Question about becoming a spinning instructor?

twix

Next month im taking a class(all day one session) to become a certified spinning instructor. Any tips about the class? Is there a written test? Ive been spinning for about five years and am very comfortable with the class. I exercise daily and am in good shape so im not too concerned about the physical aspect of it. Any feedback as to what to expect would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much in advance!

Answer
Become a Spinning Instructor
Step1
Use an online site to register for certification as a Spinning instructor (see Resources below). Many instructional programs offer online questionnaires, free orientation seminars and fitness tests to find out if being a Spinning instructor is right for you.
Step2
Approach the management at a local fitness center to see if they offer any certification programs for Spinning and aerobics instructors. Use online resources to locate Spinning classes that are close to you (see Resources below).
Step3
Consider a broader certification program for related routines like Pilates and aerobics if you wish to become a full-time instructor, which may make you more marketable in the fitness industry.
Step4
Familiarize yourself with the various types of stationary bicycles and how to fix or troubleshoot them. This can be a very useful skill for a potential instructor.
Step5
Be prepared to prove your physical fitness by including a note or referral from your doctor with any application or resume. Some fitness centers require such a note or will offer their own physical examination to all potential instructors.
Step6
Complete the training program and receive your certification to become a Spinning instructor. Be prepared for at least nine months of training, which may include motivational techniques, breathing and visualization seminars, bicycle repair workshops and even medical training to recognize and monitor heart rates.
Step7
Purchase all of the materials needed to become a Spinning instructor, including a heart rate monitor, appropriate clothing and cycling shoes, and even a small tool kit for making minor adjustments to bikes.

What's a good diet and exercise routine for a city girl?

Fiona

I'm in high school. Third year. I live in the city and I find it hard to lose weight. I run around on the streets a lot, but that doesn't seem to help. I'm about 5'4" and I weigh 150 lbs. Help would be appreciated!

Answer
if you can get on a spin bike or just a bike for 30 minutes. Its probably the easiest and best cardio for girls

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Do you have to put a download in a 07 softail if you put a after market exhaust on?

p aud

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You don't HAVE to....BUT...it WILL run better. The 96's run extremely lean, which make them run hot, remapping the injection will cool the engine and oil temp and make it run better.
Also, adding an air cleaner, exhaust, and having it TUNED with the Screamin Eagle Super Tuner will give you a an additional 12-15 hp.

Here are some clips from answers to similar questions...

They guys you were talking to are kind of right. With the pipes you are looking at, the bike really does need to have a hi-flo air cleaner put on. The dramatic decrease in restriction and the short length are the reason. Shorter pipes generally cause a drop in power in the low and mid-range, but can be compensated for somewhat by adding a set of Samson Torque Cones. The air cleaner will be needed to let more air in also to help compensate for the increase in exhaust flow. The Screamin Eagle air cleaner is ok, but the Arlen Ness Big Sucker (get the Stage 2 version) is better and about the same price. The S/E uses a shallow, dry filter material similar to a fiber glass mat, the Big Sucker uses a deeper K&N filter that flows considerably more air than the S/E. The stock HD air cleaner is THE most power restricting part on the bike. If you pull off the cover and look at the element, you will see why...it literally starves the engine for air, the reason for this from the factory...EPA NOISE pollution restrictions.
Now this is the MAJOR factor in the situation....DO NOT let anyone talk you into a Power Commander or Vance & Hines Fuel Pak, or ANY type of "piggy back"....FUEL...module!!!
You want the Screamin Eagle Super Tuner!!!
There are several reasons for this.
1. There is almost no room on a Softail to mount an add-on module, it basically get jammed and stuffed under the seat. "piggy back" modules plug in-line between the bikes computer and the wire harness, they are big and bulky and create extra wiring that is a BITCH to mount, route and work around.
2. They do not do anything except control fuel, they have no timing or rev limit adjustments. The Power Commander 5 for 09-up bikes does have an Auto-Tune module that will allow the system to adjust the fuel by itself while you ride...BUT it is an additional couple hundred dollars, and you have to add yet another module to allow for timing adjustments...now you have 2 additional modules to try and figure how and where to mount. All together you will end up having arouns $1000 in modules.

The Screamin Eagle Super Tuner is basically nothing but software that reprograms the stock computer. It is a box that goes between 2 cables that link the bike to a PC. Once the computer is programmed and mapped on the dyno, you unplug it....nothing to mount. DO NOT LOSE THE BOX!!!!....if you do and need further tuning in the future for mods done later, you will have to buy another Tuner. The Tuner, once plugged in to a bike is "married" to that bike only and will not work on any other bikes. The Super Tuner has virtually unlimited tuning capabilites. It will allow for fuel mapping, accelerator pump feature for better throttle response, fully adjustable rev limit (do not rev a Softail past 6200, past that, the balancers spin too fast and can fly apart and destroy the engine), fully adjustable timing advance and curve tables, etc. I was amazed at what this thing can do when I was trained on it.
Having the timing properly set makes all the difference in the world. We tested bikes with stock timing and rev limits that had the fuel dialed in perfect for max power, then loaded in performance timing maps and had gains of 5-15 hp & tq.
And there is one more benefit to the Super Tuner compared to the others....The Tuner is about $400, the same as the others, bt no added expenses from add-on modules...its all built in.

Doing all of this, and having the bike tuned, WILL make it run cooler!!! The Twin Cams run hotter than the older Evo's like Mike has. The reasons are being tuned VERY lean for EPA standards and the Twin Cams use oil jets under the pistons. These jets squirt oil onto the bottom of the piston to help cool it. Stock engines run sooooo lean that they cause excessive heat.....here is the oxymoron....because they are so lean, HD designed the oil jets to cool the pistons....what actually happens is the pistons HEAT the oil!!!....tune the engine, richen it up, and the piston cools down, now, the oil can do its job and cool the piston....double cooling effect. Proper tuning will decreae oil temp by as much as 20-25 degress and promote longer, more reliable engine life...and you will FEEL the power increase.....generally, depending on the bike, combination of pipes and air cleaner, and how good the guy tuning the bike is, you can expect 10-15 hp & tq increase.


The stock ECM is NOT relearn capable, it will only self compensate under the extremely NARROW parameters by which it was programmed...it does this by the use of O2 sensors....NEVER EVER eliminate the O2 sensors!!!!!

V&H Fuel Pack, Ness Fuel Controller....are junk!!!..........Read below........it is answer to another similar question regarding injection tuning, also included is info on oil to help run COOLER...cooler + better performance.......Due to the EXTREMELY LIMITED mounting space for add-on "piggy-back" fuel controllers on a Softail.....I HIGHLY AND STRONGLY recommend the Sreamin Eagle Super Tuner.....it is only software that reprograms the ECM with nothing needing to be mounted to the bike. The Super Tuner will allow for infinite adjustments to the air/fuel ratio, ignition timing, rev-limiter, acellerator pump feature, engine decel enleanment to eliminate exhaust popping, etc.

And to make it run BETTER & COOLER.......here is some info on proper tuning........an answer to a previous question......

DO YOU HAVE A HI-FLO AIR CLEANER AND PIPES ON THE BIKE???.....IF SO, DID YOU HAVE THE ECM REMAPPED BY HD OR HAVE A SUPER TUNER OR POWER COMMANDER ON IT????...........THIS IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!
HD'S ARE SET UP TO RUN VERY VERY LEAN DUE TO EPA REGULATIONS!!!!!!! RUNNING LEAN CAUSES THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT!!!!!!........THERE ARE OIL JETS THAT SQUIRT OIL ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE PISTON TO COOL THE PISTON.....THIS HEATS UP THE OIL..........RICHEN IT UP, THE PISTON WILL RUN COOLER....THE OIL WILL RUN COOLER.
Even if the bike is COMPLETELY STOCK.......have HD do a Stage 1 download to the ECM......if you have a Power Commander or Super Tuner on the bike..........get it dyno TUNED.....it will increase your performance and make the engine run OPTIMALLY..................her... is some info about "downloads compared to the Super Tuner.......
You want the Screamin Eagle SUPER TUNER!!!!.......and have it Dyno TUNED.....don't sttle for just having the base map loaded. The difference between being tuned and a base map is like night and day. The base maps are just that...a base to which to work form. Every engine is as individaul as we are as humans, they each require a little finesse and tuning to make them perform optimally. The Super Tuner will also allow for easier tuning for any future upgrade you may make.
A Stage 1 download is nothing more than a GENERIC map from HD that is "ok" for all bikes....this is CRAP!!!......the Stage 1 download was specifically made for a HD with Screamin Eagle Mufflers and Air Cleaner......not all mufflers (or complete exhaust systems) flow exactly the same and not all Air Cleaners flow exactly the same...meaning, if you change ANYTHING on the exhaust and intake that the Stage 1 was not designed for, it wil not work as well.....like I said every engine is DIFFERENT.
As far as power output goes....it will vary as to what components are used and how well it is tuned....but on an average from completely STOCK to an upgrade of exhaust/air cleaner, super tuner, about 12-15 horsepower........At how many miles did you start running synthetic? You should never run synthetic until at least 2500.
Which Power Commander was installed....the O2 eliminator ( DO NOT USE THIS!!!...THE O2 SENSORS ARE THERE FOR A REASON....O2 eliminators should ONLY be used for RACING applications!!!!) or the new PC 5 w/ wide band O2 sensors? (The WIDE BAND IS THE BEST fuel controller on the market for Big Twins....BUT requires a fair amount of room to install it along with extra room needed for the add-on ign control module), did you have the separate ADJUSTABLE IGNTION MODULE AND/OR AUTO TUNE MODULE (09-newer) installed also....this will HELP ALOT!!!!....the HD Super Tuner is good, but it runs narrow band O2 sensors (i like these for Sportsters because there is no module to install and conceal).....BUT it does have ignition adjustments the PC doesn't have by itself (have to add it extra with the PC5).
Either way, it sounds like you need to have the bike properly tuned....if they just simply loaded a map....that is NO GOOD...a map is just a starting point for proper tuning.
You air cleaner...did you mean BIG SUCKER???...if so good choice.....the Screamin EEagle air cleaner is way better than stock HD.....but does not hold a candle to the DEEPER K&N filter Ness uses......GOOD CHOICE.

looking to put on true dual rinehart exhaust on my 07 ultra classic any pros or cons?

bubba

i heard it doesnt give off as much heat with true duals

Answer
That system is a pretty decent performer...BUT....You WILL need to remap the injection with an exhaust change of that degree...a hi-flo air cleaner should also be added if it hasn't aleady been done.
HD's "Stage 1 Download" will NOT be sufficient for this system...you will need the Screamin Eagle Super Tuner and have it DYNO TUNED....

you can email me here through my profile if you ahve any questions...I also have some other recommendations I could make, but not enough room here...

An answer to a similar question..
They guys you were talking to are kind of right. With the pipes you are looking at, the bike really does need to have a hi-flo air cleaner put on. The dramatic decrease in restriction and the short length are the reason. Shorter pipes generally cause a drop in power in the low and mid-range, but can be compensated for somewhat by adding a set of Samson Torque Cones. The air cleaner will be needed to let more air in also to help compensate for the increase in exhaust flow. The Screamin Eagle air cleaner is ok, but the Arlen Ness Big Sucker (get the Stage 2 version) is better and about the same price. The S/E uses a shallow, dry filter material similar to a fiber glass mat, the Big Sucker uses a deeper K&N filter that flows considerably more air than the S/E. The stock HD air cleaner is THE most power restricting part on the bike. If you pull off the cover and look at the element, you will see why...it literally starves the engine for air, the reason for this from the factory...EPA NOISE pollution restrictions.
Now this is the MAJOR factor in the situation....DO NOT let anyone talk you into a Power Commander or Vance & Hines Fuel Pak, or ANY type of "piggy back"....FUEL...module!!!
You want the Screamin Eagle Super Tuner!!!
There are several reasons for this.
1. There is almost no room on a Softail to mount an add-on module, it basically get jammed and stuffed under the seat. "piggy back" modules plug in-line between the bikes computer and the wire harness, they are big and bulky and create extra wiring that is a ***** to mount, route and work around.
2. They do not do anything except control fuel, they have no timing or rev limit adjustments. The Power Commander 5 for 09-up bikes does have an Auto-Tune module that will allow the system to adjust the fuel by itself while you ride...BUT it is an additional couple hundred dollars, and you have to add yet another module to allow for timing adjustments...now you have 2 additional modules to try and figure how and where to mount. All together you will end up having arouns $1000 in modules.

The Screamin Eagle Super Tuner is basically nothing but software that reprograms the stock computer. It is a box that goes between 2 cables that link the bike to a PC. Once the computer is programmed and mapped on the dyno, you unplug it....nothing to mount. DO NOT LOSE THE BOX!!!!....if you do and need further tuning in the future for mods done later, you will have to buy another Tuner. The Tuner, once plugged in to a bike is "married" to that bike only and will not work on any other bikes. The Super Tuner has virtually unlimited tuning capabilites. It will allow for fuel mapping, accelerator pump feature for better throttle response, fully adjustable rev limit (do not rev a Softail past 6200, past that, the balancers spin too fast and can fly apart and destroy the engine), fully adjustable timing advance and curve tables, etc. I was amazed at what this thing can do when I was trained on it.
Having the timing properly set makes all the difference in the world. We tested bikes with stock timing and rev limits that had the fuel dialed in perfect for max power, then loaded in performance timing maps and had gains of 5-15 hp & tq.
And there is one more benefit to the Super Tuner compared to the others....The Tuner is about $400, the same as the others, bt no added expenses from add-on modules...its all built in.

Doing all of this, and having the bike tuned, WILL make it run cooler!!! The Twin Cams run hotter than the older Evo's like Mike has. The reasons are being tuned VERY lean for EPA standards and the Twin Cams use oil jets under the pistons. These jets squirt oil onto the bottom of the piston to help cool it. Stock engines run sooooo lean that they cause excessive heat.....here is the oxymoron....because they are so lean, HD designed the oil jets to cool the pistons....what actually happens is the pistons HEAT the oil!!!....tune the engine, richen it up, and the piston cools down, now, the oil can do its job and cool the piston....double cooling effect. Proper tuning will decreae oil temp by as much as 20-25 degress and promote longer, more reliable engine life...and you will FEEL the power increase.....generally, depending on the bike, combination of pipes and air cleaner, and how good the guy tuning the bike is, you can expect 10-15 hp & tq increase.

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Where can I order a spinning bike for my home online?

Justina

I am not looking for anything over the top expensive or overly fancy. Just something that I can hop on and do my thing if I can't get out for a run. Any suggestions on brands etc would be very much welcomed.

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Google spinning bike and you can find all kinds of places.

Spinning Bike (in home)?

Olive Cray

I bought a spin bike and i'm not to fond of the tension, it seems I can ride longer if there is slight tension and not a whole lot.

My question is when I take the tension off, it pulls me, like it makes my legs go around and around.....

Is this still a workout?

Or is this the whole design of the spinner bike to make you pedal?

Answer
A workout is called a workout for a reason. If the bike is doing all the work, you're not working out. There needs to be tension, or it's of no value. 75% of all exercise bikes become a clothes rack within 4 weeks after they're bought.

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Is biking that much exercise?

Joss Mille

If i bike for over an hour my legs get sore but i dont feel like im in great shape or anything. If i run for just 20 minutes i feel in better shape and feel like ive done 10x more exercise than doing a whole hour on a bike!

Answer
Cycling is as hard or easy as you want to make it. Unlike running, it's zero impact. Want more exercise while cycling? Just work harder. Greg Lemond said it: "It never gets easier. You just go faster." If you want more work, resist the temptation to mash hard against higher gear ratios. Your knees will thank you for that. Spin rapidly, gearing up only as far as you can while keeping a reasonably fast cadence.

Cycling is much more efficient than running, so you will be going much faster. The limits might be that you need a place where you can ride fast enough and long enough to get that really hard workout you're looking for. That's difficult in places where you have to stop frequently for traffic.

HTH

Will low gearing on a cyclocross bike used for flat races hinder me? If so can I change the gear system easil?

Emily

I'm thinking of getting a fast, responsive and light cyclocross bike for:

City cycling - (every day)
Occasional Triathlons - (2 a year)
Triathlon club rides - (once a month)
Light tours of no more than few hours - (a few times a year)

My worry is that I read the gearing on a cyclocross bike is low. Does this mean I won't be able to go very fast on flat races?

Is the low gearing on a cyclocross bike lower than on a hybrid bike?

I like to be in a high gear on my current hybrid bike when I'm cycling fast, say down a hill or along a flat when there's not much wind. However, I am told that I have a bad habit of using the high gears and that I should take notice of good cadence so perhaps I shouldn't be using the high years.

If any of you think that low gearing is a problem on a cyclocross bike that would hinder my speed, then is there anything I can do to change the gears so that I can go into higher gears?

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Low gearing is not bad for you. Learning to spin, that is keep a high pedal rate or "cadence" is efficient. Lance Armstrong won the Tour De France all those times over Jan Ulrich because he could spin and Jan didn't. It's how Greg LeMond won the TDF 2x as well (look it up)

In many races if you are under a certain age you have to use lower gearing. It's to keep you from hurting yourself and to teach you good form. Low gearing also reduces the stress your knees take. This in the long run is a good thing.

A cyclocross bike will certainly handle be plenty strong for what you're talking about. You can also look into something called a sport-touring or club racer. These are bikes that strike a great balance between sportiness and comfort. Club racers are an under rated class of bike and deserve your attention. Plus how the bike fits you is most crucial. A properly fitting bike makes much better use of your energy and is more comfortable to ride. A good example is the Trek Portland model. There are others, this is just a very visible one.

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Info needed on Spinning / workout bikes?

Angie C

I started my 1st spinning class and I was looking for some answers before my next class....

The bike when to adjust the tennsion up and down. When I was seated and would move to a standing position it was way to easy/free and I felt like I was going to flyover the bars so I would adjust the tension for more road and then would sit and couldnt peddle.

I seemed like I would turn and turn the tension knob and all the sudden it all came at once. either real easy or real hard.

Is there any suggestions on when to adjust the road and when to back off. How much tension should you have when you are standing? 90% of the class I staied seated becasue I couldnt get the feel for the bike but I would like to walk into my 2nd class feeling more comfortable with the bike.

Thanks for any advice
where I appreciate your time in answering..... If you read the question you notice I am not talking about a bike. Yes I have a bike and spinners are alot different then a bike I found that out after the first 5 minutes.

And you would also know I was wanting some info befor I head back to class. The obvious is to ask the instructor, but I was wanting the info to edjucate myself before the next class.

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I'm guessing you were fashionably late and missed the instructions for the session, or you have a poor instructor.

Every spin class I've gone to, we were constantly adjusting tension in accordance with the leaders commands as we changed position and tempo.

anyone know about Spinning and its benefits?

Olive Cray

I just purchased a Spinning Bike and I'm excited to start. I remember loving to ride a bike but Becasue I'm overweight I hated the scrutiny of being out doors and being seen.

I also remember how flat my stomach was from riding....will I get an all over workout from this as well?

I bought mine from spinningtv.com

Answer
Spinning is one of the best cardio workouts, the Spinning class at 24 hour fitness will kick your but no matter what fitness level you are in at the time. HAVE FUN and GOOD LUCK!!!

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Need a tip on buying a road bike, maybe 2nd hand. Help me cycling experts!?

Mark

I'm in the market for a new bicycle, but seeing as the last bike I owned was a birthday present for my 14th birthday a fair few years back, I'm not really up to speed on these things.

My last was a full suspension mountain bike, and was HEAVY. And spent most of its time on the road.. when it wasn't in the garage. So this time I want a road bike, I'm not really sure what you'd class it as, not a full racing bike with the clip in pedals etc but very light, fast and strong.

You may correct me on this, but I had a hunch these bikes are the sort of thing people buy, never use, and sell on. So I thought I could get a really good deal buying 2nd hand. So if you could help me out with particular brands/models to look out for I'd be massively grateful.

My specification;
Must be a light and fast road bike, but can handle a bit of dirt occasionally.
There's a possibility it may be taken on a cycle trip through France, so it has to be able to handle rougher stuff moderately well occasionally.
I'm 6'2", if that makes any difference.

Again, any advice or tips on what to look out for much appreciated.

Answer
Problem is that light fast road bikes don't take to dirt very well and are not suitable for long or even medium distance touring. You might do OK with a commuter style bike though.

I'm not a huge authority on this but there are some things I have learned over the years.

Bikes with suspensions are heavy. Knobbly tyres are great on dirt but just make the bike harder to push on pavement, plus the bikes they are on tend to be lower geared than road bikes and that means more spinning the pedals for the same distance. Slick tyres are good on pavement but not so good on dirt, the compromise has a fine tread on them. Some tyres are said to be "thorn proof" and come in three grades of that, the most expensive are the most resistant.

Light fast road bikes will generally have full carbon frame, or an alloy / titanium frame with carbon front forks. But they are no good for long distance touring if you have to carry your own luggage as they can collapse under the extra weight of tent, clothing, food and water. They may have no provision for mudguards / fenders. Carbon frames can collapse disastrously if the carbon is nicked or deeply scratched where a metal frame will give some indication of failure first.

In bikes without suspensions, steel frames are supposed to give a smoother ride than alloy, possibly because the steel flexes a little more. My boss is an former road and velodrome rider and does not own a car. He rides three different bikes regularly, one was built for him, another is an old Apollo, I don't recall what the third is, but they are all steel framed. He says the main difference between one bike and another is not so much the frame, it is the "group set" which is the brake and gear fittings. The Japanese made ones from Shimano are generally pretty good, but there is a variation in price among them and you get what you pay for. Campagnolo are similar, made in Italy and until recently thought to be better than anything the Japanese made, and are still considered pretty darn good.

For years the best quality bikes were supposed to be the Italian "Bianchi" models and they are still up there, cyclists in the know will salivate when they see one.

Bike frames are made in different sizes for people with different leg, arm and torso lengths. For instance, a lady's frame may be just as tall as a man's but it will probably be shorter as women tend to be shorter in the torso. If your bike saddle is so low that your knees are still well bent at the bottom of the pedal strokes, it's too low.

Another man I know has a recent Surly "Long Haul Trucker" which is a road bike made specially for long distance cycle touring. It has several points where luggage racks etc may be fitted and it can be fitted with mudguards / fenders which you will want if you are going cycle touring. Price is fairly high but not the most expensive I have seen. It has a pretty good review on-line, but it's not the only bike made for that kind of use.

If you are thinking of a French cycle trip, the roads will generally be fairly good, even off the major highways, the French started doing up their roads even before the motor car was invented. They have a big population in a fairly small country (compared to Canada, the USA or Australia) so can afford good roads.

Your best bet? You would be right about some bikes being bought, ridden a few times etc. Educate yourself a bit about what's been available, then start prowling the bike shops. (not K-Mart or Walmart) and tell them you are in the market for a good used whatever to suit your height and intended use. Leave a phone number, but don't expect them to have something ideal in stock just then. Most new bike shops with any kind of workshop attached will deal in good used bikes. I bought an Apollo about 5 years old then at a local shop for $200 and rode it to work for 16 years until some low-life stole it. B@stards

See the Sheldon Brown site for more information. Also go buy a few cycling magazines and read them, you'll learn a lot. Also google "veloculture" and "tweed run for some sidelights on cycle culture.

Where to buy a cheap mountain bike in London?

mael

I wanna buy a cheap (below 100 pounds) men mountain bike in London. I precise that I don't need top quality, simply a basic one. The only stores I could find with real cheap prices are Halfords and Sportsdirect.
While I could find online many bad reviews on Halfords, I have no idea about sportsdirect.
Anybody has experience with one of those? Are the bikes decent? Alternatively, do you know any other store?

Answer
The bikes in halfords the cheaper models are very heavy and the brakes go out of tune very easily and the gears. They all have shimano gearing which is a good start but they would be one of the lower grades of derailleurs made by shimano. If you could spend a little bit more go for a carrea bike in halfords I have there racing bike and it's fantastic for the price apart from the seat and pedals in which I changed for about 50 euro.

Not all the bikes in halfords are bad some are very good but as with everything you get what you pay for if you buy a cheap model you get cheaper components which will not perform as well as other bikes. look into the hybrid bikes which will give you a faster speed on roads compared to mountain bike tyres and an important thing as well you don't want to get a bike with suspension as you will not get your full power with every spin of your pedals the suspension will bend taking some of the power.

Best of luck in finding your bike.

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where do I find an assembly manuel for a spin bike?

MOXIE

for a Velocity Fitness Motion Series Spin Bike with monitor.

Answer
Perhaps you could do a Yahoo! search?

EDIT: If you bought the Walmart version then I recommend that you go back to your local store and obtain one. These were made for Walmart, and actually should be relatively easy to assemble with basic mechanical ability.

Thats not to say that they'll last very long...

"There is hardly a thing in this world that one man can't make a little cheaper than another, and sell for a little less. It is the person who considers price only and not quality that is this mans lawful prey."

How should I upgrade my road bike? I have a Trek Pilot 1.0?

shukorb

I want to upgrade my road bike. I have a Trek Pilot 1.0. The only upgrades I've done to it are adding Shimano clip-style pedals and shoes.

What would be my best value? I won't be racing or anything, I just want my ride to be bit more efficient. Also, I don't want to spend a ton of money.

Links to products would be appreciate, as I have no idea what I'm looking for : ) Thanks.
I was thinking more along the line of additional hardware. I usually use my bike for riding to work or casual riding, so I'm not inclined to buy fancy cycling clothes.

The guy at the bike shop suggested a new set of wheels. He said the bike would ride like a much more expensive bike with a decent wheel upgrade.

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I have a bike with that level of components and these were my upgrades in the order I did them.

Cadence meter, made one from a $10 Schwinn cyclocomputer from Walmart. Get a cateye strada.

Cycling shorts, more comfortable and a lot cooler.

Clipless pedals, wanted to upgrade from clips

Cycling jersey, wanted to stay cooler

Cycling trainer, determined not to have to start over every spring.

Out of all of them the Cadence meter made the most improvement or should I say allowed me to make the most improvement. Learning to spin at 70-90 rpm's with a lite pressure made a huge difference in speed and endurance.

All of these things can be used on all my bikes and transferred to a new one. The best upgrade is your fitness.

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i am thinking about takin a class called spin bike one, does anybody know what this is?

Tiffany E

i know it is a bike with actual wheels on it and i ride a stationary bike at home all the time, i am in shape would this class benefit me work out wise, or is it boring or what? any information is helpful...

Answer
Tif

Spin bikes are more like a bike that a stationery bike. If you do not know how to spin, with moderate pressure you will know by the end of day 1. You will definitely know that you have had a workout! For class, I suggest that you get a good pair of padded cycling shorts, a T or jersey that wicks moisture, and a good pair of stable tennis shoes if you do not have the correct cleats.... most gyms require a towel for perspiration.

A pair of sweats or a hoodie is always a good idea of the weather is chilly around you.

The exercise is terrific, and the music is really great. You will enjoy it... but, it IS a workout! Don;t over do it. You want to come back again!

what is the best spin bike on the market?(for home use, and around $500)?

mikeandmel

I'm looking into a multisports-360.

Answer
One of the criteria. I look for is Max User Weight
The multisports-360 is 275 lbs. It usually an indictor of durablity and stability. If you plan to ride a lot, you're better off going with a more durable, more stable exercise bike.

Dont have one myself. I just walk now days.


Multisports ENC-360 Endurocycle

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