spin bike or upright bike help

[bethj]

Hi all...I am taking a very long time to recover from plantar fasciitis (maybe never...sigh) and would like to buy an indoor bike. Does anyone know what was used on Cathe's ride videos? What bike do you like? I've tried the Lemond revmaster pro at my physical therapists but I can barely reach the handlebars without bending in half to get there. I want something where I'm leaning forward but not bending over like a Tour de France rider. Help!
Beth

 

[forum_admin]

We use Star Track V-Bikes, but these were made for health health club use and you don't need to spend that amount of money to get a good bike. Hopefully, some Cathletes will jump in here and tell you the bike they use and what they like or don't like about it.

 

[nckfitheart2009]

Hi Beth,


Hope this help,

http://cathe.com/forum/threads/spinning-bike-for-home-use-fly-wheel.295758/#post-2234556

 

[Zenara25]

This is the spin bike I would buy now if I didn't already have one (the one I bought is mentioned in the thread Nathalie posted above). It's belt driven (therefore quieter) and has a place to put a water bottle.
http://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Health-...8&qid=1414757565&sr=8-2&keywords=sunny+health

 

[fit_fairy]

I got the Sole and love it. Not only do the handle bars and seat adjust up and down but forward and aft as well. Can you go to a sporting goods store that carries some and try them out? That is what I did. Researched and had a check list of features I wanted and got on while in the store to try it out.

http://www.amazon.com/Sole-Fitness-...UTF8&qid=1414768597&sr=8-1&keywords=sole+b700

 

[NinjaMom]

I have the LeMond RevMaster Pro and absolutely love it! I'm only 5'1" and the bike fits me perfectly because the seat and handlebars can be adjusted up & down as well as forward & back creating a very precise fit. You should have your physical therapist fit the bike to your height and reach so you are not forced to bend over so far.

 

[bethj]

Thanks for all your input! I am trying out the Revmaster pro for free for 2 weeks and so far I love it except for the seat-will need a gel pad or a different seat I think. The adjustments you can make on it are superb, so much better than the other bikes I tried at the various stores. I can bike fully bent over like a triathelete (no thanks), semi upright, or completely upright thanks to the huge amount of --I'm not sure what you call it, the things that stick out from the handlebars and seat. There's like 12 inches to play with. The only downside really-the cost.
Beth

 

[NinjaMom]

Have fun with your 2 week trial. I replaced the seat on mine as well as the peddles so I could clip in with my cycling shoes.