local shops that sell rollers?

[thewalrus]

And don't say La Bicicletta, I believe they want $300...

I'm looking for something pretty basic, not fancy, but not junk either. With the weather at -2C and freezing rain, it makes me think that a set of rollers is a better use of money than neoprene rubber overboots and a set of race blade fenders.

[sanrensho]

Why rollers? A trainer is more versatile as far as fitness. Although ideally, you would have both.

Too bad you weren't at the NSMBFC Gear Swap. There were quite a few rollers there good prices. Maybe give NS Sports Swap a call, or the other place that sells used gear.

[Wayne P]

Call Steed Cycles, they've got a few at different prices. 604-987-2168 or kim@steedcycles.com

Who knows, if you mention my name that old man Steed might give you a bit of a deal. Hi Kim!

[sprinter]

Try the classified section on the Cycing BC website. I went a took a look and thier is someone that recently put some rollers up for sale.

[synchro]

Call Steed Cycles, they've got a few at different prices. 604-987-2168 or kim@steedcycles.com

Who knows, if you mention my name that old man Steed might give you a bit of a deal. Hi Kim!

tell him you're looing for a spawncer and wayne told you to call steed

[LeeLau]

walrus you want to buy our old roller? I've no idea how much they cost but its taking up space in the garage. email me at info@nsmba.bc.ca and we can talk

[sanrensho]

walrus you want to buy our old roller? I've no idea how much they cost but its taking up space in the garage. email me at info@nsmba.bc.ca and we can talk

Lee, is there anything you don't have in your garage? How about a cheap 1" rigid fork (mtb) to throw on an errand bike?

[Sharon]

LEE - You want to sell the roller I use once or twice a year!

oh well, good excuse to buy a trainer... easier to stay on and I won't have to use my arm armour...

Sanrensho - we have an old Judy with a blown cartridge and I think we have an old Mag 21 that could fit your bill!

[sanrensho]

Sanrensho - we have an old Judy with a blown cartridge and I think we have an old Mag 21 that could fit your bill!

Thanks, Sharon. I'm actually looking for a non-suspension 1" fork (threaded or threadless) for an old school SS build. Something like an old Tange fork. Looks like I'll have to head down to Our Community Bikes sometime soon.

-Kenji

[Wayne P]

tell him you're looing for a spawncer and wayne told you to call steed

You should go in and say "I'm here to replace Wayne, where's my free shit bitch?"

[Sharon]

Thanks, Sharon. I'm actually looking for a non-suspension 1" fork (threaded or threadless) for an old school SS build. Something like an old Tange fork. Looks like I'll have to head down to Our Community Bikes sometime soon.

-Kenji

the judy!

[sanrensho]

the judy!

I was hoping for non-suspension to begin with. I'll let you know if I get desperate.

Thanks.

[Uncle Duke]

whats a good trainer to pick up ?

[Rat]

you injured duke or is the snow getting you down.

[sanrensho]

whats a good trainer to pick up ?

Ton of info here:

http://bb.nsmb.com/showthread.php?t=66442&highlight=trainer

[Uncle Duke]

you injured duke or is the snow getting you down.


I just wouldnt mind cranking some km's in the evening..in front of the fire in my spandex thinking of knightrider..:damn:

[thewalrus]

LeeLau, you have mail.

[parts]

rollers are great for fitness & balance!!
I've got an old set of rollers (in prime shape) if Lee's don't cut it & you don't wanna buy new.

[Duncan]

You should be able to get a used set. I'll bet after 18 months, you'll be looking to unload it on some other unsuspecting soul. I can understand getting rollers out of desperation in a place with real Canadian winters, but not Vancouver.

They are the ultimate tool of procrastination - "It may rain today ... I'll just do a spin on the trainer later instead". 3 hours later you're still on the couch watching South Park re-runs. Roller riding is mind-numbingly boring. For me, listening to MP3s or watching TV doesn't cut it. I'd rather dodge all kinds of stuff whizzing by me. Not only that, because you aren't moving and don't get much airflow, you sweat like a pig (or maybe that's just me - oink,oink). I rode on a (borrowed) trainer all last summer for knee surgery rehab (so I actually *had* to do it) and hated it (the smile is fake).

http://www.napiersys.bc.ca/ride/trainer2.jpg

I ride pretty much every day (I commute from Deep Cove to SFU) and don't use fenders. Winter riding is awesome. Here is a picture from my commute yesterday, right around sunrise - I rode home after dark with a headlamp in the ruts of XC skiers

http://www.napiersys.bc.ca/ride/winter.jpg