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steve
29-04-2007, 21:11
Thinking of getting myself an exercise bike to do HIIT. Haven't got a clue really about which one to get, but was cosidering the following:

http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/__12_product_info3_asp3_5_prdID4_82267_prdName14_3 _Series_Cycle5_prtID5_100039.html

Anyone got any suggestions? or will this one be ok?

Cheers
Tone C
30-04-2007, 01:48
Seems pricey for what it is esp.if you just gonna use it for HIIT..theres always burpees :023: .My wife uses this one (or similar)http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3026593/Trail/C%24cip%3D50353.Sports%2Band%2Bleisure%3EC%24cip%3 D50406.Home%2Bgym%2Bequipment%3EC%24cip%3D50416.Ex ercise%2Bcycles.htm and that seems to do the job okay.Don't know how it rates in comparison and obviously the computer is not as complex but how many functions do you need on it anyway?
plateau2
30-04-2007, 09:18
My parents have a cheap one, about £30 was no good for sprinting: pedals were not smooth (which my knees didn't appreciate) and if you went too fast the screen went blank!
Tone C
30-04-2007, 10:09
Yea the really cheap ones are crap.We paid about £80.00 for the one we use.What about you check the local papers/ebay as there often seems to be people selling them in there or the small ads in the newsagents often seem to have them too....
steve
30-04-2007, 12:25
I've had a look at muscle talk they highly recommend spin cycles, so think I'll try and get myself a cheap one off ebay.

Cheers
BengDogg
30-04-2007, 16:50
yeah spin cycles are really good, go to spinning class and have ago, really tough workouts
steve
30-04-2007, 20:59
I don’t think I’m fit enough to handle a 45 min spin class. When I get my bike, I’ll be happy if I can manage 10 minutes HIIT at first.
BengDogg
30-04-2007, 21:28
well yknow a beginers class wouldnt be too hard, we are all highly tuned crippled athletes here remember
steve
30-04-2007, 21:38
Lol, aye, I think you may be right there. I know you could probably go at a pace your comfortable with, but I just don’t fancy looking like a panting poof in a public place. And tbh, not sure if there are spin classes near me.
BengDogg
30-04-2007, 21:40
I just don’t fancy looking like a panting poof in a public place.
Never did me no harm :046: