First time with rollers

[coastriderscycling]

That bikes probably .... Haha aluminum.... Loserrrrr u don't even need rollers u noob

[coastriderscycling]

What's up with the shitty bike

[nowcycle]

I have been riding rollers for many many years now, so I have kinda know what I'm talking about. 1. Start in a bigger gear because the faster you go the more the gyration of your wheels will help you balance. Another reason you should start in a bigger is is that you won't have to worry about shifting, which can take a while to get used too on rollers, especially with areo bars. 2. Move the front roller forward a couple of inches. 3. Pick a spot on the wall to help you keep your focus. Cheers

[pierrot148]

start on a lower gear

[JLozdrummin]

It's the boxers man that's what's messing you up. Looks hard to do so props to you man.

[khann015]

lol your dog is like WTF

[meehpenguin]

Give me your bike, asshole !!!

[ironlai]

nice dog

[CorsaBlue1715]

Try riding a couple feet in front of a TV, watching your favorite show and focus on keeping your balance, do not use clips or clipless-shoes until you've gained enough experiance keeping your balance on the roller. Ride at a comfortable pace, not too fast or too slow. If you fall over, just fall over; putting something to land on the floor makes getting back up difficult and mostly frustrating. Do not use your aerobars, change your gears before you get on. Increase your cadence for more speed.

[Arkas0092]

leave him alone stupid dog he has the fold

[BigRy556]

Move your front roller forward like 2 or 3 holes. It should be just in front of your front tire. Also, use a doorway so you can brace with your elbows on both sides.

[BirdieBlues]

Your dogs thinking the same as me...F**K ROLLERS.

[CappaDriver]

i woudln't have used that nice bike for my first time. haha

[757WN]

just noted you posted this like TWO YEARS AGO. I'm guessing by now, you've mastered it ; )

[757WN]

Good for you for posting your attempt.  It shows courage!!! I noticed you are looking down when you take a dive. A couple of things you can do:

1.) until you get used to using the rollers, set your gear to somewhere in the middle range. this will allow you to ride without shifting.

2.) most importantly, look ahead, not down. set something about 6-8 feet ahead of you on the ground and focus on that. not looking directly down is key.

[jdawg4334]

a lot better than that asian guy.

[DEC0Y0CT0PUS]

@jdawg4334 HAHAHAHAHHAH. I watched that before this.

[colnago2001]

your gonna end up decapitating that dog if you leave it to roam about like that!

[phatnum17]

Wow reading all these comments most of you are completely clueless.

[jwcarreira]

lol ... try sum tension with a couple of ropes

[cainemansion125]

people with no guts riding outside like to use rollers, because most of them cannot afford a bike trainer.

[trackmatt123]

@cainemansion125 rollers are much more difficult than a trainer... they also help racing and are used along with the regular trainer. I ride inside, outside, on a trainer and rollers. The hardest part is the rollers. lets see a video of you using them

[Island728]

@trackmatt123 I wasn't commenting on your video, smart ass.

[karim2800]

rollers need patience at first because the are deceivingto ride on them like a pro it will take some time and i prefer not to put these nice roads o nthem ,try an old frame that you willnt worry about the freame if it got scratched

[sackmanfree]

you go very fast.. be patient

[kobebmx]

haa lol

[87Hamburg]

Cute Dog

[fernie0007]

@karlstade I agree, riding in the rain is fun, but i try to avoid riding in

wet conditions since i dont want to get my bike wet since its my

only bike to ride.

[fernie0007]

@karlstade yep, the rollers are only good when it rains and you

really want to ride, otherwise stick to the road.

[SirJazz]

people buy so expensive bikes, but ride like shit

[fernie0007]

@SirJazz at least i dont, haha

[SirJazz]

@fernie0007

which races did you ride so far? give me answers.

[fernie0007]

@SirJazz I have done triathlons, I compete in about 4 triathlons every year

I have done the Pacific Coast triathlon, the Bonelli Olimpic triathlon, Hemet Sprint Triathlon and the Turkey trot Triathlon at Bonelli park. right now im getting ready for the Pacific coast tri in 3weeks, I will also be in the Los Angeles Kaiser Permanente triathlon in Oct. What about you do you compete??

[SirJazz]

@fernie0007 there is no need to buy expensive stuff, it doesnt make you faster anyway.

but yeah. go spent 100 dollar for a bottle cage

[fernie0007]

@SirJazz youre right an expensive bike does not make you faster but

it is very reliable, and by the way my bike is not anywhere near as expensive as

some other bikes are.

[DrummerNigel7]

@fernie0007 i think steel frames would be more reliable then carbon.

[fernie0007]

@DrummerNigel7 steel frames are too stiff so it creates a rough ride,

steel is also very heavy. Carbon fiber is super light, its stiff but it flexes

so it is a confortable ride

[DrummerNigel7]

@fernie0007 what happens if u crash during a race? :D iv seen carbon frames break/explode but the guy with the steel frame in the crash got back up and kept riding :D but i know carbon is good, but then again steel is also good :D

[fernie0007]

@DrummerNigel7 changes of crashing are 50/50, i rather take my

changes and pass the guys with the steel frame since carbon

is lighter and faster. steel bikes also get damaged, you have to check

your wheels and spokes, make sure the seat didnt twist, the handle bars

are positioned straight and the derailers didnt bend.

[austify]

@DrummerNigel7 do you see anyone in the pro tour riding steel hahaha no profesional road cyclist, triathlete or even most mountain bikers will ever prefer steel

[Tommynatorium]

i think all rollers on the world must be 1m to the right and to the left

[ashkeezee]

who the fuck buys these things? Why can't you go just ride outside?

[Sinatra192]

don't look directly down at your front wheel. that's why your falling off so much. your suppose to look ahead just like if you were actually riding your bike on the road and by doing that you'll be able to hold a better line on the rollers.

[notthenextstig]

Dog like "WTF is that man doing" :D

[qwertykyle666]

doggy

[17825837810]

you need to put the front roller forward a bit, it should be 20mm approx in FRONT of the centre of your front wheel.. but good start

[thedemon51015]

Just get a stationary bike?

[HIYA67]

i fall all the time lol

[dmanmar]

I have the exact same rollers. I too had a hard time at first. One time I was watching an NFL game on the rollers and cheered after a touchdown, lost my bearings on the rollers and fell hard. It hurt at 1st but I couldn't stop laughing :)

[fernie0007]

haha yes it does hurt sometimes, what hurts more is the scratches and chips on my new bike

[Romeo807]

@fernie0007 Yer when a car hit me all i thought about was my bike i know how it feels :)

[Camonnes]

Nice FUJI =D

I am trying to get one rollers like this...

I don't like the other kind.. i'll never learn how to pedal! baaah =(

[xkakashix12]

haha your dog is like: are you okay??

[TheCarcassone]

don't look down at the front roller. look forward your ride will be less evasive. Try watching TV shows.

[coldta]

i just got mine yesterday around a door frame its perfect

[TimeBandit415]

nice bike man1

[fernie0007]

thanks, i have the fuji 2008 Roubaix rc now, it climbs better and more confortable on long rides

[sqeeeult]

Quite a few of these first time roller videos have dogs roaming free in background etc... suprised one hasn't taken the toll of the 'falling roller noob' yet :)

[ansjol]

You make me smile today dude...

[fernie0007]

I do triathlons, a TT bike does not climb very well. I got the new Fuji Roubaix RC and I love it. All ultegra components.

[ansjol]

Try to use a wall near

[dontwakeus]

LOL..that was so funny...

[SomeUsefulVids]

BREAKING NEWS

Man on rollers for the first time takes his hand off the bars and wonders why he came off.

[cipria33]

Put yourself in a door frame so that you can brace yourself with your elbows.

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[SkylarJackson]

seems like it hurts falling off

[fernie0007]

doesnt hurt much, It hurts more when I see chips of paint coming off my bike.

[timewillprove]

If the dog could speak i think it would be saying, "Would you like some help?"

[fernie0007]

yep! lol

[gr8lax23]

Not bad first time, but don't use such a nice bike on your first try! lol

[fernie0007]

haha I dont have any other bikes

[LonGHairedHermeS]

lose the music

[fernie0007]

haha its a cool song...no

[shdallstr]

What Fuji model are you riding? I thought the D6 was their first Tri/TT bike... I like it.

[fernie0007]

this is the Fuji Aloha 2007, I ended taking it back to the bike shop and exchaged it for a Fuji Roubaix 2008.

[spitgalore]

Was your handlebars too narrow? I prefer the racing bike's drop handles, which gives more stability, to avoid the front wheel's wavering.

[fernie0007]

no the handle bars are actually too wide, I changed the handles bars more narrow. I also prefer the drop down handles

[Sinatra192]

There might be a number of things why you are having problems with the rollers. The first one would be, some rollers have guards to catch you before you fall off the rollers and yours obviously doesn't. Second, it looks like the front roller is positioned a lil too far back, perhaps move it up so it is just past the front fork. Or maybe its the fact that you are riding on carpet. find a hard wood floor or concrete floor to practice and see if that makes any difference.

[Ginnas]

Just go outside