looking for indoor rollers

[peterw_diy]

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…

[KWL]

@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.

[peterw_diy]

Ben, I think you found your bargain from KWL. Don’t sweat the resistance unit — it’s a better cadence workout with less resistance.

[hozn]

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?

[peterw_diy]

Hozn doesn’t have rollers???

[Ben]

@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!

[hozn]

@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.

[KWL]

@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.

[hozn]

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.

[Ben]

@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?

[hozn]

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

[Ben]

@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!

[hozn]

@Ben 110348 wrote:

About 41.5 inches. Thanks!

Ok, I sent you a PM to coordinate!

[KWL]

Ben – If it doesn’t work out with Hozn just let me know. Money back guarantee and all that.

[hozn]

It looks like trading our rollers will work out well for both of us. (Thanks, KWL!)

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