Stationary Bike

[10Sguy]

Can anyone recommend a good stationary bike that I can use to keep in shape
during the off season?

[BudMan]

Buy an inexpensive set of rollers and ride them instead of a stationary bike
or trainer. My rollers by Tacx cost $100 at the LBS. Rode the heck out of
them this winter with no problems. Since you have to pay attention to your
spin and balance the time passes quickly. You won't the hammer drills in on
rollers as you would a good resistance trainer , but you will gain
technique. The rollers are not that hard to learn either. I was
comfortable enough with them after about 30 minutes of using a doorway to
grab on to. Now all I need is a high back chair to assist me when mounting
and dismounting.
"10Sguy" > wrote in message
...
> Can anyone recommend a good stationary bike that I can use to keep in
shape
> during the off season?
>
>

[Tom Keats]

In article >,
"10Sguy" > writes:
> Can anyone recommend a good stationary bike that I can use to keep in shape
> during the off season?

Sooner or later, somebody's gonna bug ya about how there is no
"off season", refer you to the icebike web site, wax pedantic
about tires 'n stuff, and generally try to make you feel like
a dweeb for even considering not riding because of the weather.

But it's not gonna be me.

As BudMan suggested, get the rollers. That's what I, and many
others have done.

I got mine by asking at an LBS; the guy told me to hang on and
wait awhile, 'cuz he knew someone who was intending to sell his.
Eventually I got 'em, cheap. I used them until I couldn't stand
it anymore, and /had/ to take it out on the street, and f*** the
weather.

"Riding" and "indoors" are incongruous. Yes, there are times when
the elements are too unkind. But there are also (hopefully) times
when the elements are less unkind.

So, get yourself some cheap rollers. The rest, you'll take from
there, because as Sinead O'Connor sang, "nothing compares" (to
/real/ riding on /real/ streets).

There are a lot of cheap 2nd/3rd/4th-hand rollers out there,
handed down from ppl who've been through it all before.


cheers,
Tom

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On Sat, 2 Aug 2003 23:24:58 -0700, (Tom Keats)
wrote:

>In article >,
> "10Sguy" > writes:
>> Can anyone recommend a good stationary bike that I can use to keep in shape
>> during the off season?

The Giant Tempo.

Rides like a "real" bike, can be fitted as a fixie or with a
freewheel.

Barry

[Steve McDonald]

Try a Schwinn AirDyne. They exercise both arms and legs and the
effort required to push them hard is considerable. You won't be reading
a book or watching TV while using one of them, just trying to survive
the workout. But, the rewards of greater strength and endurance will be
worth it. We used to have one-minute competitions at my fitness club
with them. Whoever could take one to the highest RPM and hold it for 60
seconds won. Most people had to recover for awhile afterwards, before
they could walk. The use of all limbs will expand your circulatory and
respiratory capacities and increase your red blood cell count.

The Schwinn AirDynes are built like tanks and rarely break down.
They are moderately priced. The fact that you rarely find used ones for
sale attests to how much their owners appreciate them.

Steve McDonald

[10Sguy]

I appreciate the benefits of riding my "real" bike on rollers. However, I'd
rather use a stationary bike that will allow me to do other things, such as
read or watch TV, while getting my workout. For me, It's just too boring
riding inside.

Can anyone suggest a good online source for any of the recommend bikes
(Tunturi, Giant & Schwinn)?

Thanks.



"10Sguy" > wrote in message
...
> Can anyone recommend a good stationary bike that I can use to keep in
shape
> during the off season?
>
>

[Joe]

How about using your real bike on a trainer? I use the
Kurt Kinetic and it is very good. If you use an exercise
bike you will have a different position and use different
muscles that when you ride your real bike.

Joe

> I appreciate the benefits of riding my "real" bike on rollers. However,
I'd
> rather use a stationary bike that will allow me to do other things, such
as
> read or watch TV, while getting my workout. For me, It's just too boring
> riding inside.
>

[GHOF]

I have an older DP Airgometer that provides upper body exercise like the
Schwinn Airdyne. Of course, you don't have to use the moving handle bars if you
don't want to. I got the DP because it was half the price of the Schwinn.

I also have an EKG recumbent, where you can read if you wish.

Yes, it is boring, but worthwhile.

I ride a Trek Navigator 200 comfort bike for the rest of the year. Living in
northwestern Illinois can discourage the invigorating winter rides.

Ron

[Rick Onanian]

On 5 Aug 2003 03:00:22 -0700, icebike > wrote:
> Riding on frosty winter days is WAY more fun and more
> exercise than rollers. Its not dangerous, cold, or difficult.

How do you breath? My lungs burn terribly if I try
to breath for excersize in cold weather.

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[Pete Hickey]

In article >,
Rick Onanian > wrote:
>On 5 Aug 2003 03:00:22 -0700, icebike > wrote:
>> Riding on frosty winter days is WAY more fun and more
>> exercise than rollers. Its not dangerous, cold, or difficult.
>
>How do you breath? My lungs burn terribly if I try
>to breath for excersize in cold weather.

what is cold for you? Lots of people exersize in cold weather,
XC skiers, hockey, alpinisme, ice skating, etc. Maybe you
get used to it. Never bothered me.
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Eric S. Sande wrote:
> >How about very cold riding, where the cold air hurts the skin? Like I
> >said, we had a bad winter, and maybe two months straight of below
> >freezing almost every day.
> Same here. I didn't miss a day. I'm not bragging but if you dress
> for the ride it's easier to deal with the cold than the heat, at
> least for me.
> Basically, it's easier to stay warm than deal with super humid and hot
> conditions. Or freezing rain and sleet, those are the worst.
> With modern fabrics you have a lot of choices in terms of layering in
> the cold. Also it is possible to be wet yet still warm and toasty in
> fairly cold temperatures. Say in the teens Fahrenheit.
> Good gloves and socks are a must, if you have to cover your face there
> are plenty of options.
> This isn't everything on the subject, but it is possible to ride a
> bicycle comfortably in temperatures and weather that are fairly extreme.
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I agree riding in cold weather is great although a strong wind can
really chill you... Much better than sitting around pretending to
ride inside :D



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[Pete Hickey]

In article >,
Rick Onanian > wrote:
>On Wed, 06 Aug 2003 00:13:32 GMT, Pete Hickey
> wrote:

>> what is cold for you? Lots of people exersize in cold weather,
>> XC skiers, hockey, alpinisme, ice skating, etc. Maybe you
>> get used to it. Never bothered me.
>
>Yes, lots of people do. I find that as the temp gets
>near 40 degrees I can start to feel it, and below 40
>it gets pretty tough.

One of the nice things about winter, is tht it doesn't
happen all at once. It gradually starts getting colder,
and you can get used to it if you keep up with outdoor
activity.

>How about very cold riding, where the cold air hurts
>the skin? Like I said, we had a bad winter, and maybe
>two months straight of below freezing almost every day.

You mean cold enough to make your face look like the
first picture here:

http://mudhead.uottawa.ca/~pete/bike.html

Still, I don't particularly like riding in the winter,
in spite of the fact I've been doing it 5 days a week for
the past 23 yeras. I just prefer riding a bike to commuting
by bus or car. I'd rather ski in cold weather.

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On 6 Aug 2003 16:08:04 -0700, (Luigi de Guzman)
wrote:

>2) The stationary bicycle won't fit you exactly like your 'real'
>bicycle, so you might find yourself uncomfortable, suddenly, on one or
>the other.
>
>3) Stationary bicycles are by and large designed by people who don't
>ride bicycles for people who don't ride bicycles.
>
>4) Fitness-club stationary bikes may or may not have toe straps or
>other foot retention devices.
>


You've obviously never seen a Giant Tempo. <G>

The Tempo can accept your saddle, your pedals, and adjust in just
about every direction. The adjustments include saddle height, saddle
distance from bb, handlebar height, and handlebar reach.

The Tempo can be set up as a fixie or with any standard BMX freewheel.

_Any_ 9/16" pedal fits it, I installed Speedplay X pedals on mine.
SPD style and toe straps are included. If you don't like the
cranks, it's an ISIS bb, so you can install different lengths or
brands that suit you.

This bike is heavy enough that I can stand on it an crank as hard as I
can without flipping it, and I'm 6'1", 225 lbs.

I don't have to scrape my walls or dirty my home carrying my outdoor
bikes into the house, as my den is on the second floor.

I also own rollers, which I use for an entirely different purpose.

Barry