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Reddit mentions of Minoura Mag Roller Conversion Kit - Action Model (Mag Unit K18 Belt)
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Minoura Mag Roller Conversion Kit - Action Model (Mag Unit K18 Belt). Here are the top ones.
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As others have said, rollers are superior for improving technique and trainers are superior for improving strength. Simple as that.
Rollers
The reason why people have a hard time adjusting to rollers at first is usually because their pedal stroke and handling are piss poor...riding just this winter has done amazing things for my pedal stroke.
The downside to rollers, as one person mentioned, is the lack of top-end...to counter that you can ride with lower pressure in your tires or buy something like this...looks like they sold out. I own one and it does help quite a bit but my trainer is still WAY harder to top out. I guess I'll also mention that there are other adapters that will allow you to lock your front dropouts in place so that you can ride concentration-free.
Trainers
Trainers are nice because you can just sit on the bike and grind out miles without paying attention...I'll play video games or watch a movie and the time will fly by. Trainers are also great for interval work, especially if you have one that will allow you to adjust resistance while riding.
Recommendation
That said, I'd recommend rollers over a trainer any day. A better pedal stroke requires less strength (makes up for some of it's weaknesses to the trainer) and better handling is always important. Only reason I'd suggest a trainer instead is if you want to grind out mileage without your mind being involved all the time.
Video on Senna
I've seen that before but that was when I first started riding rollers. Having tried it myself, I assure you it's far more impressive than it looks. Riding without your hands on a roller is slightly harder than riding on the road (in my opinion) and I was able to do it after about 20 hours. What I find amazing is that he's doing so well in a game that requires intense focus while still staying very stable on the rollers. I'd imagine the reason for that specific training is partially for the fun of playing games but mostly for the mental training to keep track of so many different things at once.