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Reddit mentions of Kreitler Challenger Rollers
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Kreitler Challenger Rollers. Here are the top ones.
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- 100-Percent Made in the USA
- Available in various drum diameters (4.5-Inch, 3.0-Inch, 2.25-Inch) and all are 15-Inch wide
- The Killer Headwind fan is a great add-on that features adjustable resistance and a cooling breeze; The fan unit can be rotated to point the airflow low or high
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| Release date | November 2012 |
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.