Stationary bikes
 

Hey,

I'm reallu just looking for any good recommendations for a basic stationary bike, nothing special just looking for any good reviews and such. Oh, the price isn't really an issue either.

Any input is appreciated :thumbsup:

I cant comment on specific models. All I can say is stationary bikes = the suck. Go get outside and ride :D

OK, that was totally worthless, I apologize. But really, I think you would have more fun on a real bike, which would mean you would get even better workouts. If you have any questions about non-stationary bikes, lemme know ;)

I use a Johnson JPB 5100. It's a recumbent bike and a little more comfortable to use. The main thing that I like is that I mix my cardio up between my treadmill and my bike. This helps because I don't feel like running everytime, so I do some running and some biking. The bike also has less impact. The bike that I have has many different courses you can choose from plus a heart rate monitor. It pays to buy a decent brand so that they last longer.

Agree with the Sailor... Ride outside, take different routes, etc. Much more enjoyable in the long run.

However, if you, like me, live in a bit of the globe where winters are retarded (you can expect balmy -20 - -40 C weather in the winter here) . Then you need something for the winter. If you like your bike, then I'd suggest a trainer, cycleops are pretty good (www.cycleops.com). There are quite a few different ones out there all over the price board. The ones that include the electronics equipment are pretty cool.

Of course, if you don't like your bike, then this is kind of a moot point. :)

Thanks for all the information and feedback...I do have a bike for when the weather is decent outside, but since it's almost winter and the weather is going sour, I thought this would be the best route since I like to mix biking with a running routine. Thanks for the link too, I was on it for quite a while reading up.

Any other input is appreciated!

If you like to ride outside then try a spin bike. I take spin classes but also have on at home. Mine is a LeMond. They list for $1,000 but you can pick up a floor model gor $800. Feels quite like a real road bike. All kinds of adjustments and you can add your own seat and pedals. They are great with music and you can ride in a variety of positions sitting or standing to hit your quads, hams, etc. Also good with some tension for long, fat burning rides.

I used to ride 20-50 miles at a times, 3 days a week in Florida. Moved to MI in January and took spin classes. The first time out on the road in the spring I averaged 2 mph faster on a 20 mile ride - with hills - than in Florida. Wow!