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Generally they are VERY similar in construction/use. The main difference is that Spinning bikes tend to be more about momentum, with a higher mass flywheel and a more effective resistance control.
Schwinn and LeMond are the two most common Spinning brand cycles out there, but they are also quite pricey. If you want something for the home, I would suggest a standard excersize bike, as they are a bit less expensive. The whole thing about spinning is that the class environment really motivates you to go beyond what you think you are capable of doing (safely of course).

Hope this helps!!

the difference between a spinner vs. a regulare exercise bike is that the spinner is directdrive =no freewheeling it works like a track bike in that you use your legs to slow down.they are expensive and most people who have them do some sort of racing .An averege cyclist would do great with a regular exercise bicycle or just buy a trainer and use the bike you already have.

Hi Teresa! I’m familiar with spinner bikes. Normal users don’t seem to care for them. The reason is motivation. A spinner bike is used best at a spinning class (say at the YMCA/YWCA where the teacher/class provide motivation) or purchased by “road warrior” cycling enthusiasts who are highly self motivated to supplement outdoor training when they can’t “hit the road”. In any event, without cycling or spinning training, a spinner bike should not be considered. With a spinner bike there’s shifting involved and normally no programs or electronics to guide the user through a workout. In otherwords, it isn’t the spinner bike that burns more calories, but the motivation to push oneself. Also, the average person can’t handle the strenuous spinner bike workouts, so paying substantially more for a spinner bike, rather than a normal exercise bike (recumbent or upright) would be a waste of money. In the end, spinning without proper training could actually have a negative impact on a person’s outlook, causing them to loose interest in exercising altogether…

You’ll get a great cardio workout with either a recumbent or upright exercise bike. Quality exercise bikes will run $ 500 – $ 2,000 or more. Stay away from the low end bikes and look for one with a good warranty of 10 years or more. I’d suggest Endurance exercise bikes because they have Lifetime warranties. I hope that helps… Happy exercise bike hunting!

Saddles are pretty much universal, so you can get whatever you want.

It will depend on the way the saddle is mounted. If you just started out it takes a little time to get use to the saddle. Get a pair of cycling shorts it will help a lot. Look at the mount for the saddle, if it’s on a post you can change without any problems.

You should be fine but look underneath the seat to where it connects to the top of the seatpost .There are a few bikes that have flat linear rails instead of tubular and then the top piece of the seatpost might have to be replaced .
This is a rare occurrence but a quick look see might save you a trip back to the shop.

I get the odd feeling that you are talking about a stationary house bike.If so then the seat very well could be with oddly shaped rails or even attached to the seatpost with a weld.
If it is a welded post/seat then using a caliper or equivalent to measure the diameter of the post will be needed before going to a shop as they will not be able to guess what size it is.And ‘no’ they are not all the same,not even close.

I hope this can be of help to you.

you can use any bike seat and brand on most spin bikes i have used

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Yes, I checked them out too. For that amount on money you can buy a nice bike and a trainer to use it indoors also.

Yes, it looks like lots of people like this bike
While reading reviews You always see that one person who says not to get it because it fell from under him, ignore it just one person, 1 to 25 see the difference?
Though It does look like a kids bike, You may be smaller
(i’m a mountain biker so… yeah)
Hope I helped

all bikes from wal mart… suck period. i didnt know this, and had no one to tell me. it last like couple months and a rim will burst… Danscomp.com is the way to go

The thing about online reviews is that you have to be analytical yourself. These megacorporations like Wal-mart can pay people to write good reviews on their own website, so before you buy that bike look for a review of it or at least of the company from a BMX magazine or something similar.

If it comes from Wally World – just how good do you think it will be? Ever see any pros riding a discount store bike?

Might be tough in that price range. You might be better off trying to find an indoor trainer for your existing bike. Check out performancebike.com or nashbar.com or your local bike shop.

There are a few different kinds of trainers. Some work on magnetic resistance, some on fluid resistance. I have one that works on centrifugal force. I use it a couple hours every day and it’s held up great after 3 years. Check it out at www.1upUSA.com.

Buy a trainer on ebay and use your existing bike if you have one.

are you one of those metrosexuals?

definitely at a gym. if you want to take it home, then you’ll most likely have to scour garage sales for $ 300 price tags.
Even when they are used, the good ones will still fetch a higher price.