Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Staying inside, can’t get out to cycle, and don’t have a big budget… Well should you choose a set of basic cycle rollers, or a basic turbo trainer?
In this video, I’ll be comparing the benefits and drawbacks of each, from a beginner’s perspective. Prior to filming I’d never actually used any form of indoor cycle training equipment, so if you’re thinking of buying either a turbo trainer, or a set of rollers, and you’re not sure which will suit you, I’ll help you decide.
Got any questions or comments, stick them below 👇 and I'll try and get back to as many of you as I can!
Timestamps:
00:31 – Intro
02:28 – Turbo Trainer
06:36 – Cycle Rollers
10:56 – Final Thoughts
Product details:
Turbo trainer – Lifeline TT-02 Fluid Trainer
Indoor Rollers – Elite Arion Parabolic Rollers
Please note, I got both of these used/second hand, so cannot recommend any sellers. Also, big shout out to my friend Eimear for loaning me some equipment!
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Music:
Birocratic – Fresh Healthy Perspectives (birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
Lakey Inspired – In My Dreams (soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)
BioDrive – Waves of August (biodrive.bandcamp.com/)
About Trace Velo:
I love cycling, and I love getting pro cycling kit for less. If it’s cheap, from China, and made of carbon fibre, I’m interested!
Instagram:
instagram.com/tracevelo
Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
All products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
Staying inside, can’t get out to cycle, and don’t have a big budget… Well should you choose a set of basic cycle rollers, or a basic turbo trainer?
In this video, I’ll be comparing the benefits and drawbacks of each, from a beginner’s perspective. Prior to filming I’d never actually used any form of indoor cycle training equipment, so if you’re thinking of buying either a turbo trainer, or a set of rollers, and you’re not sure which will suit you, I’ll help you decide.
Got any questions or comments, stick them below 👇 and I'll try and get back to as many of you as I can!
Timestamps:
00:31 – Intro
02:28 – Turbo Trainer
06:36 – Cycle Rollers
10:56 – Final Thoughts
Product details:
Turbo trainer – Lifeline TT-02 Fluid Trainer
Indoor Rollers – Elite Arion Parabolic Rollers
Please note, I got both of these used/second hand, so cannot recommend any sellers. Also, big shout out to my friend Eimear for loaning me some equipment!
Intro roll:
Created by Dev Joshi - go2dev.co.uk
Music:
Birocratic – Fresh Healthy Perspectives (birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)
Lakey Inspired – In My Dreams (soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired)
BioDrive – Waves of August (biodrive.bandcamp.com/)
About Trace Velo:
I love cycling, and I love getting pro cycling kit for less. If it’s cheap, from China, and made of carbon fibre, I’m interested!
Instagram:
instagram.com/tracevelo
Email:
tracevelouk@gmail.com
Please note:
All products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!
