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bamsphd

Dec 24, 02 9:50

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I just received a new set of rollers for X-mas. The manufacturer enclosed a DO's and DON'Ts list which greatly surprised me by including:

Quote:


DON'T Ride with clipless pedals. If you begin to fall, you will often need to catch yourself on rollers quicker than you can unclip.


I've never ridden rollers, should I change out my pedals before I start, or is this just a case of lawyers run amok?

Will I be able to ride with clipless pedals once I become more experienced?

Any other getting started with rollers hints?

thanks,

Bill from NH


Kensho

Dec 24, 02 10:15

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Re: Rollers and Clipless Pedals [bamsphd] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Don't ride clipless pedals on the road then.. you might hit the ground before you clip out!
HAHAHA....

Lawyers gone amok is right.

EVERYONE rides clipless pedals on rollers. And you know what? You'll probably fall off them at one point.

Use a doorway or some sort of pole or other device to grab onto when learning. Eventually you'll get the hang of it....

When you do fall... DON't stick out your arm! Keep it in tight and try to land on your side.


Tom Demerly

Dec 24, 02 10:26

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Re: Rollers and Clipless Pedals [Greg] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Ditto except for the doorway thing. Ever see anyone loose it in a doorway on rollers and go down? Full "Jackass" material. I recommend a sturdy counter top or bench surface about hip level you can rest your dominant hand on the get up to wheel speed. Then it kind of gyro stabilizes. Our claim to fame is we can teach anybody to ride rollers in 15 minutes (except Johnny Knoxville). I'll give you $5 if you can ride them the first time with Powercranks. Stick with it, be safe, Happy Holidays!

Tom Demerly
Editor, TriSports University
http://university.trisports.com/


puskas

Dec 24, 02 13:00

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Re: Rollers and Clipless Pedals [Tom Demerly] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Definitely lawyers run amok.

Enjoy your new rollers. Don't stare at the drums. Pick a point out in front of you and relax. You'll be able to ride no-hands, removing jerseys, etc. in no time.

They can be even more fun when you line up a bunch of pairs of rollers side-by-side and ride with friends...A little bump here and there really keeps you on your toes;-)
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Bob

Dec 24, 02 18:13

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Re: Rollers and Clipless Pedals [bamsphd] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
[reply]I just received a new set of rollers for X-mas. The manufacturer enclosed a [i]DO's and DON'Ts[/i] list which greatly surprised me by including: [/reply]

Don't do like my friend did with his new rollers. He lives in a 3rd floor apartment. Yep, you guessed it -- he put the rollers on his balcony. Lost his concentration once and damn near went over the rail.

His rollers are in his living room now.


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~~Bob


bamsphd

Dec 29, 02 19:51

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Re: Rollers and Clipless Pedals [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Thanks for all the advice.

I tried them tonight for about 10 minutes, with a good solid bar to grab onto on one side, and a pile of cushions on the other. I made it up to 34 seconds, and never needed the cushions. Though my hand was never more than 6 inches from the bar!

I found a very cute Bob Mina article on rollers. Try the link http://www.xtri.com/article.asp?id=6

It that doesn't work, you are looking for his Jan 30'th, 2001 article titled "Rollin', Rollin', Rollin' ..."

thanks again,

-Bill