Amy Steppe
Cathlete
I bought Cycle Max and don't have a bike. Is there an alternative to spending $500 for a spin bike? That is totally not in my budget right now. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
Cycle Max Question
- Thread starter Amy Steppe
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beemerjen1
Cathlete
Do you own the digital download? I bought that so i can take it to the gym and use their spin bike.
Jen
Jen
Amy Steppe
Cathlete
No, I don't have a gym membership or the digital download.
It is a good idea b/c I could play the workout on my iPod.
Why didn't I even think of that?
I have access to the wellness center where my husband works.
It is a good idea b/c I could play the workout on my iPod.
Why didn't I even think of that?
I have access to the wellness center where my husband works.
Christine Marie
Active Member
Amy, I have been searching and searching because I can't afford $500 either! Well, look what I found at Wal-mart! Its a brand new item and when I saw it in the store, they hadn't even put a price tag on it yet. I'm picking mine up tomorrow. I sure hope this'll do for Cycle Max. Its a great deal!! Although its called an "exercise bike" it IS a spin bike, right? 
I've never been on a spin bike in my life... but I'm about to get on this one! Wish me luck. I hope this info helps you as well!
Gold's Gym Cycle Trainer 310 Exercise Bike
Walmart.com: Gold's Gym Cycle Trainer 310 Exercise Bike: Exercise & Fitness
I've never been on a spin bike in my life... but I'm about to get on this one! Wish me luck. I hope this info helps you as well! Gold's Gym Cycle Trainer 310 Exercise Bike
Walmart.com: Gold's Gym Cycle Trainer 310 Exercise Bike: Exercise & Fitness
DebbieH
Cathlete
Christine Marie said:Amy, I have been searching and searching because I can't afford $500 either! Well, look what I found at Wal-mart! Its a brand new item and when I saw it in the store, they hadn't even put a price tag on it yet. I'm picking mine up tomorrow. I sure hope this'll do for Cycle Max. Its a great deal!! Although its called an "exercise bike" it IS a spin bike, right?
Gold's Gym Cycle Trainer 310 Exercise Bike
Walmart.com: Gold's Gym Cycle Trainer 310 Exercise Bike: Exercise & Fitness
Yes Christine, it looks perfect and what a great price! GOOD LUCK!!!
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Christine Marie
Active Member
Yes Christine, it looks perfect and what a great price! GOOD LUCK!!!
Thanks DebbieH!! I got it yesterday and its already assembled and in my living room waiting for me to hop on and get my butt kicked by Cathe! I'm both excited and afraid LOL.
DebbieH
Cathlete
Christine Marie said:Thanks DebbieH!! I got it yesterday and its already assembled and in my living room waiting for me to hop on and get my butt kicked by Cathe! I'm both excited and afraid LOL.
The only thing you need to be afraid of is running out of water and a dry towel! The workout flies by...trust me, you'll feel sooo worked and you WILL need to wring your shirt out, but it's such a blast! Have FUN!
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Amy Steppe
Cathlete
Thanks DebbieH!! I got it yesterday and its already assembled and in my living room waiting for me to hop on and get my butt kicked by Cathe! I'm both excited and afraid LOL.
I am going to buy one of the bikes like that - I think.
Do they take up a lot of room? My exercise area is rather small and I have to use it for all my workouts.
Christine Marie
Active Member
My bike takes up a considerable amount of space, slightly more than the upright did. The handlebars stick straight out so they make it hard to tuck the bike into the usual spot, but it is so worth its bulk lol. I took the ride with Cathe yesterday and had the usual "i think i'm going to die/Cathe's trying to kill me" feeling, so its definitely effective and worth it!!
Christine Marie
Active Member
Hey Gratefuldog,
What kind of noise are you hearing? On mine, the chain does make a grinding (clicking?) sound while i'm pedaling and when i turned the resistance up tight, the flywheel made a whirring noise. If you hear the same sounds, then we'll call it normal because i was also wondering if those noises were normal.
~Christine
What kind of noise are you hearing? On mine, the chain does make a grinding (clicking?) sound while i'm pedaling and when i turned the resistance up tight, the flywheel made a whirring noise. If you hear the same sounds, then we'll call it normal because i was also wondering if those noises were normal.
~Christine
Christine Marie
Active Member
yep Carolyn, I'm quite certain we're hearing the same noise. I hear that grinding/clicking sound coming from my chain too. I also had to turn my tv up lol. I'll assume its "normal" for our particular bike since we're both hearing it. Have you heard the whirring, almost whistling noise from the pad pressing down on the flywheel when tightening the resistance?
...but hey, I'm just so happy to have found a spin bike at a reasonable price for Cathe's workout that I guess I'll just keep turning up the tv and spinning/grinding/whistling away lol
...but hey, I'm just so happy to have found a spin bike at a reasonable price for Cathe's workout that I guess I'll just keep turning up the tv and spinning/grinding/whistling away lol
Cathe Friedrich
Administrator
Love the team work here!!!! Keep cranking away