For the record, I stll ride my old rollers (purchased in the early 80s from Performance Bicycle Shop). Unlike my Racer Mate and Turbo Trainer wind trainers (still in storage), rollers help with form/balance. I can't say I've ever gotten bored riding my rollers!
Steve Whitting
"The Ciocc Cat"
Prairieville, Louisiana USA
Website at http://ciocc-cat.angelfire.com/
From: dave martinez <dmart84815@yahoo.com> Subject: [CR] FS: Betuzzi rollers (Palo Alto). To: "CR List" <ClassicRendezvous@bikelist.org> Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 7:51 PM
Hello All,
I thought that these were long gone, but I found them under a tarp next to the shed. The good- they seem to still roll smooth. The bad- the blue paint on the frame is oxidised and the aluminum has that pithy oxidation, the allen hardware has a thin layer of rust. With some rubbing compound and simichrome, they should look just fine- if you worry about such details. The belt is long gone too.
These rollers are from the late 70s and I think they were also sold by Palo Alto Bike Shop under their label. They are or were quiet- much quieter than my Cinellis. I would like to get $50.00 for them and would prefer local pick up, but who knows....
Regards,
David Martinez
Fremont Ca
US of A