Spinning Bike

[Monsieur Remings]

Why not do like I do, a turbo and a turbo bike set up full time.

Yep, done it fella; still didn't work for me like a spinning bike does. Funny, eh?

 

[screenman]

Yep, done it fella; still didn't work for me like a spinning bike does. Funny, eh?

You have to do what is right for you, if a spin bike it is then go for it I would.

 

[Monsieur Remings]

THIS was the one I had, a Johnny G Spinner Pro that was an ex-gym commercial grade bike.

There was some surface corrosion on the frame and flywheel, (obviously from sweat which is inevitable), but I had no doubt it would have lasted virtually forever.

FWIW even the BB was a standard Shimano UN55 making maintenance a doddle.

TBH I simply couldn't get motivated to use it, for the same reasons turbos make me want to blow my brains out!

That said if you want one I'd definitely recommend an ex-gym commercial grade one.

Are you saying then that the two I linked, particularly the Nordic Track are not commercial grade then Smokeysmoo?

Thanks for the input by the way, the Schwinn looks nice.

Oh yes, the other variable I forget folks is the finer half - she wants to spin too and a bike on a turbo won't work given we are different sizes.

 

[screenman]

Can you change her for one the same size as you.

 

[Monsieur Remings]

Can you change her for one the same size as you.

I can tell you she's thought about it...

 

[smokeysmoo]

Are you saying then that the two I linked, particularly the Nordic Track are not commercial grade then Smokeysmoo

Not IMO no, but they're clearly much better than an Argos jobbie and would probably be absolutely fine.

THIS refurbished Star Trac Johnny G for example is £550, so you can start to appreciate the brand new cost of the full on commercial bikes. IIRC the new cost of the Schwinn I had would have been IRO £2.5k

 

[Monsieur Remings]

Not IMO no, but they're clearly much better than an Argos jobbie and would probably be absolutely fine.

THIS refurbished Star Trac Johnny G for example is £550, so you can start to appreciate the brand new cost of the full on commercial bikes. IIRC the new cost of the Schwinn I had would have been IRO £2.5k

Okay, for 2.5k I'd probably buy a Watt bike.

 

[vickster]

You might want to read this

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/broken-spin-bike-again-grrrrrrr.172761/#post-3484159

 

[rb58]

I have also been considering a cycle trainer for home. I'm a regular spinner in the gym where we use the Keiser M3+, which is an incredibly strong, but simple machine and ideal if you want to get out of the saddle a lot. However, the one that caught my eye was the new Kettler Racer 9 which has bar end shifters on the TT bars simulating gear changes on the bike. Both the Keiser and Kettler use magnetic resistance which I think makes them quieter. However, they are both expensive bits of kit - new they're £1300. I've been told by someone who is a regular Watt bike user that they're quite noisy. I'm not sure that helps as both are over your budget, but you can pick up used Keisers off Fleabay considerably cheaper.

 

[Monsieur Remings]

You might want to read this

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/broken-spin-bike-again-grrrrrrr.172761/#post-3484159

Thanks Vickster...whilst it puts a spanner in my works, it's good to know. I think their treadmills are rated from what I gather but cannot find a single review - good or bad for the 8.0.

 

[Monsieur Remings]

Well, I settled on one of these...slightly more expensive than what I planned but good reviews everywhere. And thanks again for input from all assorted personage....

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...bb-mOd885GiaUdVGoq2EBGw&bvm=bv.83829542,d.bGQ

 

[dawn72]

Hope you enjoy it. I've just come hone from spin class sweaty, exhausted and very pleased with myself!