which cleats are best to use on SPD shoes for a spinning bike?
Q. Have bought a pair of ladies SPD shoes to use for spinning and I want to know which cleats will be best? Shoes are made by Scott. Have been told any cleat should ft a spinning bike pedal?
Asked by kittykat - Sun Sep 20 11:07:41 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your local bike shop will sell SPD cleats. You may have to remove a marked section of the shoe's sole to get access to the screw holes that hold the cleat. Mounting cleats is not hard to do. If it isn't clear to you, ask the people at the bike shop. They are there to help you. HTH
Answered by intrepidfae - Sun Sep 20 12:09:02 2009
Q. Have bought a pair of ladies SPD shoes to use for spinning and I want to know which cleats will be best? Shoes are made by Scott. Have been told any cleat should ft a spinning bike pedal?
Asked by kittykat - Sun Sep 20 11:07:41 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your local bike shop will sell SPD cleats. You may have to remove a marked section of the shoe's sole to get access to the screw holes that hold the cleat. Mounting cleats is not hard to do. If it isn't clear to you, ask the people at the bike shop. They are there to help you. HTH
Answered by intrepidfae - Sun Sep 20 12:09:02 2009
My spinning bike makes a loud clicking sound when I pedal it. How do I fix this -- or who can I get to fix it?
Q. Three months ago I bought a Schwinn Spinner Pro spinning bike on Craiglist. I enjoyed it for about 2 months before it started making very loud clicking sounds when I pedal it. Does anyone know what the problem could be -- and how I can fix it? If not, who would be able to fix it? Since I bought it used, I don't have any repair or service information. (I live in the Chicago area now.)
Asked by zorzo z - Fri Aug 7 04:36:03 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Any bike shop should be able to fix it for you. The other guy that posted does not realize this is an exercise bike and not a normal bike so it doesn't have derailleurs . If i had to guess id say the problem is with the crank. Get a Grip Cycles 4359 W. Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 773-427-4747 GetAGripCycles.com Johnny sprockets 3001 N.Broadway Chicago, IL 60657 773-244-1079 1052 W. Bryn Mawr Chicago, IL 60660 773-293-1697 johnnysprockets.com There are a couple of good shops for you to go to in chicago.
Answered by Ed - Fri Aug 7 08:44:14 2009
Q. Three months ago I bought a Schwinn Spinner Pro spinning bike on Craiglist. I enjoyed it for about 2 months before it started making very loud clicking sounds when I pedal it. Does anyone know what the problem could be -- and how I can fix it? If not, who would be able to fix it? Since I bought it used, I don't have any repair or service information. (I live in the Chicago area now.)
Asked by zorzo z - Fri Aug 7 04:36:03 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Any bike shop should be able to fix it for you. The other guy that posted does not realize this is an exercise bike and not a normal bike so it doesn't have derailleurs . If i had to guess id say the problem is with the crank. Get a Grip Cycles 4359 W. Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 773-427-4747 GetAGripCycles.com Johnny sprockets 3001 N.Broadway Chicago, IL 60657 773-244-1079 1052 W. Bryn Mawr Chicago, IL 60660 773-293-1697 johnnysprockets.com There are a couple of good shops for you to go to in chicago.
Answered by Ed - Fri Aug 7 08:44:14 2009
Does anyone know if it safe for me to do x-bike or spinning during the pregnancy?
Q. I just found out that I'm pregnant (I'm about three weeks along). I've always done some type of excercises, but during the last 2 years I've fallen in love with spinning. Currently I started doing x-bike, which is a similar excersice to spinning, but including upper body work out with the bike handles. Anyway, I want to continue to excercise, since I want to bounce back to my pre-baby body quickly, and wish to know if x-bike or spinning are safe to do during the pregnancy.
Asked by oxalisb - Wed Oct 24 15:19:32 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I exercised throughout my pregnancy but with some restrictions. Ask your doctor about what modifications you should make to your exercise routine and at what point in your pregnancy. You don't want to do anything to put your baby at risk. It was hard for me to adjust my routine and slow it down a bit. I did as much as my doctor allowed early on, and I was still doing a lot of walking/waddling by the time I was 9 months pregnant. Two other things to keep in mind for getting your pre-baby body back: 1. Don't gain an excessive amount of weight during pregnancy. Your doctor will tell you what is a safe weight gain for your circumstances, but generally it's 20-30 lbs. 2. If you're planning to breastfeed, it's great for the baby and has the… [cont.]
Answered by World Traveling Woman - Wed Oct 24 15:31:26 2007
Q. I just found out that I'm pregnant (I'm about three weeks along). I've always done some type of excercises, but during the last 2 years I've fallen in love with spinning. Currently I started doing x-bike, which is a similar excersice to spinning, but including upper body work out with the bike handles. Anyway, I want to continue to excercise, since I want to bounce back to my pre-baby body quickly, and wish to know if x-bike or spinning are safe to do during the pregnancy.
Asked by oxalisb - Wed Oct 24 15:19:32 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I exercised throughout my pregnancy but with some restrictions. Ask your doctor about what modifications you should make to your exercise routine and at what point in your pregnancy. You don't want to do anything to put your baby at risk. It was hard for me to adjust my routine and slow it down a bit. I did as much as my doctor allowed early on, and I was still doing a lot of walking/waddling by the time I was 9 months pregnant. Two other things to keep in mind for getting your pre-baby body back: 1. Don't gain an excessive amount of weight during pregnancy. Your doctor will tell you what is a safe weight gain for your circumstances, but generally it's 20-30 lbs. 2. If you're planning to breastfeed, it's great for the baby and has the… [cont.]
Answered by World Traveling Woman - Wed Oct 24 15:31:26 2007
what spinning bike should i get?
Q. I have been toying with the idea of getting a spinning bike and now im sure i want one, but i totally lost as to what i should get. Im trying to stay under $500-$600 but im really stumped. The schwinn 140 upright bike from bowflex seems like a good bike with a ok price tag but im still not sure. Also the nordic track c2 si is a top runner in my mind. any help?
Asked by Rachel W - Wed Dec 9 17:14:25 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. go to an equimen store and look at the benefits on each one..
Answered by Felix - Sun Dec 13 16:38:02 2009
Q. I have been toying with the idea of getting a spinning bike and now im sure i want one, but i totally lost as to what i should get. Im trying to stay under $500-$600 but im really stumped. The schwinn 140 upright bike from bowflex seems like a good bike with a ok price tag but im still not sure. Also the nordic track c2 si is a top runner in my mind. any help?
Asked by Rachel W - Wed Dec 9 17:14:25 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. go to an equimen store and look at the benefits on each one..
Answered by Felix - Sun Dec 13 16:38:02 2009
Is bike spinning good for your abs?
Q. I am going to the gym today, and although I am only 13 (and a girl), I want to have a great body. I play premier soccer, and lacrosse...but I want to get a flat stomach! The top part of my abs are pretty hard, but my lower abs are pretty flabby. My question is, does spinning, it's like the bike in a gym, make your lower abs flat? If not, what equipment will work my lower abs?
Asked by <3 you Ellie - Sat Apr 24 16:44:05 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The only way to see your abs is to lose weight. Abs are not flabby, it's the fat covering your abs that is flabby. Spinning will help you to lose weight so you can see them but there is no way to spot reduce. Weight comes off of you body all over at the same rate. There are ab exercises that you can do while you are working on your weight loss. The gym should have machines that target the abs. I use a overhead cable pull down for my abs and it does a great job. All the ab exercises in the world won't reduce your stomach fat until you exercise more and eat less. Spinning will help you lose but a real bike will do it much faster.
Answered by Bob A - Sat Apr 24 17:17:00 2010
Q. I am going to the gym today, and although I am only 13 (and a girl), I want to have a great body. I play premier soccer, and lacrosse...but I want to get a flat stomach! The top part of my abs are pretty hard, but my lower abs are pretty flabby. My question is, does spinning, it's like the bike in a gym, make your lower abs flat? If not, what equipment will work my lower abs?
Asked by <3 you Ellie - Sat Apr 24 16:44:05 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The only way to see your abs is to lose weight. Abs are not flabby, it's the fat covering your abs that is flabby. Spinning will help you to lose weight so you can see them but there is no way to spot reduce. Weight comes off of you body all over at the same rate. There are ab exercises that you can do while you are working on your weight loss. The gym should have machines that target the abs. I use a overhead cable pull down for my abs and it does a great job. All the ab exercises in the world won't reduce your stomach fat until you exercise more and eat less. Spinning will help you lose but a real bike will do it much faster.
Answered by Bob A - Sat Apr 24 17:17:00 2010
I am interested in the exercise spinning. Are the bikes that are used the same as a stationary bike?
Q. I cannot afford to join a gym, but have been working out at home, albeit any success. I want to add spinning and could afford a used stationary bike. Are they the same piece of machinery?
Asked by squeak_50 - Thu Feb 15 18:29:32 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, the spinning bike and the stationary bike are fundamentally different. The difference is in the geometry, the mechanism, the perceived effort. I would recommend against it. Can you get a used bike and just ride it outside? It will be way more beneficial, a lot more fun and probably cheaper if you can get on a garage sale somewhere.
Answered by eyk2007 - Thu Feb 15 18:45:27 2007
Q. I cannot afford to join a gym, but have been working out at home, albeit any success. I want to add spinning and could afford a used stationary bike. Are they the same piece of machinery?
Asked by squeak_50 - Thu Feb 15 18:29:32 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, the spinning bike and the stationary bike are fundamentally different. The difference is in the geometry, the mechanism, the perceived effort. I would recommend against it. Can you get a used bike and just ride it outside? It will be way more beneficial, a lot more fun and probably cheaper if you can get on a garage sale somewhere.
Answered by eyk2007 - Thu Feb 15 18:45:27 2007
I wanted to purchase a spinning bike but during my search, I read about x-biking. Is it better?
Q. I wanted to purchase a spinning bike but during my search, I read about x-biking. Is it better?
Asked by Puzzled - Mon Jun 9 15:21:36 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Better? Dunno - depends what you are looking for. It seems to add variation to the exercise, which should be a good thing. Seems pretty cool when connected to a computer. Give it a try if it is in your budget.
Answered by johnnyreb67 - Wed Jun 11 16:57:06 2008
Q. I wanted to purchase a spinning bike but during my search, I read about x-biking. Is it better?
Asked by Puzzled - Mon Jun 9 15:21:36 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Better? Dunno - depends what you are looking for. It seems to add variation to the exercise, which should be a good thing. Seems pretty cool when connected to a computer. Give it a try if it is in your budget.
Answered by johnnyreb67 - Wed Jun 11 16:57:06 2008
what is a good Spinning bike to buy?
Q. Hello, i'm trying to buy a spinning bike for less than $500 dollars I just want a good bike to do spinning, since i want to start doing spinning at home! any suggestions? what's a good cheap bike for spinning??:) thanks
Asked by bibi M - Mon Apr 19 13:07:18 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would look on the local Ebay and Craig's list. People buy those things all of the time and never use them. You could buy a real bike and buy a trainer to put it on when the weather gets bad. Stationary bikes are very boring so most people give it up after a few weeks. A real bike gets you outside and you can burn a lot more calories and enjoy it at the same time. I put in about 90 min every day on my trainer. Once the weather got nice and I was able to ride my bike I lost 10 lbs in two weeks.
Answered by Bob A - Mon Apr 19 13:19:48 2010
Q. Hello, i'm trying to buy a spinning bike for less than $500 dollars I just want a good bike to do spinning, since i want to start doing spinning at home! any suggestions? what's a good cheap bike for spinning??:) thanks
Asked by bibi M - Mon Apr 19 13:07:18 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would look on the local Ebay and Craig's list. People buy those things all of the time and never use them. You could buy a real bike and buy a trainer to put it on when the weather gets bad. Stationary bikes are very boring so most people give it up after a few weeks. A real bike gets you outside and you can burn a lot more calories and enjoy it at the same time. I put in about 90 min every day on my trainer. Once the weather got nice and I was able to ride my bike I lost 10 lbs in two weeks.
Answered by Bob A - Mon Apr 19 13:19:48 2010
I am looking at starting a spinning indoor cycling studio. Can anyone suggest a good spinning bike to use?
Q. I am looking at starting a spinning indoor cycling studio. Can anyone suggest a good spinning bike to use?
Asked by Maximus - Fri Jan 25 10:20:23 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Without question the absolute best spin bike is made by CycleOps. The CycleOps 300PT uses the Power Tap system to measure the riders watt output. This is the absolute top of the line technology. Check it out:
Answered by mtbwacky - Fri Jan 25 13:39:01 2008
Q. I am looking at starting a spinning indoor cycling studio. Can anyone suggest a good spinning bike to use?
Asked by Maximus - Fri Jan 25 10:20:23 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Without question the absolute best spin bike is made by CycleOps. The CycleOps 300PT uses the Power Tap system to measure the riders watt output. This is the absolute top of the line technology. Check it out:
Answered by mtbwacky - Fri Jan 25 13:39:01 2008
I am looking for a substitute for running. Is bike spinning any good?
Q. I would like to buy a bike. Any suggestions? Should I go with traditional exercise bike instead? lil brat- not the way I do it!
Asked by sowhat - Tue Jan 15 11:10:03 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Kudos to you on the exercising!!! :-D Good for you! I really-really like the recumbent bike! With this kind of bike (stationary) you can use it anytime no matter what the weather's like! It s kind of the effective- lazy/comfy way to get in some good cardio! It's easy on my body and I am virtually sitting while exercising! It's easy and easy to keep up with. And it does wonders for inch lost in you legs! OH MAN! If you look at my profile you'll see i m all about the healthy!! Oh and yeah, if you can swim that is a terrific all body exercise! It's really good and easy on your body as well! Good luck to you! Hope this helps!
Answered by LaNi - Tue Jan 15 11:21:37 2008
Q. I would like to buy a bike. Any suggestions? Should I go with traditional exercise bike instead? lil brat- not the way I do it!
Asked by sowhat - Tue Jan 15 11:10:03 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Kudos to you on the exercising!!! :-D Good for you! I really-really like the recumbent bike! With this kind of bike (stationary) you can use it anytime no matter what the weather's like! It s kind of the effective- lazy/comfy way to get in some good cardio! It's easy on my body and I am virtually sitting while exercising! It's easy and easy to keep up with. And it does wonders for inch lost in you legs! OH MAN! If you look at my profile you'll see i m all about the healthy!! Oh and yeah, if you can swim that is a terrific all body exercise! It's really good and easy on your body as well! Good luck to you! Hope this helps!
Answered by LaNi - Tue Jan 15 11:21:37 2008
how to calculate the heartbeat i should keep constant in order to burn fat on a spinning bike?
Q. i'm 50 and my heartbeat at rest is 56 i weigh 212 pounds or 105kiloes
Asked by primmoammore - Sat Mar 24 19:06:28 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A fitness instructor or personal trainer will analyze your body and its fat content. I had this done and she recommended me to keep a certain percentage number of heartbeats compared to my normal to maintain for 30 minutes on cardiovascular (I am also female) exercises. This is just to agree with the first answer, please ask a professional for your personal recommendation. Please ask them for a fat percentage calculation or measurement too. Mine was done with a handheld-machine.
Answered by Amaebi - Sat Mar 24 19:23:50 2007
Q. i'm 50 and my heartbeat at rest is 56 i weigh 212 pounds or 105kiloes
Asked by primmoammore - Sat Mar 24 19:06:28 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A fitness instructor or personal trainer will analyze your body and its fat content. I had this done and she recommended me to keep a certain percentage number of heartbeats compared to my normal to maintain for 30 minutes on cardiovascular (I am also female) exercises. This is just to agree with the first answer, please ask a professional for your personal recommendation. Please ask them for a fat percentage calculation or measurement too. Mine was done with a handheld-machine.
Answered by Amaebi - Sat Mar 24 19:23:50 2007
bike spinning class exercise cardio?
Q. hello i just bought a bike stadionary one and i was wondering you guys know where i can find some spinning bike workouts or routines online? or at least show me how to do some.
Asked by dtorres1223 - Sun May 10 20:26:36 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You want to start out with a 10 min warm up. Select a very easy resistance for the first 3-4 min then increase it just a little for for the next 6 min. After the warm up increase the resistance to where you can pedal at 60-90 rpm's and your breathing increases to where you can still talk but not sing. Keep that pace for 10-15 min. If you need to catch your breath or your legs start to burn drop the resistance and keep pedaling. Once you find the right level and can maintain it for a while you can do some interval training. You want to pick up the pace for a short while 30-90 sec until you are running out of breath or your legs start to burn then drop back to your normal pace to recover. If you have to stop for any reason you did… [cont.]
Answered by Bob A - Sun May 10 21:06:10 2009
Q. hello i just bought a bike stadionary one and i was wondering you guys know where i can find some spinning bike workouts or routines online? or at least show me how to do some.
Asked by dtorres1223 - Sun May 10 20:26:36 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You want to start out with a 10 min warm up. Select a very easy resistance for the first 3-4 min then increase it just a little for for the next 6 min. After the warm up increase the resistance to where you can pedal at 60-90 rpm's and your breathing increases to where you can still talk but not sing. Keep that pace for 10-15 min. If you need to catch your breath or your legs start to burn drop the resistance and keep pedaling. Once you find the right level and can maintain it for a while you can do some interval training. You want to pick up the pace for a short while 30-90 sec until you are running out of breath or your legs start to burn then drop back to your normal pace to recover. If you have to stop for any reason you did… [cont.]
Answered by Bob A - Sun May 10 21:06:10 2009
Regular exercise bike or spinning bike? Same results?
Q. The buzz lately is that you could burn 500 calories, tone up and lose weight quickly by exercising for only 30 minutes on a spinning bike. I have a regular exercise bike and cannot afford a spinning bike or classes. Would I be able to achieve the same results by exercising for 30 minutes a day on my exercise bike? Please explain to me the difference between the two bikes and how they work differently to give different results?
Asked by Kimmy - Wed Oct 29 15:46:14 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. The buzz lately is that you could burn 500 calories, tone up and lose weight quickly by exercising for only 30 minutes on a spinning bike. I have a regular exercise bike and cannot afford a spinning bike or classes. Would I be able to achieve the same results by exercising for 30 minutes a day on my exercise bike? Please explain to me the difference between the two bikes and how they work differently to give different results?
Asked by Kimmy - Wed Oct 29 15:46:14 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
how do i select the best spinning bike for home use?
Q. how do i select the best spinning bike for home use?
Asked by Robert B - Wed Nov 1 10:49:37 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You may want to consider buying a normal road bike with an indoor trainer. This approach would allow you to have the best of both worlds.
Answered by austinguy62 - Wed Nov 1 16:30:22 2006
Q. how do i select the best spinning bike for home use?
Asked by Robert B - Wed Nov 1 10:49:37 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You may want to consider buying a normal road bike with an indoor trainer. This approach would allow you to have the best of both worlds.
Answered by austinguy62 - Wed Nov 1 16:30:22 2006
Honestly...how LOUD is a spinning bike?
Q. I want to buy a used spinning bike, but I'm in an apartment building...will it vibrate down to the lower floor? Is it noisy? I bought a trainer for my regular bike, but it was really noisy!!! Had to take it back...I want to avoid making a mistake with this purchase... I need an indoor workout that's quiet!!! Any makes/models that are particularly quiet! thanks...
Asked by mrmagoo - Fri Jan 23 10:11:29 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ask in the proper section: Health/Fitness.
Answered by BMXpert (J.M.) - Fri Jan 23 18:14:04 2009
Q. I want to buy a used spinning bike, but I'm in an apartment building...will it vibrate down to the lower floor? Is it noisy? I bought a trainer for my regular bike, but it was really noisy!!! Had to take it back...I want to avoid making a mistake with this purchase... I need an indoor workout that's quiet!!! Any makes/models that are particularly quiet! thanks...
Asked by mrmagoo - Fri Jan 23 10:11:29 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ask in the proper section: Health/Fitness.
Answered by BMXpert (J.M.) - Fri Jan 23 18:14:04 2009
In cycling/spinning (on a stationary bike), what's the difference between RPM and watts?
Q. I want to convert RPM to watts - is this possible?
Asked by razzb - Wed Oct 11 00:03:36 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. RPM (Revolutions per minute) refers to how fast the wheel is turning. Watt is a unit of power generated , or consumed by the a system. It can be expressed in calories, BTU's (British thermal units) ,or even horsepower. The electric meter in your house measures how many watts are being consumed per hour by your appliances ,or energy consumption. Since there is an a direct correlation between how fast the wheel spins, and how much energy it takes to sustain the elevated speed, you could make a rough index of consumption at different RPM's. That is not called a conversion, it is just a comparative estimate.
Answered by willgvaa - Wed Oct 11 01:05:06 2006
Q. I want to convert RPM to watts - is this possible?
Asked by razzb - Wed Oct 11 00:03:36 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. RPM (Revolutions per minute) refers to how fast the wheel is turning. Watt is a unit of power generated , or consumed by the a system. It can be expressed in calories, BTU's (British thermal units) ,or even horsepower. The electric meter in your house measures how many watts are being consumed per hour by your appliances ,or energy consumption. Since there is an a direct correlation between how fast the wheel spins, and how much energy it takes to sustain the elevated speed, you could make a rough index of consumption at different RPM's. That is not called a conversion, it is just a comparative estimate.
Answered by willgvaa - Wed Oct 11 01:05:06 2006
What would be good workout for a spin bike session?
Q. At my gym they have the spin bike classes, however, I don't like them. So I'm trying to find out what would be a good structure to a spin session. For example, in classes that I have participated in and enjoyed they started of with a six minute hill (medium tension), then into some standing up work, into sprints etc. I'm just wondering what are some structures that I could follow?
Asked by Yahyel - Thu Mar 11 08:29:04 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You want to start out with an easy 10 min ride and then start pedaling at 70-90 rpm's with just enough resistance to get your heart rate to 70-80 % of your max. That will help you burn fat, do that for 20-30 min and then start going sprints or simulated hill climbs for 30-90 seconds and then drop back down to recover. Once you recover do it again. Once you get warmed up you can do anything you want but you want to do it for 45-60 min.
Answered by Bob A - Thu Mar 11 09:03:53 2010
Q. At my gym they have the spin bike classes, however, I don't like them. So I'm trying to find out what would be a good structure to a spin session. For example, in classes that I have participated in and enjoyed they started of with a six minute hill (medium tension), then into some standing up work, into sprints etc. I'm just wondering what are some structures that I could follow?
Asked by Yahyel - Thu Mar 11 08:29:04 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You want to start out with an easy 10 min ride and then start pedaling at 70-90 rpm's with just enough resistance to get your heart rate to 70-80 % of your max. That will help you burn fat, do that for 20-30 min and then start going sprints or simulated hill climbs for 30-90 seconds and then drop back down to recover. Once you recover do it again. Once you get warmed up you can do anything you want but you want to do it for 45-60 min.
Answered by Bob A - Thu Mar 11 09:03:53 2010
Why do the spinning wheels on a bike make it less likely that it'll fall over?
Q. Is it due to gyroscopic precession?
Asked by Pigletiger - Fri Jun 19 11:41:28 2009 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. It's a lot more complicated than most people think. For example, a racing bicycle works best when the tires are as light as possible, which minimizes the gyroscopic effect. Please see the websites below to learn about the factors that affect bicycle balance, and why the gyroscopic effect is not a major factor. Note to fun1: Just because a bicycle wheel is clearly a gyroscope does not mean it improves the balance. Try this experiment: Push a bicycle down a hill and let go, so it can go down the hill without a rider. See how fast a riderless bicycle falls over, regardless of the gyroscopic effect. But put a rider on it and it goes down the hill easily without falling over. Even though the rider makes its center of gravity higher,… [cont.]
Answered by Dilbert - Fri Jun 19 12:22:23 2009
Q. Is it due to gyroscopic precession?
Asked by Pigletiger - Fri Jun 19 11:41:28 2009 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. It's a lot more complicated than most people think. For example, a racing bicycle works best when the tires are as light as possible, which minimizes the gyroscopic effect. Please see the websites below to learn about the factors that affect bicycle balance, and why the gyroscopic effect is not a major factor. Note to fun1: Just because a bicycle wheel is clearly a gyroscope does not mean it improves the balance. Try this experiment: Push a bicycle down a hill and let go, so it can go down the hill without a rider. See how fast a riderless bicycle falls over, regardless of the gyroscopic effect. But put a rider on it and it goes down the hill easily without falling over. Even though the rider makes its center of gravity higher,… [cont.]
Answered by Dilbert - Fri Jun 19 12:22:23 2009
How can I fix my Gold's Gym Power Spin 210u exercise bike?
Q. Our Power Spin bike with the "virtually silent" magnetic resistance system has suddenly started to make really loud knocking sounds when we ride it. The sound comes and goes but is so loud that others in the room can't hear the tv when someone rides the bike. Anyone know what the problem could be?
Asked by Staci B - Sun May 3 23:54:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if u wana lose weight at home without exercising... the best way to lose weight and u will find so many tips for weight loose and weight loose reciepes. u can try them and lose weight at home easily.
Answered by Jfggjgfh Jgd - Mon May 4 00:01:38 2009
Q. Our Power Spin bike with the "virtually silent" magnetic resistance system has suddenly started to make really loud knocking sounds when we ride it. The sound comes and goes but is so loud that others in the room can't hear the tv when someone rides the bike. Anyone know what the problem could be?
Asked by Staci B - Sun May 3 23:54:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if u wana lose weight at home without exercising... the best way to lose weight and u will find so many tips for weight loose and weight loose reciepes. u can try them and lose weight at home easily.
Answered by Jfggjgfh Jgd - Mon May 4 00:01:38 2009
How do I sit properly on a spin bike?
Q. Apparently I've been too upright when I'm sitting on one. I'm trying to determine the correct seating posture for a spinning session to the most effective.
Asked by ninfragile19 - Tue Apr 27 12:02:58 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Adjust the saddle height to where you have a slight bend in the knee with the ball of your food over the center of the pedal. Your leg should be straight with your heel over the same spot. Move the saddle for and aft so the protruding bone just below your knee cap is over the center of the pedal when it is straight forward and parallel with the floor. Adjust the handlebar position to allow you to place some weight on your arms. You want to do an easy 10 min warm up and then start pedaling at a high cadence 70-90 rpms and apply just enough resistance to get your hart rate up and you should be sweating after 15 min. You don't want to use too much resistance where you kill your legs. It's too easy to do that but a heart ate monitor will… [cont.]
Answered by Bob A - Tue Apr 27 12:52:42 2010
Q. Apparently I've been too upright when I'm sitting on one. I'm trying to determine the correct seating posture for a spinning session to the most effective.
Asked by ninfragile19 - Tue Apr 27 12:02:58 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Adjust the saddle height to where you have a slight bend in the knee with the ball of your food over the center of the pedal. Your leg should be straight with your heel over the same spot. Move the saddle for and aft so the protruding bone just below your knee cap is over the center of the pedal when it is straight forward and parallel with the floor. Adjust the handlebar position to allow you to place some weight on your arms. You want to do an easy 10 min warm up and then start pedaling at a high cadence 70-90 rpms and apply just enough resistance to get your hart rate up and you should be sweating after 15 min. You don't want to use too much resistance where you kill your legs. It's too easy to do that but a heart ate monitor will… [cont.]
Answered by Bob A - Tue Apr 27 12:52:42 2010
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