| | |  | Lubricants & Care Products | Home » » » CycleOps AL Roller Indoor Bicycle Trainer | | | | | | | Description: | | CycleOps rollers feature durable steel-frame construction that meets the needs of the most demanding cyclists. An adjustable belt for right and left dismount that gives you added flexibility. And a bi-fold design that makes storage and transport a snap. | | | Features: | |
• Bicycle trainer allows you to practice your skills while riding indoors
• Solid steel frame construction with extra-wide stance and six floor contact points
• Precision roller drums allow a smooth and quiet ride
• Bi-fold design for easy storage and transport
• Lathed 3.25-inch aluminum rollers will not distort when exposed to heat or sunlight
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 32.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 20.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 19.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 8 reviews |
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 The Cycleops Rocks!Apr 10, 2010
I was looking for an indoor trainer that would be simple to set up and use and the Cycleops is perfect. It needs very little space, takes no time at all to set up and you don't have to do anything to your bike to use it. It takes a little practice to get going but if you can ride a bike, you can ride rollers! I have mine set up between my bed and the wall so getting started is easier. The Cycleops is the best indoor fitness item I've ever purchased.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
No surprises... works as advertised.Feb 05, 2010
The rollers were delivered by amazon in a timely manner. This is my first set of rollers, and I have never used a trainer, so I don't have other equipment to compare this too. I bought these to use during the winter, because I thought it would be more interesting than using a treadmill, and I would get to use my new road bike year around. I think the reviews are pretty accurate as to the quality of these rollers. Rollers are fairly expensive. Given the price point of the cycleops, I think these are an excellent value for someone who would like a folding set of rollers, or maybe a person who is a casual rider trying to get some spin time in during inclement weather (which happens to be about 1/2 of the year in the midwest, unfortunately). I was worried about them supporting my weight, as I am a larger guy, but they do a great job, and are smooth to ride on once you get the hang of it. If I was a serious rider, I would have probably chosen a more expensive set.
For those of you that are wondering if you can ride rollers, videos online make it look easy. When I first started out, it was harder than I thought it would be. I learned fairly quickly by putting the rollers in a door frame. by the third time I used them, I moved them out of the door frame and next to a wall. I'm still using them against this wall, as it is difficult to get started without some sort of support. It really is great exercise, probably even better strength and aerobic exercise than riding outside since you have to use more upper body strength to balance the non-moving bike, and you have to constantly pedal to keep the wheels spinning. If you have a bike and hate running on treadmills, then this is worth a shot.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great workout!Jan 10, 2010
After the reading other reviews on trainers and rollers, I decided that the rollers would be more enjoyable to use. The rollers arrived assembled and easy to adjust to my bike. I started in a doorway with regular tennis shoes. The first 5 -10 minutes were scary. I thought there was no way I was going to be able to stay on. Then, I started to worry less about falling off and peddled faster and felt much more comfortable. After about 15 minutes I moved the rollers and bike into a hallway and used my cleats and had a great workout. I figure I would stay in the hallway one more time before I graduate to an open room. Build quality seems good and I expect long term reliability.
3 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Great roller but you could easily get it at much cheaper priceJan 04, 2010
The rollers is great because it is different from using a stationary bike. You have to keep up with the balance and that takes away the boredom of regular exercise bike. You could also improve your shifting technique while working on the rollers. Shifting to low versus high gears also let you control the way you would like to expend your energy by employing a higher power versus a higher speed exercise mode. However, I got essentially the same roller at less than half the price at Performance bike shop (online order). In fact, I managed to get two with slight differences, one at somewhere $109 and the other at $129. I gave it two stars simply because the price is way too high for such a simple equipment. Tips for using it include: set up a stool next to you at the right place to catch your fall; 2) if you do fall, don't panic, don't fight against the fall; 3) as a starter, set up the roller halfway at the doorway such that your body is sort of between the door frame. This also assists you to start up your bike much easier. My wife and I have lots of fun with it for years.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
CycleOps Aluminum Roller Indoor Trainer with ResistanceDec 26, 2009
These rollers are great. One of the chief complaints I have of the regular trainers (as with stationary bikes), is that they tend to get boring after riding for a short while. Since this unit requires more concentration to maintain your balance (which takes a bit of practice and maybe a few sessions), it makes the workout a lot more fun and engaging. Plus, I really like the idea of being able to put my bike to good use during the winter months. This unit also takes up very little space, and doesn't require any alterations to the bike (I've even managed to keep my seat at the same height).
At this point, I haven't had a chance to use the resistance feature, as the gears on my bike are providing enough of a workout for me. I'd suggest trying out the version without the resistance add-on first, then order the resistance unit separately if you feel you need it (price-wise, it seems they charge nearly the exact same amount for the resistance unit whether you buy it separately, or with the trainer).
The only real drawback thus far is that the trainer is a bit pricey. However, it seems extremely well-built, and durable. Oh, another plus is that it's made in the USA!
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