I have a Schwinn ic Pro model and it is the same we use at our local gym. My DH bought it as a gift for me. It is very sturdy and I have not had any trouble with it. If you have a local bike shop, they may have spin bikes or would be able to help with shipping or set up...the local bike shop here actually maintains the gym bikes, so maybe they can also help recommend a home version? I love taking spin classes, but my favorite instructor moved 2 hours away, and the only other classes are held at 5:00 am...(yuck)! So having Cathe produce a spin dvd is an absolute dream come true! So many other spin dvd's are just plain boring and I just can't get into them...i'm sure Cathe will have us pumped!