suggestions for rollers

[font=Times New Roman]IMHO if you want the best, http://www.kreitler.com/[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]I was riding my new Kreitler rollers within 15 minutes of setting them up. I got the following reply on a different forum that has some usefull tips. [/font]

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[font=Times New Roman]Since the rollers raise the bike off the floor there's no way you can put your foot/feet on the floor if the bike is the proper size. To do that you'd have to lower your seat by the height of the rollers which would wreck your ability to pedal. Set something sturdy next to the bike so you can get on and off by yourself and leave the seat height at the proper setting. I use a piece of 4x4, but a milk crate, little step stool, etc would work as well.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Doorway or something to lean on.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Something solid to step on to get on and off the bike since it'll be raised off the floor.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Cadence of at least 80 and speed of at least 14 mph. If it feels "squirrely" increase cadence.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Look ahead, not down.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Spin don't mash.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Relax your upper body.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Don't relax your concentration. You have to continually be aware of what you're doing.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Small shifts in body position or on seat will create a quick response that'll be larger than on the road.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Set up a fan at max speed to blow right in your face.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Don't forget to hydrate.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Until you've had lots of practice, don't try to stand to give your butt a rest without leaning on something.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Protect your bike from sweat with a towel but make sure it won’t fall into the wheels.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Make sure the distance between the front and rear rollers is correct or you'll immediately ride right off the front.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Periodically check that the rollers are properly tightened.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Take the belt off when not is use so it doesn't stretch.[/font]

[font=Times New Roman]Stick with it! It shouldn't take too long to be comfortable. You can get a great workout and improve your technique at the same time.[/font]