warped rollers

[Bug Smasher]

I've owned a set of rollers for a few years with no problem, but when I tried them the other day there was a huge vibration. When I inspected the rollers, I saw that ALL the rollers were uneven by just a couple of millimetres, but enough to cause the bike to practically bounce.

Has anyone else experienced this? Can it be fixed? I haven't attempted to disassemble the rollers. It almost seems that the plastic surface (or tubing or whatever the roller is) has warped for some reason.

Thanks.

 

[tony@canberra]

Originally posted by Bug Smasher
I've owned a set of rollers for a few years with no problem, but when I tried them the other day there was a huge vibration. When I inspected the rollers, I saw that ALL the rollers were uneven by just a couple of millimetres, but enough to cause the bike to practically bounce.

Has anyone else experienced this? Can it be fixed? I haven't attempted to disassemble the rollers. It almost seems that the plastic surface (or tubing or whatever the roller is) has warped for some reason.

Thanks.

Heat will cause this problem a good site for more info is
http://www.graberproducts.com/default.asp?module=cycle&navSection=cycle
I was given an old set of Rollers that had been left out in the sun
the PVC rollers had been warped a few millimetres and it feel like that you were riding on the pave. The more expansive ones have aluminium rollers. Hope this helps.

 

[Bug Smasher]

Thanks for the info. You may be right. I recently moved and have been storing my rollers on my balcony. It doesn't get a lot of sun, but I noticed it does get some. I thought it was sheltered by the overhang, but I guess not. Drat!

Anyone want a used set of rollers? Cheap! Great for motor pacing behind a motorcycle or for a boat launch!