SportCrafters ROLLERS User manual

Always wipe the roller down after use to avoid corrosion.

Use a damp cloth only; do not use any cleaners.

Always disengage the belt or fold the unit after use.

Leaving the belt stretched between the drums for long

periods of time will cause the belt to lose tension.

The bearings are permanently lubricated and sealed, and

they do not require maintenance.

Make sure all fasteners are snug. Do not over-tighten any

fasteners as it can damage the roller frame.

PVC Rollers Only: The drums may warp if exposed to

direct sunlight or excessive heat for extended periods.

SportCrafters warrants all products to be free of any and all

defects in material or workmanship. This warranty does not

apply to parts that have excessive wear due to normal use,

misuse, neglect, accident, or acts of God. Where applicable,

incidental and consequential damages are not covered, and

there are no other warranties, expressed or implied. This

warranty applies to the original owner, and is valid for a lifetime.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.

In the event of a warranty, please contact us at

[email protected], or call 574-243-2453.

51345 Bittersweet Road

Granger, Indiana 46530 USA

Thank you for choosing SportCrafters Rollers. Rollers are the

best training tool for developing balance, pedal technique and

handling skills for superior performance in competition. We are

proud to be the largest U.S. manufacturer of rollers, and we

believe wholeheartedly in the positive results they render.

SportCrafters Cadence Rollers offer an excellent spin with

moderate resistance. Add the optional OverDrive Drum with

progressive resistance, and you’ll get a real-road power profile

that allows for hard interval workouts.

A quick note about roller training:

Rollers are difficult to ride, and for a reason.

You will discover your own weaknesses and

be challenged to improve on them. If you commit to training on

rollers regularly, then you will become a better cyclist.

Guaranteed.

Please review the following information:



Your roller comes completely assembled. Unfold the unit

and set the belt into the grooves on the front drum and the

middle drums so that the middle drum drives the front drum

smoothly.

Be sure that the belt still wraps between the middle drum and

the front drum when you reassemble.

If your roller drums are assembled with nuts, use two 9/16”

wrenches, or 14mm wrenches, holding one nut inside the rail

while loosening the other outside the rail.

Reassembly is the opposite of disassembly, except you do not

have to hold the inner nut. Simply tighten the two nuts at the

ends of the axles toward each other.

A roller is for intermediate to advanced cyclists only.

If you are unfamiliar with roller riding technique, seek

experienced advice and read Roller Riding Tips in

this manual.

Use only on a flat and level surface. We do not

recommend riding the rollers on carpet, as the fibers

can interfere with the drums and/or belt.

Do not use in dusty or dirty conditions, and always

clean after use according to Care and Maintenance

in this manual.

Your roller drums are precision lathe-turned for a

smooth ride. Protect the drums from damage during

use, handling and storage.

The SportCrafters OverDrive Drum is designed to deliver

reliable performance for a lifetime because there are no seals or

friction devices, and nothing to wear out over time. Below is a

sneak peek at what is inside your OverDrive Drum.

Installation:

The drum should be

installed at the rearmost

position on the roller set.

To enable the progressive

resistance mechanism,

you must install the drum

so that the red cap is on

the right while you are

riding the rollers.

To disable the progressive resistance, and use the roller

for easier spinning at higher speeds, simply reverse and

install with the red cap on the left while riding the rollers.

Important Note: Feedback we have received from various

users tells us that many stronger athletes like the ability to do

intense climbing intervals by pushing hard at low cadence. So,

the power curve is intentionally steep. For recovery, you might

need to be in your small chainring.

If your roller is equipped with knobs fastening the two rear

drums, then your job is easy! Simply remove the two knobs

holding the middle drum, and one of the knobs holding the rear

drum. Separate one side of the frame, remove the middle drum,

and install the High Inertia Drum.

Make sure the roller frame aligns

like this:

Adjust front drum by folding the

frame to remove the tension on

the belt, then removing the knobs

on both sides of the drum. If one knob stays tight while the

other one comes loose, screw the loose knob back onto the

axle approximately 2-3 turns, then push the knob sideways

slightly to put a slight bind onto the threads. Now loosen

the other knob.

Spread the front legs apart just enough to slide one end of the

axle out of the frame. Then slide the other end of the axle out.

The frame will flex enough to allow you to remove the drum

without bending the frame. Choose a new position for the drum,

make sure the belt is on the drum properly and re-tighten the

knobs.

Place your bike so that the rear wheel is cradled between the

rear and middle drums, and the front wheel is on top of the front

drum. The position of the front drum should be adjusted so that

the center of the drum is slightly AHEAD of the axle of your bike’s

front wheel. Use the FIRST adjustment position that places the

drum ahead of the axle of your bike’s front wheel.

Three words: Positive Mental Attitude. It goes a long way!

Make sure the rollers are on a flat surface. Carpet can

interfere with the rollers.

Start out by placing the rollers in a hallway or a doorway.

That way, you can use the walls to lean on for balance

until you feel more comfortable.

Make sure your bike is in a middle-of-the-road gear to

start. Not too hard, not too easy.

Focus on a point a few feet in front of you instead of

straight down. Don’t look at your wheel! Trust us, it helps.

Relax your shoulders, and loosen your grip on the

handlebars. Instead of trying to steer the bike, focus on a

smooth pedal stroke and you will automatically ride in a

straight line.

Push and pull all the way through the pedal stroke, and

maintain a decent speed. If you slow down, it will be

harder to keep your wheel straight.

As soon as you get the hang of riding rollers without

needing the doorway for balance, get out of the doorway!

Challenge yourself to just use the wall for mounting the

rollers, and then abandon the wall altogether.

Want to know what happens when you ride off the side of

the rollers? We’ve seen the videos and, no, you will not

shoot forward and crash dramatically through your sliding

glass window. If you ride off the side, stop pedaling! Your

wheels will stop spinning immediately and you can put

your foot down to keep from tipping over.

Make sure there is nothing nearby that can hurt you if

you do fall off. Accidents happen.

DON’T GIVE UP!

The SportCrafters Fork Stand should only be used with

SportCrafters Rollers. Any compatibility with other brands or

models is not guaranteed.

Follow instructions provided

with your roller to adjust the

front drum ahead of the fork

stand (for shorter-

wheelbase bike):

Or behind the fork stand (for

longer-wheelbase bike):

In any case, the front

roller drum should clear

the fork stand when it is

installed on the roller

frame.

Assemble the fork stand to the frame

with 4 J-bolts and knobs (see right).

Keep the J-bolts loose as you adjust

your bike so that the rear wheel is

cradled between the rear drums.

Tighten the J-bolts with

the knobs. Do not use

any tools to tighten or

you will damage the

J-bolts or the roller

frame.

Remove your front

wheel and assemble

your bike to the

skewer using the standard adjustment procedure for quick-

release skewers.

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