Subject: Fishtailing on rollers? How much should the back end of your bike sway back and forth when you are riding on rollers? I've had my rollers for about a month now and have made some modest improvements in my riding form but when I look back my rear wheel is still moving side to side a little bit.
When I first started using the rollers I was all over the place (and even managed to break a shelf on the bookcase I was using as an emergency handle ). Now, the sway it isn't that much and I'm inclined to say that it's a function of the near frictionless rollers. But, it could also be due to a less than fluid pedal stroke.
On a side note, the rollers have vastly improved my biking. Being able to ride at night when I get home from work (and after the kids are asleep ) has improved my fitness and my technique. I highly recommend rollers to anyone considering them. |