The choice of one type of roller or another has a considerable influence on the experience the professional cyclist is looking for and his objectives. There are three most commonly used cycling rollers: rollers, smart rollers and direct drive rollers. Professionals in the sector explain what are the most important characteristics of each of them and which one to choose depending on the use to be made of it.
More and more people are choosing to use a bike trainer for home training. The many advantages they offer, as well as the technological innovations available today, play a part in this. Bike rollers allow for professional workouts without having to leave the home, minimizing tire wear and improving safety by avoiding uneven terrain, among others. In addition, of course, to be able to use the bike at any time, regardless of weather conditions. Now, which one to choose? The first thing the experts point out is the brand. They recommend choosing a recognized manufacturer with experience in the cycling world, as is the case of ZYCLE, present in the best cycling teams and competitions.
This recommendation of ZYCLE rollers is based on several comparisons in which, in addition, they appear as the big winners in practically all the sections studied and their use by professional cyclists. In any case, they advise paying special attention to price and compatibility; and in the first case, to discard the cheapest ones. In ZYCLE rollers, the price is adapted to the cyclist’s needs, being as tight as possible, but without compromising the quality of the product. Compatibility, on the other hand, is essential to be able to use the bike on it. It must be adapted to the dimensions of the bottom bracket of the bicycle and to the dimensions of the wheels, depending on the model.
The type of roller (and in which cases they are used).
All of the above, the industry emphasizes, is essential to choose a quality product that meets the indispensable requirements of the roller. However, it remains to decide what type of roller to use. In this regard, experts remind us that there are three different models: rollers, smart rollers and direct drive rollers. Each one has specific characteristics, offering different sensations when pedaling the bike. The roller roller, like the roller bike by ZYCLE, stands out as one of the most widely used and its design is one of the simplest. Among its advantages is that it offers great compatibility with all types of bicycles and is presented as a very good option to improve balance on the bike. However, it also stands out for its use for warm-ups, since it can be comfortably transported from one place to another and mounted in just a few minutes, in addition to adapting to a wide variety of terrains.
The next of the rollers that experts talk about is the smart roller. Aesthetically, this roller stands out for having two axles or telescopic legs on which the rear wheel is attached. The cycling sensation is very realistic, as well as offering maximum cadence and speed for a limitless experience. And finally, there is the direct drive roller. It is so named because it transmits the movement directly to the roller, since the rear wheel of the bicycle is removed at the time of use. It stands out, above all, for the feeling of fluidity and for achieving a slope simulation very similar to that which can be found on the ground at the time of use.
What makes ZYCLE rollers so special?
ZYCLE is the most popular brand of indoor cycling rollers on the market today. Their wide variety of products and accessories, in addition to state-of-the-art features influence their positive results. Their rollers are Smart ZDrive, Smart ZPro, Trainer ZRoller and RooDol by ZYCLE. The Smart ZPro roller is their smart roller model. This, unlike other standard rollers, has the ability to faithfully reproduce the slopes, which is why its realism is so high. But not only that, it stands out for its power and its silent transmission system. In addition, it is one of the most stable options thanks to its telescopic legs and its design that takes into account the safety at the time of use. Now, if there is something that stands out considerably among the rest, this is its automatic resistance, which automatically adjusts to the simulation terrain (while using the cycling simulator). The cyclist does not have to perform any action, emphasize the professionals in the sector.
The Smart ZDrive roller is a type of direct drive roller and is presented as one of the most complete options of the brand. The reason for this is that it is compatible with a large number of bikes – it is compatible with wheels from 26″ to 29″ and with 8V to 12V cassettes from Shimano and SRAM. In addition, the feeling of realism, which allows you to enjoy it as if you were on the road. This roller allows you to work with a power of up to 1,800W, has a magnetic brake and USB connection. Another highlight is that it eliminates falls from the formula thanks to its stability. In addition, it is very easy to assemble and the attachment of the bike is very stable.
Finally, there are the options of roller or balance rollers. The prestigious ZYCLE brand has two models, the ZRoller version and the RooDol by ZYCLE. Both are designed to improve performance, technique and pedaling coordination, but especially balance on the bike. Both ZRoller and RooDol by ZYCLE offer great compatibility. In the latter case, with all types of bikes with a wheelbase from 950mm to 1190mm.