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Smaller 3.5" drums, new frame with cross bar, and new knobs on axles for moving the drums. | | | Features: | |
• Cycle-Ops
• Folding Aluminum Roller
• w/ Video
• Black
• Smaller 3.5" drums, new frame with cross bar, and new knobs on axles for moving the drums.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 32.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 20.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 19.0 pounds | | 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 11 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
No surprises... works as advertised.Feb 05, 2010
By sethat
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.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Outstanding trainerOct 05, 2009
By G. Ozzimo
"ontwowheels"
Tried the rear wheel trainer one year, then the Lemond stationary bike and did not enjoy either one. The Cycle-Ops trainer is great! It emulates real world biking better than my first two choices. As advised, it takes some practice to master the rollers, but has done a great job forcing ecomony of movement and smooth steady pedal strokes. I look forward to riding now when I can't get out on the road...
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Outstanding Customer Service from ManufacturerSep 29, 2010
By Franklin Parker Celico
I bought a set of these cheap/used. One roller had a noticeable vibration, buzz and bit of a rough ride. I contacted the manufacturer of these rollers, which is Sportscrafters - not CycleOps. I told them I bought a used and apparenlty broken version of their product that is branded Cyclops and they sent me a replacement drum free without any shipping charge and they threw in a free drive elastic band! Incredible service. They said this is their policy - fix it free for the life of the product regardless of how many owners there have been! If I ever need to buy another set I'd buy them directly from Sportscrafters, Google them, they sell the exact same version as sold by CyclOps because they make them for Cyclops. By the way, these rollers are great!
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 CycleOps Aluminum Rollers with resistanceApr 10, 2011
By C. E. Peirce
I recently parched the CycleOps Rollers with resistance. I have owed and ridden on rollers over several years, this is the first time I have owned CycleOps Rollers. The rollers themselves seem well engineered, used quality material and intended last, (pervious rollers I have owed have lasted over ten years of moderately consistent use). I believe the CycleOps rollers are quality if pricy, but we will have to see.
Now the resistance unit is a different case. I am surprised and disappointed in the resistance unit. This part of the solution has what I perceive to be several problems. It seems poorly designed, poorly engineered and inexpensively built. It uses a plastic knob as a type of gear against a metal rod and springs. This leads to very violent adjustment and impacts the installation setup. The current implementation for installation and calibration of the resistance unit is inadequate. Selection of the resistance level is abrupt enough to knock the unit out of alignment. The instructions for configuration and calibration of the resistance unit underscore its challenges. The instructions do not provide sufficient detail to know what a properly set-up implementation looks and operates like. Overall I have much higher expectation for this price. Overall this rating should only apply to the rollers with the resistance unit. It also reflects my concern with the quality and usability of the resistance unit.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Good roller, forget the resistanceJan 20, 2011
By TechGuy
I have had the rollers for a couple of weeks. they are great, although takes a lot more concentration to stay on them and centetred than I expected. The resistance unit is worthless in my opinion, or the unit I have on mine is broken. I would buy the rollers again but not waste the extra money for the resistance that doesn't seem to do anything.
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