Cycling Indoors - Spinning? Stationary Bike?

Forum guidelines BT super discount
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Cycling Indoors - Spinning? Stationary Bike? Rss Feed  
Moderators: k9car363, alicefoeller Reply
2004-02-10 2:36 PM

User image

Expert
751
5001001002525
Texarkana, TX
Subject: Cycling Indoors - Spinning? Stationary Bike?
OK, here's the deal. I need to get a bike workout in this afternoon, but it is raining in Texas.

Can anyone tell me (the more specific the better) a stationary bike that I should look for at my gym? Which one will be most like riding a real bike?

Thanks


2004-02-10 2:44 PM
in reply to: #6744

Member
38
25
Woodbury, NJ
Subject: RE: Cycling Indoors - Spinning? Stationary Bike?

Yo Phil! Well in my not so infinate wisdom, I say as long as your moving it doesnt really matter. Both spinning and stationary bikes will give you a workout. Spinning is more of a road simulation but if it is only for rainy days then may not make that much of a difference matter. As long as you keep your cadence count higher then  you should be ok. Have a great workout!

Dave

2004-02-10 2:46 PM
in reply to: #6744

User image

Member
531
50025
New Hampshire
Subject: RE: Cycling Indoors - Spinning? Stationary Bike?
LOLOLOLOL

Its 40f with melting snow and ice here – perfect for a ride!!

You are doing the triathlon right? That involves getting wet in the swimming section? But don’t want to ride a bike in the rain.
Bwhaaaaaaa

Sorry – New England Cabin fever kicking in. As I was in Texas last week and I KNOW what the driving standards are lie in the rain then I really can’t blame you for going indoors.

As for the bike- I would suggest you find the upright one and spend a few minutes getting the pedals and seat set up for youself. Then pedal away and just change the level until it feels like you are hitting reasonable resistance (which will depend on how used to cycling you are!!).

I avoid the bikes with the pedals at the front and the ones that use the arms as well but that’s my choise. If this is just a one off then I guess it wont matter too much.

take music to listen too cos it can be dullllllllllllllllll
2004-02-10 2:46 PM
in reply to: #6744

User image

Expert
751
5001001002525
Texarkana, TX
Subject: RE: Cycling Indoors - Spinning? Stationary Bike?
Higher than what?
2004-02-10 6:43 PM
in reply to: #6744

User image

Veteran
249
10010025
Lubbock, TX
Subject: RE: Cycling Indoors - Spinning? Stationary Bike?
I think he was refering to your cadence level on the indoor bike versus your road work.
New Thread
General Discussion Triathlon Talk » Cycling Indoors - Spinning? Stationary Bike? Rss Feed