baminn88
I am looking to get back into shape and want to get a bike.My bf would also be using it and he is already in shape so i need something that would be a challenge for him as well
Answer
Get a spin bike something like this will work. The problem with stationary bikes is the boredom, a 30 min routine feels like hours. Get a real bike and get on the road or rail trails and have a lot more fun. You can always put the bike on a trainer in the winter or when the weather gets bad.
http://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Health-Fitness-Indoor-Cycling/dp/B002CVU2HG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328830580&sr=8-1
Get a spin bike something like this will work. The problem with stationary bikes is the boredom, a 30 min routine feels like hours. Get a real bike and get on the road or rail trails and have a lot more fun. You can always put the bike on a trainer in the winter or when the weather gets bad.
http://www.amazon.com/Sunny-Health-Fitness-Indoor-Cycling/dp/B002CVU2HG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328830580&sr=8-1
Do regular bicycle pedals fit exercise bikes?
kbmoose1
I have a Proform Tour De France and the left pedal is bad. They are sending me a new pedal, but it might be 2-3 weeks before it arrives.
I wonder if a regular pedal from my local bicycle shop would fit? Short of buying a pedal and trying it, how can I find out? (I did a web search and got no answer. Tried several combinations, all I got was websites selling the entire stationary bike.)
Answer
Yes pedals are standard. You need to figure out if they are 1/2" or 9/16". The left one has left handed threads. Take a 15 mm wrench and remove it.
The ProForm should use a 9/16" pedal. They look like a Wellgo pedal with toe clips.
http://www.proform.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_-1_14201_16002_29511_221569?gclid=CJCugI6ytboCFepFMgodlAoAmw
Edit:
All the pedals they show as accessories on the ProForm site are 9/16" clipless. I would go ahead and buy SPD pedals and shoes.
Get the shoes at the local bike shop and pedals online.
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-M520L-Sport-Pedals-Cleats/dp/B000WYAENC/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1382833678&sr=1-1&keywords=m520+pedals
Yes pedals are standard. You need to figure out if they are 1/2" or 9/16". The left one has left handed threads. Take a 15 mm wrench and remove it.
The ProForm should use a 9/16" pedal. They look like a Wellgo pedal with toe clips.
http://www.proform.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_-1_14201_16002_29511_221569?gclid=CJCugI6ytboCFepFMgodlAoAmw
Edit:
All the pedals they show as accessories on the ProForm site are 9/16" clipless. I would go ahead and buy SPD pedals and shoes.
Get the shoes at the local bike shop and pedals online.
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-M520L-Sport-Pedals-Cleats/dp/B000WYAENC/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1382833678&sr=1-1&keywords=m520+pedals
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