Exercise bike recommendation

[Patrick Bateman]

Anyone have experience of this-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00VQOMH28/ref=...

Not looking to spend that much and it seems quite highly regarded for beginner/moderate use.

I'm going abroad in October and sick of having a bit of a belly and B cups (I'm fairly skinny overall but for these blights on my temple) . I've become quite unfit since leaving school 9 years ago, at my worst now for sure and feel like I need to do something about it that I can actually stick to. Just hoping that machine isn't geared too much toward a completely unfit beginner and won't provide enough resistance?

[Hoofy]

Given that indoor cycling is about as exciting and pleasurable as wiping dog st off your shoe, I'd get one of these: http://amzn.to/1DQyVq5

At least with a recumbent, you can use the bicycle while doing something interesting. And there's more space to hang your washing when you stop using it in 2 weeks' time.

Also, the one you linked to doesn't talk about magnetic resistance which I think is useful for increasing the difficulty.

[throt]

Hoofy said:

Given that indoor cycling is about as exciting and pleasurable as wiping dog st off your shoe, I'd get one of these: http://amzn.to/1DQyVq5

At least with a recumbent, you can use the bicycle while doing something interesting. And there's more space to hang your washing when you stop using it in 2 weeks' time.

Also, the one you linked to doesn't talk about magnetic resistance which I think is useful for increasing the difficulty.

I would go with brisk walking every night and a strict low fat/cal diet.

[Patrick Bateman]

They do another one with that actually-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultrasport-F-Bike-200B-Exe...

Not having to leave the house is part of the appeal, I'd be more likely to give up going for a run/walk.

[Hoofy]

Patrick Bateman said:

They do another one with that actually-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultrasport-F-Bike-200B-Exe...

Not having to leave the house is part of the appeal, I'd be more likely to give up going for a run/walk.

Get that one then, if that's the brand you prefer.

I agree with not having to leave the house, too.

[Patrick Bateman]

I like to think at least this way, doing it in front of the tv can distract from the monotony.

[Hoofy]

Patrick Bateman said:

I like to think at least this way, doing it in front of the tv can distract from the monotony.

Definitely. I play on my phone or read a book. They say you're supposed to focus on the exercise but it's a case of playing on my phone while pedalling or playing on my phone while sitting on the couch. I don't have a PhD in Physical Exercise but I would guess that pedalling burns a few more calories than sitting on the couch regardless of what your mind is focused on.

[Granfondo]

throt said:

I would go with brisk walking every night and a strict low fat/cal diet.

Low fat!

[Patrick Bateman]

[mikees]

Get a st cheap road bike off eBay and stick it on a turbo trainer


Hey - guess what , use it on the road

Better and multi purpose

Mike

[Hoofy]

mikees said:

Get a st cheap road bike off eBay and stick it on a turbo trainer


Hey - guess what , use it on the road

Better and multi purpose

Mike

Just remember to clean it before using it on a turbo trainer to avoid getting muddy water spray marks up the wall.

[Animal]

Try an Airdyne?

[TwistingMyMelon]

I wouldn't bother with an indoor bike, seriously you will be bored stless, MTFU and get outside on a real bike

3 x 1 hour sessions a week, incorporate some basic interval training and you will lose weight

Buy a cheap hybrid off Ebay, make sure it fits, some clip in shoes then hit as many hills as possible: NO PAIN NO GAIN
Or buy a rowing machine if you want to stay inside, bit more palatable than a cycling machine and should tone your upper body as well

[Hoofy]

TwistingMyMelon said:

Buy a cheap hybrid off Ebay, make sure it fits, some clip in shoes then hit as many hills as possible: NO PAIN NO GAIN

I'll tell my friend that. He got knocked off his bike last month.

[Patrick Bateman]

This is like when someone asks for suggestions for a small, economical hatchback and 300bhp/ton comes along and suggests a Pontiac Firebird.

I have no interest or desire to cycle on the road/outside, dislike cold/wet weather and I don't have a great deal of drive, hence I never considered it. Even if I did want to do that, I'd be far more likely to give up compared to having the option to do it indoors while watching the TV.

[Hoofy]

[MC Bodge]

As above, buy a used road (or cyclocross) bike and a turbo trainer.

You will have the option of using it outside. Indoor exercise equipment usually just becomes an expensive clothes rack.

I would really recommend that you walk (and maybe run) outside too, preferably off road and on hills.

[Patrick Bateman]

Didn't read that last post then?

I've already ordered one similar to the one in the link I typed.

[stuarthat]

Tacx machines are the vr or live

[Silver993tt]

MC Bodge said:

Indoor exercise equipment usually just becomes an expensive clothes rack.

Why? I bought 1 cross-trainer (eliptical) 2 years ago It's the best thing I have ever done. Covered 1700km on it in that time and use it 5 times a week most weeks. When it's pouring with rain outside, no problem. 40min sessions even in the summer.