Kreitler roller buying help: Challenger or Poly-Lyte?

[denno]

Am trying to decide btwn the Challenger w/Headwind fan vs. Poly-Lytes.

I've been told the larger drums have a more road-like feel, but am not sure about the lower resistance. I usually read 3-4 times/wk, 20-30 miles @ 16-17 mph. Will the larger drums provide an adequate workout w/the headwind unit, or should I go smaller?

 

[triguy98]

Try supergo.com alloy rollers. on sale for $95. I've had em 2 weeks and am VERY satisfied. My road average is 20mph and I've got my bike in middle ring middle cog when riding the rollers. Plenty of resistance.

 

[Dr.Hairybiker]

Am trying to decide btwn the Challenger w/Headwind fan vs. Poly-Lytes.

I've been told the larger drums have a more road-like feel, but am not sure about the lower resistance. I usually read 3-4 times/wk, 20-30 miles @ 16-17 mph. Will the larger drums provide an adequate workout w/the headwind unit, or should I go smaller?

Trust me, you can get all the work you want with the larger drums, even without the headwind. Put it in a high gear and spin for half an hour and you'll see. With the headwind it's like, well, it's like riding into a constant headwind.