Do not watch boxing on TV while riding the rollers if you are an enthusiast.
I think Kreitler is a good roller set also.
Joe Bender-Zanoni "Can't chew gum and watch boxing at the same time" Great Notch, NJ
> Brad Potter wrote:
> "Would anyone on the CR list be
> interested in offering some advice on trainers?"
>
> Brad,
> Buy some used rollers. Weyless or Kreitlers are best (heavy drums =
> more resistance). The MTD wood ones are super also. Cinelli's and the
> plastic MTD Performance ones are too easy.
> Learn to use them well and you will get no greater return for your
> effort. Example: do 25 miles in one hour. warm-up 5-10 min., then mix it
> up. First pull at 20-22 mph., easy 5 min (18mph)., 10 min. at 25-28
> mph.,5min. easy. And so on w/ a 5 min. cool down at the end. Throw in a
few
> sprints (all out super high rpm (145-175) and your done. Use the 48x14
(92)
> or at least work up to it.
> Learn to take off your tee shirt while not slowing down and try not to
> fall too much. Put a piece of electrician's tape around the middle of the
> front roller; it will serve as a visual aid to stay in the middle. Don't
> stare at it. Look up ahead and around or BOOM!
> Do this twice a week and you'll be o.k. come spring for sure.
> Wind trainers give no savy (rideing skills) so.
>
> enjoy,
> John T.Pergolizzi
> Brooklyn, New York