Are rollers really that difficult? I'm not mocking, I'm going get either a turbo or rollers for my birthday and figured the scare stories about rollers were overblown! I really fancy rollers, and I'm inclined to think a turbo would be a waste of money when I can go and spin in the gym. Decisions, decisions.
Apart from the very first time on mine when it was a bit Bambi on ice I have had no problem with mine. I can jump on them and get going no problem. I can ride with one hand or no hands, stand and pedal, but not put full effort in yet, push/pulling the bars whilst standing causes the bike to move around quite a bit so I need to get smoother. I have alloy rollers, I read plastic ones have more grip to them, not sure if that's true or not.
Vonhelmet, your talking about the road to the top of winter hill, I know it says no cycling but I never had a problem up there on my mtb. It's a well used descent down the other side known as the San Marino after the restaurant at the bottom.
I did almost 50km tonight, much better weather and I felt better on the bike too.
The male magpies over here when it comes into spring attack you, someone's not told this one it's still winter. They swoop your helmet and hit it with their beaks and feet. If you turn and face them they won't swoop, same if your in a group. It makes you jump when your not expecting it!