Floating Rollers Take Fear Out of Rolling, Something sweet to add to your 'Santa' list

One of the most time-honored challenges for any cyclist is riding a set of rollers through the dead of winter until spring thaw rolls around.

But if Inside Ride has its' way, the days of riding your bike off the rollers and smack into the wall are over.

For about a $1,000, Inside Ride will sell you its E-motion roller system, a cleverly designed set of “floating” rollers that move fore and aft in their frame, allowing the bike and rider a more stable ride than traditional designs. Bikers can throw the bike around as though on the road – sprinting, hammering, no hands even.

“Everyone else restricts you into one spot,” said Troy Tucker, a technical advisor to the company, who rode the rollers while juggling three balls, demonstrating its stability.

“It gives you space to ride,” he added. “It’s a small space, but it let’s you ride your bike.”