{"id":12069,"date":"2014-12-14T15:59:34","date_gmt":"2014-12-14T20:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/about-bicycles.com\/bike-blog\/?p=12069"},"modified":"2014-12-14T15:59:34","modified_gmt":"2014-12-14T20:59:34","slug":"some-indoor-cycling-qa-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/about-bicycles.com\/bike-blog\/?p=12069","title":{"rendered":"Some Indoor Cycling Q&A Emails"},"content":{"rendered":"

In my last post I mentioned that I would be posting my recent Indoor Cycle (aka Spin Bike) Q&A email string<\/strong> and so here it is. This conversation was from November of this year.<\/p>\n

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Subject:<\/strong> Indoor cycle<\/p>\n

hello , I stumbled across your site looking for a spin bike. I am rehabbing a broken heel\/ sprained ankle and need a good value bike. I was looking at the proform 320 spx ($300) and schwinn ic2 ($500) or proform 315 ic\u00a0\u00a0 Which would you recommend\u00a0\u00a0 As I have no idea. Thanks.<\/p>\n

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My Reply<\/strong><\/p>\n

It looks like you have narrowed down your search to the best spin bikes in low cost range. As for the 3 that you’ve listed here there are a few things to consider.<\/p>\n

\"Proform<\/a>

Proform 320 SPX<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Proform 320spx<\/strong> does not come with a console (the other 2 do) so if you like to keep track of your stats, you would probably want one of the other models. If you don’t really need the stats then the 320 is a very solid bike in its price range and a good selection.<\/p>\n

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The Proform 315ic<\/strong> is a nice bike and has a nice console but the handlebar shape is different than the other 2 so if you have a preference on hand positions you might want to consider that. I have a view of the 2 handlebar types towards the bottom of this page: http:\/\/www.about-bicycles.com\/exercise-bike-reviews\/proform-320SPX-IndoorCycle.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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Finally the Schwinn IC2<\/strong> has a nice console and has the pitchfork shaped handlebars (as I sometimes refer to them) but it is a little more expensive than the 2 Proform models (although you can get it online more like $400 instead of $500 see this page for the online sources: http:\/\/www.about-bicycles.com\/exercise-bike-reviews\/schwinn-ic2-indoor-cycle.html<\/a> \u00a0Amazon is probably better then Bowflex though since they usually have better (usually free) shipping). I’m not a big fan of the plastic water bottle holder on the handlebars of the IC2 but some people like it right there and easy to grab (another personal preference).<\/p>\n

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Sorry that I don’t have 1 single best recommendation because it depends on your preferences. You have selected 3 very good low cost models though and I hope I have at least pointed out a few things to help you with your decision…<\/p>\n

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Good luck on the spin bike and with your recovery<\/p>\n

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Rob.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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