Home spin bikes

[EdipisReks1]

So, I want to get a spin bike for home, after having done some spinning at gyms.  Obviously I want the Peloton, but I just can't bring myself to spend the money, for some reason. Does anybody have one of the knock-off bikes?  I'm strongly considering one of these.  I don't think I'll mind a simple knob for resistance adjustment. 

Edited February 26, 2019 by EdipisReks1

[Craig Sawyers]

Have you thought about a turbo-trainer and using your road bike?

[VPI]

I use a Wahoo powered trainer and Zwift, which a lot of HCers also use, as my much more useful spin bike.  I obviously need to be using it a lot more than I am, which anyone on Zwift can tell you.

[MexicanDragon]

You need a Peloton and a Zwift + Wahoo Kicker K.O.M bundle + Road bike setup. Something cheap, like a Cervelo R5, Cannondale SYSTEMSIX Hi-Mod Red Etao AXS, Specialized S-Works Tarmac Disc, Colnago C64, etc.

[Dreadhead]

I have switched to this:

Sunny Health & Fitness Asuna 5100 Magnetic Belt Drive Commercial Indoor Cycling Bike Silver https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0172EEHXC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VGFDCbXFQMFMP

Plus pedal power meters to do Peloton and Zwift. We absolutely love it. Let's us move back and forth between my wife and I in about a minute but still rides great. Super quiet. 

10 hours ago, VPI said:

I use a Wahoo powered trainer and Zwift, which a lot of HCers also use, as my much more useful spin bike.  I obviously need to be using it a lot more than I am, which anyone on Zwift can tell you.

Zwift username? 

Edited February 27, 2019 by Dreadhead

[Aura]

it’s not a spin bike but it will obliterate your soul

https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-echo-bike?prod_id=54708&gclid=Cj0KCQiAh9njBRCYARIsALJhQkE0_uCH3kotwFPwWQu9XkGmAeGvdjT3LqgYfbuH1uKmZ9fwShpU4TwaAm7fEALw_wcB

[Torpedo]

Or freshen your groins, in the worst case.

[EdipisReks1]

12 hours ago, Dreadhead said:

I have switched to this:

Sunny Health & Fitness Asuna 5100 Magnetic Belt Drive Commercial Indoor Cycling Bike Silver https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0172EEHXC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VGFDCbXFQMFMP

Plus pedal power meters to do Peloton and Zwift. We absolutely love it. Let's us move back and forth between my wife and I in about a minute but still rides great. Super quiet. 

Zwift username? 

Think it's worth double the price of the one I linked?

1 hour ago, Aura said:

it’s not a spin bike but it will obliterate your soul

https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-echo-bike?prod_id=54708&gclid=Cj0KCQiAh9njBRCYARIsALJhQkE0_uCH3kotwFPwWQu9XkGmAeGvdjT3LqgYfbuH1uKmZ9fwShpU4TwaAm7fEALw_wcB

I've had an Airdyne; it's not really quite the same workout...

[guzziguy]

Here's another tack to bike fitness that might interest you.

 

 

Edited February 27, 2019 by guzziguy

[Dreadhead]

9 hours ago, EdipisReks1 said:

Think it's worth double the price of the one I linked? 

I like the magnetic resistance, heavier flywheel and road bike bars. Possibly not but possibly. 

[EdipisReks1]

Thanks guys! I have a bit of research to do before I buy something.

[EdipisReks1]

Well shit: my mother was kind enough to buy me one of these: 

Sunny Spin Bike

Edited March 4, 2019 by EdipisReks1

[Dreadhead]

Solid choice. They are the same brand as what I have. 

[Craig Sawyers]

What a nice present!

Does it comes with the woman? 

[EdipisReks1]

2 hours ago, Craig Sawyers said:

What a nice present!

Does it comes with the woman? 

Fortunately not; she looks high maintenance.

 

A funny thing is how she chose that particular bike.  I had told her that I wanted to get a spin bike.  She called Amazon (on the phone!), asked to talk to an exercise expert, and that is the one that was suggested as being the best bang for buck.

Edited March 5, 2019 by EdipisReks1

[grawk]

I've seen everything now:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Health-Fitness-Exercises-Motorized/dp/B07B9PSNFY?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2601550011

 

a motorized stationary bike.  Brent, it's the perfect bike for you.

[MexicanDragon]

1 minute ago, grawk said:

I've seen everything now:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Health-Fitness-Exercises-Motorized/dp/B07B9PSNFY?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_2601550011

 

a motorized stationary bike.  Brent, it's the perfect bike for you.

That's amazing; going on my birthday/Satanmas wish list!

[Wmcmanus]

On 3/5/2019 at 7:52 AM, MexicanDragon said:

That's amazing; going on my birthday/Satanmas wish list!

Hey!!

[MexicanDragon]

Just now, Wmcmanus said:

Hey!!

*waves*

[Wmcmanus]

Thinking more along these lines myself: https://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radrover-electric-fat-bike

[MexicanDragon]

1 minute ago, Wmcmanus said:

Thinking more along these lines myself: https://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radrover-electric-fat-bike

They're based out of Seattle. Why don't you hop out, we'll go for a test ride and then catch a Mariner's debacle game?

[Wmcmanus]

2 minutes ago, MexicanDragon said:

They're based out of Seattle. Why don't you hop out, we'll go for a test ride and then catch a Mariner's debacle game?

That would be fantastic. Loved Seattle on my one brief visit there.

My friend in Tampa (who is the manager of the RV storage place that I've been basing out of with my motorhome for years) has one and loves it. He's in his early 60s and not as terribly out of shape as many people past 50 are, but has had serious issues with his legs as a result of a work accident a couple of years ago. So he uses the assist on hills and just when he's not feeling as motivated. Rides 4 miles per day and gets a little moist (where's Steve?) but not dripping in sweat. Feels good about just getting out there and doing something for himself and not having to get off his bike to make it up hills.

Reading the reviews, seems like a bike that a lot of people in their 50s-70s are enjoying after they are effectively past the age/shape when they would realistically go out and ride a normal bike on a regular basis.

[MexicanDragon]

I know there is a lot of e-bike hate by a lot of cyclists, but I have some friends in Chatt who run an e-bike shop. I've gotten to ride some, and I love it. I want one. There's no way I can keep up with Xavier on a mountain bike anymore, and I used to have to sandbag on the road with him, but now? No chance. I've thought about an e-bike for an 11 mile work commute as well; seems to be a fantastic way of going about things, but adds 1.5 hours minimum to the commute. Not in the budget to do it just yet, but it's a consideration at some point. RadPower usually has a "buy 2 get a discount" thing, if you knew anyone else wanting one. But, we barely had any snow this week, and eventually it'll be sunny and baseball will be played, so let's make it happen.

[Wmcmanus]

16 hours ago, MexicanDragon said:

But, we barely had any snow this week, and eventually it'll be sunny and baseball will be played, so let's make it happen.

Ya, for sure. That would be fun. I can't believe your kids won't just quit growing and changing, and just stay the way they are! 

As for the cyclists hating the old fart out of shape e-bike pretenders... well they can all go fuck themselves. Hope they're lucky enough to get old and fat too. It's not as bad as people make it out to be.
 

[MexicanDragon]

So... when you getting in?