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. Get more detail about CycleOps Aluminum Roller Indoor Bicycle Trainer with Resistance.
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