druddle

The Enemy wants an exercise bike for Xmas as its too cold, wet and dark to ride the bike i bought her for her birthday any more (has only used it twice anyway).

So anyone got any recommendations for an exercise bike for her for about 100 quid, or am i better off getting a turbo-trainer for her mountain bike ?

Dave

yoza

Dont spend too much,she will be using it to hang the washin on after a couple of weeks,you know what they are like!

brooks

Most exercise bikes are quite poor in my opinion. The Tunturi are good, nice smooth action and a decent heavy flywheel.

I would buy a turbo trainer if I were you. My recommendation would be the Graber Fluid Cyclops. I have one which my wife uses. Its quiet (most are very noisy) and has a nice action. It also folds up neatly. Graber also have a good reputation for dealing with defects.

I would also recommend something to raise the front wheel as this turbo raises the back wheel and a dance music video to stop the boredom factor. Hope this helps.

[Edited by brooks - 11/26/2002 9:42:01 AM]

druddle

yoza - know what you mean. Whatever i buy, if she dont use it after a month i will sell that and her bike and spend it on beer or mods for my car (calling Superchip..........)

steve G MAN

can i just say mate with me being into fitness meself could i ask would she be ok with a rowing machine there mush much better for all round fitness and there not too expenseve as well all the best mate
steve

chiark

My money says it'll be used a few times, and in around 18 months you'll be selling it second hand.

MarkCSC

I've got a Tunturi (free from my boss ) nice bike but weighs a ton! The flywheel it solid steel. Best get one second hand, sooo much cheaper and it will probably never really have been used.

GaryCat

Someone at work as a 'Crane Sports Exercise bike' for sale for £50. If you're interested let me know and I'll put you in touch.
G.

[Edited by GaryCat - 11/25/2002 3:38:12 PM]

NotoriousREV

Buy her a gym membership, that way it won't be cluttering your house up when she doesn't use it

REV (owner of a 12 month old, never been used multi gym)