Garmin TacX Antares Indoor Retractable Bicycle Rollers 62 cm

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I’d recommend this roller if you want one that is easy to travel with and can be “converted” to a trainer-roller hybrid. The roller has some connectivity capabilities but a sensor is required and must be bought with the train for it to work.

Some rollers have a stand that clamps onto your front wheel. This gets you used to riding on the rollers without the fear of always falling out.The Misuro B+ sensor is compatible with Elite’s E-training. And, this sensor directs each workout and records your power, cadence, heart rate, speed, time, and data. The roller has a Skyliner front wheel support, which elevates the front of the bike to mimic an outdoor riding position. This is ideal for beginner rollers since it feels safer as they learn how to ride on rollers. Rollers are a completely different experience. Yes, they feel like the road. But they also require 100% focus. These come with around 85 to 90% more resistance than the 4.5-inch versions. Enough said. You only really want to be looking at these if you are an incredibly strong rider. To adjust the rollers to your bike, all you need to do is adjust the front drum so that it’s slightly in front of the front hub. This will ensure you don’t ride off the rollers. For this process, you’ll need a wrench as your tool.

In this post, I give a review of Tacx Antares, then in a subsequent post I will give you some example sessions that are perfect for rollers. Rollers generally consist of three cylindrical drums, connected via a belt which allows them to rotate beneath the wheels of the bike. Of the Elite rollers I’ve reviewed so far, this one is the most simple yet it delivers optimized workouts and has three levels of integrated magnetic resistance. You’ll improve your balance, pedal stroke and overall control over the bike after adding rollers to the routine.However, in my experience these additional features are rather unnecessary for roller training. As you will see in my later posts, the best sessions for rollers are high cadence sessions, technique sessions, and recovery sessions; so adding resistance or an increased ability to sprint on your rollers is not really necessary—if you want to do really high powered sessions indoors, use a turbo instead. Tacx have a strong reputation for building high-quality products. The Tacx Antares Rollers follow suit—they use high-quality bearings in the rollers and strong plastic and metal for the runners. This is an investment for your training regime, and it is built to last. Autumn is rolling in, which means shorter days and wet and colder weather. For some that means night riding, for some that means indoor training. I like to do a mix of both, and having borrowed a set of Tacx Antares rollers from a friend last winter when the weather got bad, I decided that adding a set to my training arsenal would be a great addition.

The roller itself is compatible with any road and mountain bike wheels. And, the front roller is adjustable to ten positions so you can get the “perfect” feeling on your bike. Roller wheels offer an excellent workout experience that feels like real cycling. They provide resistance and cushioning, so you get a full range of motion while working out. This makes them ideal for people who want to work up a sweat without hurting themselves. Power Meters When you’re done with the rollers, you can either fold up the rollers and put it somewhere convenient. Or, it has “stand on end” capabilities so it can be stored that way as well.I’d recommend this roller if you want a simple one that helps keep you in the middle of the roller. All applicable customs and import duties and any other charges are the responsibility of the customer.