what is best for training cycling. rollers or an indoor trainer?

Answer 1

I have both.

A trainer is good for intervals and warming up before races. Some times they can be a pain, though they have gotten better the last couple years. My old trainer is very loud, many newer ones are quiet. Mine will only accept old style skewers, newer trainers accept the newer flat skewers. They can wear out your tires.

Rollers are good for smoothness, if you're not, off you go, so they are a skill that you would have to learn, but you'll look cool! I like rollers for recovery rides, less boring than a trainer. You can get resistance for rollers, smaller diameter rollers have more resistance. My rollers have a fan attachment and the resistance can be varied.

Answer 2

It depends on what you are trying to accomplish with your training session, and your skill level. A trainer is fairly easy to ride and you can spin as hard or easy as you want. Spend the extra money for a high end model, they are quieter and simulate road feel better. Rollers require good balance and a smooth pedal stroke, typically a more advanced skill level. If you chose a roller, find the smallest door in your house (often the bathroom door) and set up in that the first few times - the narrow opening gives you a place to grab on either side if your balance isn't quite up to the task...

Answer 3

Indoor can never make up for the real thing. Get the bike out. Skates are good as well. Hits different muscles.

Luck

Answer 4

indoor trainer, as you can vairy your work outs. rollers have no resistance and are hard to balance if you have not used them before.