yotaman88210 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) Looking for a decent road bike. Preferably a TREK or Cannondale or a decent brand. Not looking for the wally world knock offs. I have found a few on craigslist, but just thought I would ask her first. I dont have a ton of money to blow on it, so Im trying to get something decent for around 150. Also, looking for a trainer. You know you have a nice bike laying around that you want to sell to Yota cheap. Edited November 5, 2008 by yotaman88210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) I have 2 good huffy road bikes sitting in my garage.... I'll let ya take one off my hands cheap!! They are both good and clean, I have used them a bunch for dual purpose riding, they may not have the BIG name on them but they are solid bikes..... Edited November 4, 2008 by cmoosego addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat0403 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 my boss has a bunch for sale ... Come see me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 my boss has a bunch for sale ... Come see meCan I pick up the scooter I won then too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playerpro153 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I have come cyclops PVC rollers I'm willing to part with for $75. I also have a kestrel talon SL frame that could get your started for the bike but my asking price may be a little steep. $1000 for the frame, retails for $2800. It's sexy though if you like carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Drordy Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I don't think that Yota wants to start out on rollers. They kinda have a steep learning curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I have no idea what rollers are. I do know that Im NOT about to drop 1k on a frame tho. haha. Thats crrazy talk! Are rollers like a trainer just with PVC pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playerpro153 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 The rollers are a trainer. Instead of mounting the bike on it you ride on top of 3 moving rollers. They're tricky at first but they greatly improve your riding technique, isolating lower body movement from your upper body. I ride on them every day during the winter. I also have an elite fluid trainer with adjustable resistance but I'm holding onto that for power intervals in the cold parts of winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Yea, I was looking at the fluid ones. Those seem like the better choice. I will consider the roller tho. I need a bike first. Ill let ya know playa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 The rollers are a trainer. Instead of mounting the bike on it you ride on top of 3 moving rollers. They're tricky at first but they greatly improve your riding technique, isolating lower body movement from your upper body. I ride on them every day during the winter. I also have an elite fluid trainer with adjustable resistance but I'm holding onto that for power intervals in the cold parts of winter.How do you keep your balance on rollers? I've never used them, just trying to figure out how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Drordy Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 How do you keep your balance on rollers? I've never used them, just trying to figure out how it works.The same way you keep your balance on the road. It's exactly the same physics, except the ground is moving instead of the bike moving.The tough part of learning to ride rollers is that you tend to drift from side to side and the rollers are only so wide. (2.5-3 feet maybe) The hardest part is starting the wheels moving, if you don't commit you're screwed. But, once you get the hang of it they're really the best way to ride indoors. I was able to ride no handed on the rollers after a while. But, they do take a little more concentration than a stationary trainer, so if you're easily distracted you might not want to risk your ass. (Yota) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) The roller actually sounds fun the way you describe it.... but do you need an all wheel drive bike to make the front roller roll? Edited November 6, 2008 by yotaman88210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Interesting, it seems like without actual forward momentum it'd be hard to stay balanced...I'd have to try it. I agree, sounds fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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