Reddit mentions: The best bike rollers

Do you have a speed sensor (speed-only or speed-cadence) on your bike? If you do, then you can use a program like Trainer Road and their "Virtual Power" - they have power curves on many turbo trainers from relatively inexpensive mag units to more expensive fluid units to actual rollers (side-note - thats an amazing price on those Kreitlers... if I hadn't just gotten my perfectly fine Nashbar set...). It can even directly control "Smart Trainers", like the Wahoo KICKR or take power values directly from a power meter if you decide to upgrade down the line.

Best part is that TR can use things like Sufferfest videos to make your training even more "pleasant".

tl;dr: Yes. Total cost will be trainer + ~$70 (speed sensor + ant+ dongle if needed) + $10/mo (TR subscription).

Krietlers are the best rollers on the market. In terms of functionality, most rollers are similar. However Krietlers offer superior quality in terms of manufacturing. They are also very easy to repair.

If you want to buy a new Krietler, they are pretty cheap on Amazon right now.

If you are considering buying a used roller, make sure it is a Krietler, then you know you can replace parts as they wear out.

I had to break out my rollers and was reminded of this thread. The rollers that I have are from Amazon at this link. Something that I purchased that really helps with training on the rollers is a Garmin Speed and Cadence Sensor. That said, if you already have a cycling computer it should track distance on rollers since both wheels are turning. Good luck.

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate you taking the time to measure.

I found one set of rollers that will fit my bike, but it looks like they're back-ordered on Amazon; won't ship until after Christmas.
I'm not willing to drop $300 on something that won't ship for a month.

https://www.amazon.com/Tacx-T1100-Galaxia-Roller/dp/B005YX5P4Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479590084&sr=8-1&keywords=tacx+galaxia

Yes, you'll benefit. I recommend rollers, instead:

http://www.amazon.com/Kreitler-Kompact-Challenger-Rollers-3-Inch/dp/B001COPZQC/ref=sr_1_52?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1418327767&sr=1-52&keywords=bike+rollers+indoor+trainer

But either one will allow you to get a killer cardio workout without going anywhere. I've used both, and am very happy with my rollers. I use them about 5 days a week.

1. click http://www.amazon.com/Kreitler-Rollers-Alloy-Drums-3-Inch/dp/B003RZ32Z0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426293054&sr=8-1&keywords=hot+dog+roller+bike
   
2. click add to cart
   
3. complete checkout process
   
   for $300 more or so, i saved myself having to buy any tools, spending any time, and the time and money of having to rebuild those rollers every 50 miles or so, i imagine.

I'm definitely not trying to get faster, just keep my legs moving and my brain from going stir-crazy.

I just pulled the trigger on this CycleOps roller with a resistance unit: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000BT5780. A little more than I had wanted to spend, but I'd much rather buy what I need now instead of getting bored again.