Jump to content

Exercise bike advice....

theboycj

By theboycj
in The Lounge

 Share

Recommended Posts

theboycj

theboycj

Posted
Posted

Hi all


I've decided that I need to kick-start my exercise drive given that lockdown and work from home is here to stay... I'm looking for advice on buying an indoor exercise bike... Can anyone recommend a model and any feedback they have?


I know peloton is an obvious choice but its way too expensive for a start out bike...


Any thoughts advice shared would be appreciated..


Thanks

Link to comment
https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/261184-exercise-bike-advice/
Share on other sites
bil

bil

Posted
Posted

I'm giving away my exercise bike. Even though it's been used regularly, it's still in very good condition. I had bought insurance for it but never had to use it.


I bought it from Argos a few years ago with the promise that I'd upgrade if I used it often enough. I just kept using it but now I'm ready for my upgrade.


It's by Elevation Fitness.


If you know you are going to use the bike regularly then I'd spend the cash to get a better quality bike. If you are just starting out or want to test the waters without a big outlay then buy a cheaper bike or get mine for free.


Pm if you want it.


Thanks

JohnL

JohnL

Posted
Posted

I've got a bog standard 300 quid one from XS-SPorts. Replaced the bearings and tidied up the flywheel and a bit more already this year but sticking to 30 minutes a day even if it squeaks a bit. Upgrade beginning to look possible for me too as it is working slowly.


All repair issues for me center around the flywheel and as I repair things myself I feel like those guys in Gold Rush :) One piece of advice - make sure there is somewhere you can get spares if you're doing it yourself.

JohnL

JohnL

Posted
Posted

Companies I looked at originally JLL, JTX, Sportstech - all with bikes less than 1000 and some less than 500.


https://www.jllfitness.co.uk/

https://www.jtxfitness.com/

https://www.sports-tech.uk.com/


I wanted belt driven, magnetic resistance, studio type for cheap (as wasn't sure I'd keep it up). But if they make noises around the flywheel it becomes difficult to track down what it is and most support will say that's part of the bike (I want it to run completely silent when belt driven).


Check on YouTube to see what videos there are for your choice - install, run and fix.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Advertise Here

  • Latest Discussions

    • march46
      Application for Londis Off-Licence next to Charter East Entrance

      By march46 · Posted

      Big Bellies didn’t have permission.  
    • CP_ED
      Application for Londis Off-Licence next to Charter East Entrance

      By CP_ED · Posted

      Link to petition if anyone would like to object: Londis Off-License Petition https://chng.it/9X4DwTDRdW
    • teddyboy23
      New Empanada Place on LL

      By teddyboy23 · Posted

      The lady is called Janet 
    • FellbriggSam
      Tree Killer – Seeking Advice on Dealing with Toxic Neighbours

      By FellbriggSam · Posted

      He did mention it's share of freehold, I’d be very cautious with that. It can turn into a nightmare if relationships with neighbours break down. My brother had a share of freehold in a flat in West Hampstead, and when he needed to sell, the neighbour refused to sign the transfer of the freehold. What followed was over two years of legal battles, spiralling costs and constant stress. He lost several potential buyers, and the whole sale fell through just as he got a job offer in another city. It was a complete disaster. The neighbour was stubborn and uncooperative, doing everything they could to delay the process. It ended in legal deadlock, and there was very little anyone could do without their cooperation. At that point, the TA6 form becomes the least of your worries; it’s the TR1 form that matters. Without the other freeholder’s signature on that, you’re stuck. After seeing what my brother went through, I’d never touch a share of freehold again. When things go wrong, they can go really wrong. If you have a share of freehold, you need a respectful and reasonable relationship with the others involved; otherwise, it can be costly, stressful and exhausting. Sounds like these neighbours can’t be reasoned with. There’s really no coming back from something like this unless they genuinely apologise and replace the trees and plants they ruined. One small consolation is that people who behave like this are usually miserable behind closed doors. If they were truly happy, they’d just get on with their lives instead of trying to make other people’s lives difficult. And the irony is, they’re being incredibly short-sighted. This kind of behaviour almost always backfires.  

East Dulwich Forum

Established in 2006, we are an online community discussion forum for people who live, work in and visit SE22.

Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...