This weekend’s adventures in Sisters demonstrated just how out of shape I really am and I’m looking to make an investment is a setup for home. Through mid-August I can pretty reliably get outside on bikes for workouts but what I’ve learned is that with school, work, and lack of daylight hours I can’t reliably get in workouts outside and even the rec center has limited hours that don’t always work for me.
Key needs: small footprint, low noise, ease of use, ability to multitask (aka study) while getting in a workout. My concern with a smart trainer is having to take my bike on and off during times when I can get in an outdoor ride here and there. It means lugging the bike upstairs, removing wheels, etc. The Peloton gets good reviews and is all the rage of course but it is $$$ and I haven’t figured out (although I haven’t really looked) to see about riding and not paying attention to a workout. I suppose I could just turn on a recorded workout? Echelon is a step below Peloton but I don’t know of anyone personally who has one so I hesitate to spend that kind of money without any personal feedback. General internet reviews from totally unknown people aren’t my favorite, especially spending this kind of cash.
I’m also open to other suggestions but if people have input on the above I’d appreciate it.
Key needs: small footprint, low noise, ease of use, ability to multitask (aka study) while getting in a workout. My concern with a smart trainer is having to take my bike on and off during times when I can get in an outdoor ride here and there. It means lugging the bike upstairs, removing wheels, etc. The Peloton gets good reviews and is all the rage of course but it is $$$ and I haven’t figured out (although I haven’t really looked) to see about riding and not paying attention to a workout. I suppose I could just turn on a recorded workout? Echelon is a step below Peloton but I don’t know of anyone personally who has one so I hesitate to spend that kind of money without any personal feedback. General internet reviews from totally unknown people aren’t my favorite, especially spending this kind of cash.
I’m also open to other suggestions but if people have input on the above I’d appreciate it.