marc@bmcg.UUCP (06/05/84)
Has anyone had any experience with rollers (Kreitler or similar type) in a second floor apartment? I remember a posting in this group a few months ago on this subject but I don't remember exactly what was said -- something to do with noise. Also, has anyone got any opinions on rollers vs turbo-type trainers? Marc Lee Burroughs Corp San Diego
kfl@hoxna.UUCP (Kenton Lee) (06/08/84)
xxx I have a cheap pair of rollers (Roto from Italy) and these are somewhat loud, but not unbearable. I understand that some of the more expensive brands are pretty quiet. -- Kenton Lee, Bell Labs - WB wb3g!kfl or hoxna!kfl
dean@felix.UUCP (06/13/84)
I have a turbo trainer and I have ridden one type of rollers. Some rollers are quieter than others but I feel that a turbo trainer is the quietest of all. Rollers have more moving parts and caused my whole house to resonate at certain rpms. Turbo trainers create a loud hissing noise but have no substantial low frequency components. Rollers are excellent at simulating a true bicycle feel and are best for spinning. It is hard to get strong on rollers but you can get a good cardivascular work out. Turbo trainers are good for working on strength because they provide large resistance at high wheel rpms. The bad thing about turbo trainers is they don't allow the bike to give (sway) when you pedal. This may cause big gear heads to hurt their knees more rapidly on a turbo trainer. Excessively large gears will take their toll on your knees eventually anyway though.