Contemplating Cycle Ops Indoor Bike purchase

Starwasp
Starwasp Posts: 59
edited November 2012 in Training, fitness and health
Looking at my options for indoor training, given relatively little daylight/weekend time owing to work/family commitments/.

Interested in the Cycle Ops Indoor bike family. Any users on the forum? Looking for some feedback/views on the 200 versus 300 versus 400, and also interested in whether there are any reliable sources for training plans for these?

All thoughts welcome

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  • Herbsman
    Herbsman Posts: 2,029
    Wouldn't a winter bike on the turbo be better?
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  • springtide9
    springtide9 Posts: 1,731
    Herbsman wrote:
    Wouldn't a winter bike on the turbo be better?

    Or even just a second rear wheel and a decent turbo?

    It seems Strava appears to have been put into hibernation for the winter, and replaced by Trainer Road (http://www.trainerroad.com/).

    If you have the cash for a Indoor bike, that would fund a very nice turbo, with cash left over.
    Simon
  • Starwasp
    Starwasp Posts: 59
    The bike is intended for use by my wife as well as myself. Hence a road-bike is not an option.
  • Rulebritania
    Rulebritania Posts: 209
    springtide9 wrote:
    Herbsman wrote:
    Wouldn't a winter bike on the turbo be better?

    Or even just a second rear wheel and a decent turbo?

    It seems Strava appears to have been put into hibernation for the winter, and replaced by Trainer Road (http://www.trainerroad.com/).

    If you have the cash for a Indoor bike, that would fund a very nice turbo, with cash left over.


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  • SHADOWMATE
    SHADOWMATE Posts: 85
    I am in the same situation but i have been looking at the reebok S1 spinbike. My wife and her son will be using it too. This is quite a bit cheaper and not as scary for her but may seem a bit underwhelming for your needs.
    http://www.sweatband.com/reebok-s1-indoor-bike.html
    I have a Cycleops mag basic turbo for in the garage and i have a Reebok z9 exercise bike for when i am on the ship. I'm going for the "one of everything as long as its not too expensive" approach. lol.
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