CycleOps Aluminum Roller Indoor Bicycle Trainer with Resistance
November 3rd, 2009 by healthy
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| CycleOps Aluminum Roller Indoor Bicycle Trainer with Resistance Review |
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| Manufacturer: CycleOps |
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CycleOps Aluminum Roller Indoor Bicycle Trainer with Resistance Overview |
| CycleOps rollers feature durable steel-frame construction that meets the needs of the most demanding cyclists. An adjustable belt for right and left dismount that gives you added flexibility. And a bi-fold design that makes storage and transport a snap. |
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CycleOps Aluminum Roller Indoor Bicycle Trainer with Resistance Feature |
- Bicycle trainer allows you to practice your skills while riding indoors
- Solid steel frame construction with extra-wide stance and six floor contact points
- Precision roller drums make for smooth, quiet ride
- Lathed 3.25-inch aluminum rollers will not distort when exposed to heat or sunlight
- Quiet, magnetic resistance uses a no-moving-parts design
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CycleOps Aluminum Roller Indoor Bicycle Trainer with Resistance Customer Reviews |
 Outstanding trainer |
| Review Date: October 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: G. Ozzimo, Newport News, VA |
| Tried the rear wheel trainer one year, then the Lemond stationary bike and did not enjoy either one. The Cycle-Ops trainer is great! It emulates real world biking better than my first two choices. As advised, it takes some practice to master the rollers, but has done a great job forcing ecomony of movement and smooth steady pedal strokes. I look forward to riding now when I can't get out on the road... |
CycleOps Aluminum Roller Indoor Trainer with Resistance
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| Review Date: December 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Kozmel, Chicago, IL |
These rollers are great. One of the chief complaints I have of the regular trainers (as with stationary bikes), is that they tend to get boring after riding for a short while. Since this unit requires more concentration to maintain your balance (which takes a bit of practice and maybe a few sessions), it makes the workout a lot more fun and engaging. Plus, I really like the idea of being able to put my bike to good use during the winter months. This unit also takes up very little space, and doesn't require any alterations to the bike (I've even managed to keep my seat at the same height).
At this point, I haven't had a chance to use the resistance feature, as the gears on my bike are providing enough of a workout for me. I'd suggest trying out the version without the resistance add-on first, then order the resistance unit separately if you feel you need it (price-wise, it seems they charge nearly the exact same amount for the resistance unit whether you buy it separately, or with the trainer).
The only real drawback thus far is that the trainer is a bit pricey. However, it seems extremely well-built, and durable. Oh, another plus is that it's made in the USA! |
The Cycleops Rocks!
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| Review Date: April 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: G. G. Mason, Aspen, CO |
| I was looking for an indoor trainer that would be simple to set up and use and the Cycleops is perfect. It needs very little space, takes no time at all to set up and you don't have to do anything to your bike to use it. It takes a little practice to get going but if you can ride a bike, you can ride rollers! I have mine set up between my bed and the wall so getting started is easier. The Cycleops is the best indoor fitness item I've ever purchased. |
No surprises... works as advertised.
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| Review Date: February 5, 2010 |
| Reviewer: sethat, St. Louis, MO USA |
The rollers were delivered by amazon in a timely manner. This is my first set of rollers, and I have never used a trainer, so I don't have other equipment to compare this too. I bought these to use during the winter, because I thought it would be more interesting than using a treadmill, and I would get to use my new road bike year around. I think the reviews are pretty accurate as to the quality of these rollers. Rollers are fairly expensive. Given the price point of the cycleops, I think these are an excellent value for someone who would like a folding set of rollers, or maybe a person who is a casual rider trying to get some spin time in during inclement weather (which happens to be about 1/2 of the year in the midwest, unfortunately). I was worried about them supporting my weight, as I am a larger guy, but they do a great job, and are smooth to ride on once you get the hang of it. If I was a serious rider, I would have probably chosen a more expensive set.
For those of you that are wondering if you can ride rollers, videos online make it look easy. When I first started out, it was harder than I thought it would be. I learned fairly quickly by putting the rollers in a door frame. by the third time I used them, I moved them out of the door frame and next to a wall. I'm still using them against this wall, as it is difficult to get started without some sort of support. It really is great exercise, probably even better strength and aerobic exercise than riding outside since you have to use more upper body strength to balance the non-moving bike, and you have to constantly pedal to keep the wheels spinning. If you have a bike and hate running on treadmills, then this is worth a shot. |
Great workout!
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| Review Date: January 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: E. Walters, |
| After the reading other reviews on trainers and rollers, I decided that the rollers would be more enjoyable to use. The rollers arrived assembled and easy to adjust to my bike. I started in a doorway with regular tennis shoes. The first 5 -10 minutes were scary. I thought there was no way I was going to be able to stay on. Then, I started to worry less about falling off and peddled faster and felt much more comfortable. After about 15 minutes I moved the rollers and bike into a hallway and used my cleats and had a great workout. I figure I would stay in the hallway one more time before I graduate to an open room. Build quality seems good and I expect long term reliability. |
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