve still got these: http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?8103-Tacx-Rollers-for-Sale-Alexandria though they now have a new drive belt. Same price.

    Sold! I saw that post earlier, but thought they had already been taken. Thanks kwl!

    March 2, 2015 at 1:57 am #1024375
    hozn
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    @peterw_diy 109770 wrote:

    Hozn doesn’t have rollers???

    I actually do have an old set of 3.5″ Performance rollers :-) What I want is to add resistance. Spinning is fine, but it doesn’t lend itself to interval training. But riding rollers is a lot nicer than the mag trainer.

    March 2, 2015 at 2:49 am #1024377
    KWL
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    @hozn 109766 wrote:

    KWL, if Ben doesn’t buy your rollers I will take ’em! What do you mean the resistance unit is worthless — does it not work to add resistance?

    I just meant I never saw the need for resistance on rollers, but I’ve never used them for intervals so I never hooked it up. Sounds like Ben wants them. I’ll let you know if the sale falls through.

    March 2, 2015 at 2:54 am #1024378
    hozn
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    Yeah, no problem! Ben, if you decide you don’t care about resistance you can sell me those and have mine for free :-)

    Yes, I know most people don’t want the resistance on rollers, but if I am gonna get on the trainer it is gonna be for interval work or something that hurts a lot.

    March 6, 2015 at 6:00 pm #1024926
    Ben
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    @hozn 109776 wrote:

    Yeah, no problem! Ben, if you decide you don’t care about resistance you can sell me those and have mine for free :-)

    Yes, I know most people don’t want the resistance on rollers, but if I am gonna get on the trainer it is gonna be for interval work or something that hurts a lot.

    Hozn, I’ve had these for a few days and I think my wheelbase is too long for this set – my front wheel’s axle sits about a half inch in front of the center of the roller, which has allowed for some hilarious falls. Would you still be up for a trade? How long is the set you have?

    March 6, 2015 at 6:02 pm #1024927
    hozn
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    Yeah, sure. Let me check my set. It has wheelbase length markings. (Do you know you wheelbase?)

    March 6, 2015 at 6:14 pm #1024929
    Ben
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    @hozn 110346 wrote:

    Yeah, sure. Let me check my set. It has wheelbase length markings. (Do you know you wheelbase?)

    About 41.5 inches. Thanks!

    March 6, 2015 at 8:26 pm #1024950
    hozn
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    @Ben 110348 wrote:

    About 41.5 inches. Thanks!

    Ok, I sent you a PM to coordinate!

    March 7, 2015 at 1:38 am #1024992
    KWL
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    Ben – If it doesn’t work out with Hozn just let me know. Money back guarantee and all that.

    March 7, 2015 at 2:59 am #1024998
    hozn
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    It looks like trading our rollers will work out well for both of us. (Thanks, KWL!)

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