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Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
Total number of notes:31946

513.0. "Looking for cheap rollers" by WORDS::SWANBERY (Without a care in the world) Tue Jan 05 1988 11:34

    
    I'm looking for a set of inexpensive rollers, either new or used.
    I've only found one dealer in Southern New Hampshire who isn't
    sold out of rollers, and he wants $189 for them - a lot more money
    than I have.  I would also consider a mag trainer if the price is
    right.
    
    Adam.
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513.1Possible source of rollers...SUSHI::KMACDONALDtime to squeeze the donuts!Tue Jan 05 1988 12:417
I don't have my catalog handy, but I recall Performance (the catalog 
folks) having rollers for around 95-105 $$$. I have their mag-trainer, 
and it seems to be pretty good construction, but no experience with the 
rollers. Performance's number is posted someplace in here, if you don't 
have their catalog.

                                                          ken
513.2Performance roller recommendationARCHER::KLASMANTue Jan 05 1988 13:049
< Note 513.1 by SUSHI::KMACDONALD "time to squeeze the donuts!" >
                       -< Possible source of rollers... >-

I have the Performance rollers and am pleased with them.  They may not be as 
good as the real expensive ones, but they get the job done at a low price.  
I'd recommend them.

Kevin

513.3RMADLO::HETRICKGeorge C. HetrickTue Jan 05 1988 13:1910
Performance Training Rollers (item #40-1000) are $94.95 through Feb 10.

In the same catalog:

	Racermate Supra Trainer (Wind trainer) Item #40-1260		 $84.95
	    (standard remove-the-front-wheel type)
	Racermate Piggyback trainer Item #40-1270			 $64.95
	    (this is a clip-to-the-rear-wheel type)

The order number for performance is (800)334-5471
513.4ThanksWORDS::SWANBERYWithout a care in the worldTue Jan 05 1988 15:534
    
    The Performance catalog is on its way.
    
    Adam.
513.5MPGS::DEHAHNThu Jan 07 1988 11:337
    
    While you're thinking about new ones, I still have a set of Kreitler
    aluminum rollers gathering dust in the basement that I' be willing
    to part for a little more than your new inexpensive ones. Send MAIL.
    
    Chris
    
513.6WORDS::SWANBERYWithout a care in the worldFri Jan 15 1988 11:4712
    
    	The rollers came yesterday via UPS, just 9 days after I ordered
    them.  The total cost with shipping was $99.45, and worth every
    penny.  I'm learning to ride in a doorway, so rather than falling
    over I just bang back and forth between the sides of the doorframe.
    My goals are to wake up one morning with my legs more sore than
    my shoulders, and to dismount without getting a 30 KiloVolt shock
    through my crotch.  Practice. Practice.
    
    Re 513.*  Thanks for your help.
    
    Adam