Just to be clear the Rollr is $1,200 AUD, not $12K haha. I missed that one in the edit. Hope everyone is doing well out there. Cheers, Cam

@cyclotaur6315

2 жыл бұрын

Thought it was a POS for $12k :D ....but I paid $1,000 for my Elite Suito, so $1,200 seems OK. Ease of setup is a winner, as long as you have a powermeter, and eliminates the need, or at least the tendency, to have an old bike permanently set up on the trainer somewhere.

@divineangel7218

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Decathlon road bike (Triban RC 120) bought in Chennai in 2020 costing an equivalent of $640 AUD. I wonder what is there in this Rollr, which would justify this cost!

@FPL_Drago

2 жыл бұрын

Ha...I did catch that and did a double take 😁👍🏼

After using the Kickr Rollr for one month, I'm a big fan. Ease of use, realistic road feel, quietness are its strengths. Personally, it also feels more comfortable than a conventional trainer, but that will vary between users. One reason for going to the Rollr instead of a typical smart trainer was reduced risk of cracking a carbon frame when riding out of the saddle at high power (have seen this happen to others). The setup and linking to Zwift was easy. No issues with rear tyre wear so far. On the topic of bouncing at higher power: it is a set of rollers, rollers are often used by track riders to improve their cadence, efficiency and smoothness. Typically if you are bouncing on rollers, it shows you need to work on pedalling technique.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing on the thread Steven, and yes agreed. I think the only issue would be sprinting on Zwift or something like that. Then you would experience that bouncing effect. Outside of that, it shouldn't be an issue. Cheers, Cam

@occyman

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamNicholls 100% mate…if you want to race (and sprint hard) on Zwift these things aren’t really suitable. And I am an ex trackie so very experienced on rollers.

ol mate commenting randomly puts the laughter always at the right time.

Mate, I've been thinking this for a while, and never quite knew how to approach it. Not wanting to tell you how to run your channel or expose your home life to the greater KZread populace etc... But I, and my wife, have really missed the family based element of what you'd offered. The funny, niggly rivalry that you and Alice share on and off the bike is what made the Friday series so much fun to watch. And to be fair, I'm really not into beards... 😉 Stoked to see she's dusted off the cleats and hoping she can stick at it again...for our enjoyment, and your own (in)sanity. Good stuff! 👌👌

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Adam, thanks for sharing mate. The next step is for some outdoor riding together. Hopefully more content like that to come. Cheers

@alicenicholls5564

2 жыл бұрын

Be afraid Cam, Adam and his wife are giving me their full support to rip in. 🤣(Thanks guys!).

@AdamEwart

2 жыл бұрын

@@alicenicholls5564 lol, absolutely. No doubt you'll have support all over the planet...do not hold back! 😄

Good for her. I wish my wife loved cycling, something we can do together. Great for you guys!! 🤙

Thanks Cam. Love the banter between you guys. Thanks for showing the Rollr, just the right kit for me!

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Nahum

Old Mate steals the show again!! Hopefully Alice will find some joy in cycling, not just smashing out kilometres and watts, that way she will ride for a long time to come! I think we are all guilty of forgetting what a great experience cycling for cycling's sake can be. I likes the video - no criticism here!

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, well said mate. Agreed.

@KeithHeinrich

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamNicholls riding for fun, not "training". Where does that road/trail/path go? Ride up to the Eumundi pub for lunch. The long way. And so on. This is the way. Works well here.

Thanks Cam for the review. I recently bought a wahoo kickr Core and it’s kept me sane during this crappy Melbourne winter weather and I’m loving it. Also as a side note, I bought the Wahoo Bolt from you recommending in an older video and also very happy with it. Hopefully Wahoo keeps sending you free stuff to review, let’s hope it’s a smaller box though so it doesn’t take you 2 months to open it lol Love the channel and always look forward to new videos and appreciate the effort you put into them.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Eddie, appreciate that mate and thanks for sharing

Nice Video Cam, regards to down under from Germany. good luck to Alice for your sporting goals 👍

Interesting trainer/roller. Way to go Alice go for it QOM. Always on point with your reviews Cam. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing

Cheers mate im glad 😀 your wife is riding again

I always get value from your vlogs - and also old mate is gold

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Clifford

Good to see Alice back on the bike!

Great video mate, I have to say that having Alice on is a beautiful change brother. Thank you for your review

love it how between takes of your wife riding her first road bike, THE WHEELS change! upgrades are a must, always

Great video! I bought one of the Rollr’s mainly for long Zone 2 efforts and hear you on high intensity workouts. I’m very happy with the comfort of ride it gives. I wear noise canceling headphones to keep me sane. I consider it a noisy beast.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Neil, thanks for sharing on the thread. Noisy beast 😂 I’ll remember that.

Always good to be able to ride with the wife!

I love that Winspace bike, looks AMAZING and the paint job is just immaculate!

Comprehensive info. Brilliant. Had mine a few months and only just found out the necessity for a power meter. Pedals on the way ££££

🤣 Loved the clock for the mounting time 😝

0:03 I rode up that hill about ten times while I was in Noosa last week. What a magic spot!

love those small comedic cuts, made my day 😄

Great video, Cam! Might have to pick up a Rollr for my wife too 🤔

Great video. Love seeing your wife in your videos.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Zane

Hello Cam, I own a Feedback Sports roller which is essentially a Wahoo Rollr without electronic system, I found that overheating rollers is what chews the tire, just put a fan at full speed pointing directly at the rollers and chewing will be mostly gone.

Alice is such a babe! Great video as always 💪🏼

The Rollr is also good if you have an 11-speed and a 12-speed bike. You don't have to fiddle with the cassette or rear mech indexing.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, great point!

Good one mate, finally see a proper review on wahoo roller, time to let a bike n kickr core go.

I love your dog. More dog cameos, please.

I am so happy she got back into riding! I loved watching her! (No offense- you’re cool too)

As a very average AG triathlete, I find it helps to have a break from structured training during the winter.

I'm a kickr guy, can't imagine why I'd ever go to rollr - but if it works well for Alice i guess it's a winner! Thanks for the vlog.

@DEAR7340

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Tacx/Neo. One thing I see as a benefit is the ease of use: on/off. Many cyclists demote a spare bike to full time smartrainer. For those without a second bike, that must be a nice feature.

@davehollingworth5537

2 жыл бұрын

@@DEAR7340 Yeah, you’re right. It must be nice not taking the wheel off - I only have one bike so the wheel is on/off regularly. If (when!) I get a second bike, one will stay on the turbo!

Mr.Nicholls it would be great if you could review an elves frame since it's quite popular here in Southeast Asia.

I’m so glad there is more and more women in this sport. Has been so dominated by the dudes for too long. Riding with my wife on the road, or watching her Zwift when our baby goes to sleep, makes me love cycling so much more. Thanks for the excellent content as always. Glad this you’re back and churning out the good stuff. Would love to see a few cycling vlogs

I love mine, it's not perfect but it's so convenient.

Alice lends a certain aesthetic value to your channel. She’s prettier that you are!😂 This is probably why people like the content that includes her. Who’s Bob? I don’t have an uncle named Bob. I don’t ride trainers but whatever gets you back on the bike is good! Nice video!👍

I would be tired to go on the trainer after I been banged out. 🤣 The trainer does look user friendly and esay to use. it will appeal to alot of people. Great Blog Cam

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Haha cheers Steve

Cam nicols is an amazing youtuber

I love mine haha.

Weird question but what is the music at the very end? Such a chill tune

My only gripe about this trainer is it doesn't calculate power. Not really an excuse considering its more expensive than the Kickr Snap which does calculate power.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Yes if you’re looking for power it’s not the way to go.

@FPL_Drago

2 жыл бұрын

Agree...nice bit of kit but for the price you'd want power to be integrated.

Hi Cam, I'm curious about the trainer response delay you mentioned when in ERG mode at high power. I routinely use my bike (crank spider) power meter when on Zwift and never really noticed much of a difference in ERG mode whether using the bike power meter or the Kickr power meter. In my household, the Kickr roller makes a lot of sense since my bike has a 12-speed drivetrain with thru-axels and my wife's is an 11-speed with quick releases. So I'm looking to acquire a Kickr roller. Thanks for your timely review!!!

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

I think erg mode is highly practical for all training below VO2 max. I feel if you have a training session at that level you’re best off using free / level mode with the rollr👍

Love it "ahh fuck off" lol toooo funny

$12,000 Cam? Woohoo some gift ! perhaps an edit. Good to see Alice back on the bike.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

haha, good pick up, I watched it back two times as well. Sometimes the brain is in auto mode!

I like the idea of like the Wahoo Rollr or kickr indoor trainer, especially when the weather is crappy outside and you just don't want get wet, or get your pride and joy all caked in grime from wet roads. But unfortunately I do not have the space available to set up, unless I go outside it self in the weather , so what is the point.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Yes space is actually a v good point 👍

Hi, I've seen a couple of your clips and just wondering what you think to the new Rollr compared to the Kickr. Thanks, only asking because I bought a new kickr nearly two years ago and not got it out of the box.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

I kinda discuss this at the end of the video, it’s a better feel and easier to use. But not as good in erg mode

@anthonyhall46

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamNicholls Thanks for the reply shame the kickr isn't that easy to set up as I have road bike with quick release and thru axles.

19th place in the first event!!! yes.....

Alice needs to stay on the channel…🤗

Can you comment on tire pressure you ran on the Rollr? I ask because I've been training on emotion rollers indoors for probably 15yrs. I just bought a new bike that has hookless rims so max pressure is 72psi. Low pressure on traditional rollers is annoying normally run 110-120 wondering if the Rollr is any better.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

My tyre pressure was 80ish, Same for the wife

I see you have the ICAN wheels on the Winspace bike - does that mean we can expect to see the rest of the review on Winspace Hypers VS. Caden VS. ICAN Chinese Carbon wheels ?

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, preparing it as we speak. Wheels have been dropped off to a tech expert.

@antbros007

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamNicholls awesome, looking forward to it!

Im looking into the kickrbike. What do you think of it? I dont care about the price but i dont want to take off my rear will all the time and the rollerthing is not my thing either.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Kickr bike was awesome. I miss it. If money is not an option get it

Looks good but for $1200 I'd be wanting a self powered onboard power metre wahoo. Doesn't see like 3 years since wifey through down the Challenge Cam.

Switched off at twelve thousand dollars 😆 But seriously I've observed a lot of my friends over the years lose the love for cycling, they start zwifting more and more then less and less and they don't even bother with riding on the road hardly anymore, they end up lost to the sport, event numbers go down, less people riding on the roads and the case for bike lanes go down. It's all a bit sad really, but I still love riding outdoors, bought some rollers 5 years ago, only used them about 10 times, not once in the last 2 years. Signed Old Mates brother from another mother.

@janeblogs324

2 жыл бұрын

3:20 its not 12k, can was just high while reading

How does it not chew the tyre?! Looks like a nice piece of kit

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not experiencing any but I’ve got a question mark against it.

@FPL_Drago

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamNicholls I had a wheel on trainer many moons ago and you HAD to have a trainer tyre. If you get away with it here then that's a good plus.

And is it true you need a power meter on your bike in order to use zwift, trainerroad etc?

@CamNicholls

Жыл бұрын

You can use it without power but it’s a hack job really.

I wished they added a roller to the front of the road bike unit. That really throws this so called indoor roller out the window.

getting outdoors and enjoying the sunshine is all that is needed.... take that tech shit and throw it in the lake.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

We’ll head out for a ride for sure. But don’t forget some people live on places we’re they’re snowed in throughout the year

I spat my lunch out laughing with the penis comment. 🤣

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

He's straight to the point. haha

And DiscounteD NOW by Wahoo

👀👀

Good old Uncle Bob...

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Haha correct

min 7:01, which app is that?

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

The Wahoo app.

The Wahoo Roller is OK .But Elite top of the Range Electronic Roller is Better .... Cam

You will have do your wife a bike build now 😉🔥🔥🔥

@williamgalbraith3830

Жыл бұрын

Seka build see any Aero advantages 🤪👌🏻

your a lucky man, I'm looking for a wifey who will cycle with me!

I´m here just for the "old m8" comment! :D Just kidding Cheers!

How is it a smart trainer and it doesn't have Power built in. Until then it was really cool. If you only have one bike pretty cool. I could see breaking that front wheel if you where trying to Sprint.

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure the classify it as Smart! You’d need some big what’s to do that.

@Southerncyclist

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamNicholls Long term fatigue would probably get the front wheel. Maybe just a concern for bigger riders. Im 220lbs .

We need to see more old mate….

4:50 this sounded like the enema video again......... #wrongsize

THat's great that she's back, but what's wrong with outside? Indoor rides are boring AF, even with zwift etc. SHe needs to drop the running and swimming and just focus on what's important!! :-)

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Outdoors is the next one in the series 👍

3:22 you mean twelve hundred, not thousand

@CamNicholls

Жыл бұрын

Yea see the pinned comment

@SkinnyNinny

Жыл бұрын

Oh didn't see that, thank you

defintely worth getting a trainer tire if she doesn't plan to ride the bike out doors

I think I counted at least 3 divorce worthy events in this single video 🤣

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

Haha

Cam you need a trainer tyre, the old dumb trainers would eat through you tire and elite used to make a red trainer just for trainers

Thought you had the Wahoo bike, or was that just a loner for a review?

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

That was just a loaner. Had it for 4 weeks in 2020.

Way too expensive 🤧

My wallet... thanks...

Is it just me or is that an exercise bike, which isn't cycling? Cycling is fun

The Wahoo Rollr is one of the most anti-cycling non-cycling products ever invented. It is literally designed, engineered and marketed to manipulate you to not go for an actual bicycle ride.

massive calves

Wheel on trainer ...$1200 ...no thanks

Semi sponsored...lol...I call it fully sponsored.

$12000 !!!!!!!... WTF... Sorry...but seriously !!!!! (plus the cost of a training back wheel)

@CamNicholls

2 жыл бұрын

1200 AUD sorry. I said it wrong

@renoindrapermanamahardika9944

2 жыл бұрын

it's funny when Cam as a native speaking country still get wrong when tell the price hundred and thousand. For me is always confusing

@damo5219

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh. Now its ballpark practical.

Cam, the real reason is the Mirror 🪞 I am the same at 50yo, weighing yourself ia BS, If you don't like the image in the mirror, = do something to correct the image. Simple! You go girl Alice 👏