# Upgrading my rollers...Elite Quick Motion rollers? **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Tags:** trainer\ **Created:** [November 20, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122 "2018-11-20T03:17:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![apond58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f9ae1b/32.png) [@apond58](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/apond58)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/64 "2019-02-18T20:26:38Z")
I set mine on resistance level 2 and the pulley cable certainly vibrates but I wouldn’t say bike vibrates any more than when I ride outdoors. I’m riding on treadless tires. ---
**Author:** ![tadzikpl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tadzikpl/32/9346_2.png) [@tadzikpl](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tadzikpl)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 6:54am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/65 "2019-02-19T06:54:03Z")
Level 1 is loud. I’m using level 3. Propably source of vibrations are tyres, look hov they are fitted on the rims. ---
**Author:** ![byoungxprt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/byoungxprt/32/7712_2.png) [@byoungxprt](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/byoungxprt)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/66 "2019-02-19T17:53:33Z")
I’d love to get the Elite Quick Motions but they are currently running about $500 in the US. I can’t see paying that much since I would use it just to do easy stuff with the intervals done on my Kickr. ---
**Author:** ![nathan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/nathan/32/10260_2.png) [@nathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/nathan)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/67 "2019-02-19T17:56:28Z")
> [@byoungxprt](#): > > I’d love to get the Elite Quick Motions but they are currently running about $500 in the US. I can’t see paying that much since I would use it just to do easy stuff with the intervals done on my Kickr. Chain Reaction has them for $300 with free shipping. They ship out of the UK but still ship free. I have a Direto too, but the rollers are a really nice change. A week of practice on them and I can do intervals pretty well on them now too. I still like having the Direto as an option, but the rollers are fun. ---
**Author:** ![DMC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dmc/32/175666_2.png) [@DMC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DMC)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/68 "2019-02-19T18:07:53Z")
You could get a set of non smart rollers for that if you wanted. I have some rollers I use for warming up for crits/road races if there is nowhere to warmup. Been using rollers for about three years and it can be a lil daunting at first but before you know it you’ll be riding with no hands and getting your water bottle w out looking (great practice). You could probably find some second hand rollers for $50 from someone, seriously. Probably even free. ---
**Author:** ![byoungxprt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/byoungxprt/32/7712_2.png) [@byoungxprt](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/byoungxprt)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/69 "2019-02-19T20:49:12Z")
I’ve been ckecking craigslist for used rollers but not much success in my area this time of year. I need something i can fold up and store as my kickr setup already takes up a lot of space. ---
**Author:** ![byoungxprt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/byoungxprt/32/7712_2.png) [@byoungxprt](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/byoungxprt)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/70 "2019-02-19T20:56:51Z")
I’ve considered buying from Europe as they are significantly cheaper there but i have heard it can be a bit risky (possibly items not in stock, return issues, etc. ). I’m also checking the used market (ebay, craigslist, etc. ) ---
**Author:** ![astrobert](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/astrobert/32/138936_2.png) [@astrobert](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/astrobert)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/71 "2019-02-26T04:28:27Z")
I picked up the QM rollers a couple weeks ago from chain reaction cycles and am super happy with them. They do ship from the UK but arrive in a few days…can’t complain about that. They’ve been a great addition to my training and I find myself using them more than my Kickr Snap. Thanks to all the TR forum users who’ve chimed in on the thread. ---
**Author:** ![Macy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/macy/32/6458_2.png) [@Macy](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Macy)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 9:44am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/72 "2019-03-14T09:44:40Z")
I’m close to pulling the trigger on these, so I can bring them in the vehicle and find somewhere to workout pre-work (change of job). It’ll probably be a corner of the car park/ parking lot - I’m sure it’ll be fine, wasn’t there rumours of Sky using CO to up hematocrit? 😀 They appear to fold small, but a few reviews mention belts getting twisted? My intention would be the quickest, least stress bike to workout. Bike will fit in my vehicle fully set up. Anyway, my options are… - The feedback Omnium (most expensive) - The Quick Motion (which are on offer - I could get them at €260ish), - Resurrect my old dumb mag resistance wheel on turbo (I think I’d be back to virtual power rather than the good bike/ power meter). Only have a spare wheel for an older bike. I feel I’m get blinded by new bling, as I think when the weather is good, I’d more likely head to the hills (which are in an hour or so’s spin distance from work). Head and wallet saying old wheel on, heart is saying “rollers are cool, I want”! ---
**Author:** ![tadzikpl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tadzikpl/32/9346_2.png) [@tadzikpl](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/tadzikpl)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 9:49am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/73 "2019-03-14T09:49:59Z")
Quick Motion belts may stuck in chasis, but… 3 seconds and no problem… ---
**Author:** ![brenph](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brenph/32/15649_2.png) [@brenph](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/brenph)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/74 "2019-03-15T19:54:56Z")
Where have you seen the quick motion on sale for €260? Best I’ve seen here is halfords at 306 and another 10% through discount scheme of choice. ---
**Author:** ![Macy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/macy/32/6458_2.png) [@Macy](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Macy)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2019, 7:57pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/75 "2019-03-15T19:57:39Z")
Halfords - 15% axa discount for March, which I reckon gets them down to 260!? ---
**Author:** ![Macy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/macy/32/6458_2.png) [@Macy](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Macy)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2019, 9:39am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/76 "2019-03-17T09:39:18Z")
Anyone any experience of minoura hybrid rollers? Like the Omnium, only cheaper (and not supported for virtual power). ---
**Author:** ![Bioteknik](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bioteknik/32/7721_2.png) [@Bioteknik](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Bioteknik)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/77 "2019-03-18T19:41:30Z")
I’m noticing that the feedback sports rollers look almost identical to mine, but are cheaper, only about $200 for the non resistance version. I used this for my first year of indoor training, depending on what you have as your big ring, but got to about 280 watts at high speed. Then if you need more power, the resistance drum is $150 from sportcrafters. ---
**Author:** ![paulgrav](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/paulgrav/32/962_2.png) [@paulgrav](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/paulgrav)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2019, 9:05pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/78 "2019-04-04T21:05:56Z")
Are there any reasons to get the Quick Motion over the Arion Mag? They both look quite similar in features but the Arion Mag is ~4kg lighter, and a little cheaper. ---
**Author:** ![Dylan\_van\_Green](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/dylan_van_green/32/88566_2.png) [@Dylan\_van\_Green](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Dylan_van_Green)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2019, 9:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/79 "2019-04-04T21:31:16Z")
The Quick Motion have some fore-aft ‘float’ that the Arion rollers don’t have. I had the Arion (the plain version, not the mag version admittedly but apart from the resistance unit they look identical in construction to the plain Arion as far as I can tell), and then upgraded to the Quick Motion. I’ve put in a few hundred hours on both and I would say the Quick Motion ‘float’ does give a nicer feel, especially during burst or sprint-type workouts. It also gives a very slight bounce that I think makes the 2 hour workouts less punishing on the backside… But that’s pretty subjective. If you want to use them with multiple bikes get the Quick Motion, because you can adjust the wheelbase easily, by hand. To adjust the Arion wheelbase you need to use an allen key. The other thing is that unfolding the Arion will almost literally cut off your fingertips if you aren’t paying attention. I must have folded and unfolded them a hundred times setting up for workouts and I forgot to pay attention nearly every other time… ouch. Not a problem if you’re going to set them up and leave them though. And maybe newer models have an easier fold, mine were from 2016. ---
**Author:** ![timenoway](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/timenoway/32/31694_2.png) [@timenoway](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/timenoway)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/80 "2019-04-06T02:58:47Z")
Just noticed that Elite are actually making a set of rollers that have 5kg flywheels on each rear drums – basically a beefed up version of the Q-M and apparently it rides about 1200 times more round than the Q-M. I’m not keen on the smart aspect to it, but the fact that it’s got 10kg combined flywheels can be a huge plus. [Elite](https://www.elite-it.com/en/products/home-trainers/interactive-rollers/nero) ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/81 "2019-04-06T03:15:08Z")
These were announced a while ago and I’m hoping someone will get them for use or we will see a review on them from a reliable source. I love the concept and general design choices. Innovative, even if Trutrainer already has a flywheel solution that is superior to most other rollers. So, Elite isn’t the first. But I want to hear how well they work. ---
**Author:** ![timenoway](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/timenoway/32/31694_2.png) [@timenoway](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/timenoway)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2019, 8:37am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/82 "2019-04-06T08:37:20Z")
I heard @Jonathan gets to ride “all the trainers in the world”, so is it only a matter of days before we hear him raving about it? ---
**Author:** ![GT7](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gt7/32/4559_2.png) [@GT7](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/GT7)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2019, 1:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122/83 "2019-04-06T13:13:09Z")
I’ve tried them out, I wasn’t impressed with the smart function. My overall opinion is that some other rollers and a power meter would be just as smart. I didn’t mess around with them much but that had a little to do with me not thinking it was worth it. I thought the ride was ok, personally I prefer Kreitlers, I haven’t ridden any other rollers but rode 4.5” Kreitlers for years. The Nero’s don’t feel bad but it felt like the left right left right part of turning the pedals was really emphasized. I’ve been riding a Kickr Core lately and prefer the feel of that. The Nero’s are easy to adjust for length, that’s nice. Their version of a spindown is done cold per the manual (at least two hours since last used) but I can’t tell it works. I couldn’t tell that any of the “smart” stuff works, the signals are there, things connect etc but at best I was riding rollers using a crank based powermeter which can be done cheaper. They do fold up and you might unfold them without removing a digit but I wouldn’t let my daughter do it without training. I think the flywheels make them really awkward to move around. Not sure how heavy the Quick Motions are but these are way more awkward than 4.5” full steel Kreitlers. The step on the side has some nonskid/sandpaper on it. I can’t begin to see how stepping on it with cycling shoes and cleats isn’t going to tear it up. I’d guess speedplay cleats would do it in instantly. There are a few places in Europe that have them in stock now. My two cents is that they aren’t worth half the asking, and that the Quick Motions with powermeter make more sense. The roller design has a lot going for it, I can even understand people liking or preferring these. I’d redesign the step as people aren’t going to like seeing it all chewed up, but the rollers are interesting. They just aren’t very “smart” and they’ve got a real long way to go in that department. [Previous page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122.md?page=3) [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/upgrading-my-rollers-elite-quick-motion-rollers/6122.md?page=5)