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From: wew@mgweed.UUCP (Ed Weiss)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Rollers vs Wind Trainers
Message-ID: <15634@mgweed.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 27-Feb-85 13:43:59 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb 27 13:43:59 1985
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 I agree with Bart.  I've never had a problem with getting a workout
on rollers.  AND there are many other benefits - - like developing
a smooth spin, no bouncing when pedaling at high speed.  Like
being able to ride in a straight line, no swaying from side to side.
Of course developing a feel for your bike in a more realistic
more road-like situation is an important benefit.

Now you may say that all this is fine, but there is no wind!  Now the 
final knockout punch! The wind load can be cheaply accomplished by
cutting out pieces of fairly heavy cardboard and wedging them
between the rim and the last point at which your spokes cross.
You will find a point where the crossing point of the spokes
from the right side of the hub and crossing point of the spokes
from the left side will form seats for the cardboard pieces
to rest.  A piece about 9" long, 1  1/2" wide at one end
and 3" wide at the other and positioned at each set of crossing
points will provide all the load you'll want.  An additional
advantage to this 'wind load' is it's cooling wave of moving
air. While it is not a blast in the face,it does move 
large volumes of air toward one side of your position, which    
then bounces off walls and returns to refresh.  I've found
it's necessary to tape the blades to the spokes to keep
them in position at high speeds.


				Ed Weiss