Reddit reviews Sunlite F-2 Magnetic Indoor Bicycle Trainer
We found 5 Reddit comments about Sunlite F-2 Magnetic Indoor Bicycle Trainer. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Smooth and powerful magnetic resistance unitHeavy duty frame constructionFolds for easy storageFits tires 26" and up
It isn't true that you need to spend half a day doing it. It is very useful if you want to eat over allowance, and only need to burn 600 - 800 kcal. Which you can do with about 80 minutes of cycling. Think that is a long time? You could rig your regular bicycle to work indoors, and that way you can do it while watching your favorite TV Show.
Why don't I just limit my calorie intake and forget this nonsense? Sometimes I want to eat a whole, large, pizza. The one I like is about 2400kcal, while my allowance is 1800kcal. I could cut off the next days, but I don't like being hungry.
Just as an FYI, if you try to "upgrade" your way to a nicer bike, you'll end up spending more than if you save up and buy a bike with aerobars/new wheels/whatever else.
This bike has 700c wheels so you don't need new wheels. (There is a difference between wheels and tires people!) You can however get a set of road tires, size 700x23 or 700x25 which will roll a bit faster. So Conti Ultra Sports will run you ~$50.
http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/bicycle/themes/race/racetyres/ultrasport/ultra_sport_en.html
Next I would do pedals (you'll also have to get shoes) so expect about $150 there.
Shimano PD-R540 Spd-Sl Road Pedals : http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SPD-SL-Road-Bicycle-Pedals/dp/B004XG5XNG
I suggest this because pedals can go with you to a new bike so you'll have to get those eventually anyways.
Next I'd suggest an indoor bike trainer b/c as the people said, "Practice" is going to be paramount. ~$90.
http://www.amazon.com/F2-MAG-Trainer-by-Forza/dp/B000QRMUHI
Cheap, gets the job done.
Again, a trainer can be used on any bike so it's a wise investment like the pedals.
Outside of that, I'd just save for an entry level road bike and some clip on aerobars or an entry level "tri" bike that has aerobars already. You can probably go as low as $800 now days but expect to pay between $1200 - $1500.
Instead of an "exercise bike," consider a real bike and a trainer. You'll get the same quality workout you'd get on a stationary bike, with the added benefit that you can ride it outdoors. Trainer + craigslist bike is probably cheaper than a stationary bike.
I've been looking as well, this Bell trainer (80$) has been mentioned a few times as the best value. Looking for something used would probably be a good way to go too.
A couple others that are close in price:
Forza F2 Mag
Blackburn Trakstand Mag 3
Thanks for the info! Much appreciated.
I am trying to be honest in what I chose but not sure how to make it more accurate. I think I'll just buy a smart trainer sometime...
I had to choose the 'other' options in the trainer selection.
This is mine https://www.amazon.com/Forza-pdh70022-Sunlite-F-2-Trainer/dp/B000QRMUHI