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stationary bike collapse - Apr. 16 2008 18:11:47
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Dieselboy
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well, after 2500km in 18 months my stationary bike has just collapsed on me
quite comical as i was pedalling along thinking im sure im leaning to the side then snap the welds went at the bottom
was only a crappy v-fit 30quid from a bloke down the road
so now im in the market for a new bike, urgently as well due to dieting
this one any good?
any suggestions on where to buy from or what to get/avoid
thanks
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 16 2008 18:39:37
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I have a Commercial Lifefitness Lamond Revmaster II - its awesome and I am sure it will last forever.
I cant comment on the one you posted, but if I were you I would get a reconditioned ex gym Schwinn or Lamond.
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 16 2008 18:43:46
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If you have TT's email address, he knew a hell of a lot about spin-bikes, might be worth dropping him a polite email?
There was also an article on here once about them, dunno where it is or where to look for it though, might have been removed.
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 16 2008 18:57:03
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^^^ I posted in that thread mate - thats when I bought mine ^^^
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 16 2008 19:23:13
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hey dieselboy realy sorry to chuck this in on your post but i cant work the messaging part, about your tattoo in your avi, im looking at getting one basicly the same place and same size, (way diff design though dont worry lol) how much did that cost and how long did it take also was it painfulthere?
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 16 2008 19:48:23
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hey dieselboy realy sorry to chuck this in on your post but i cant work the messaging part, about your tattoo in your avi, im looking at getting one basicly the same place and same size, (way diff design though dont worry lol) how much did that cost and how long did it take also was it painfulthere?
mine was three tattoos about a year apart each, started off just the middle bit which cost 80 quid then had alittle bit extended for another 50 quid as it looked lonely, but then i decided i didnt like the look of it so i had it all recoloured and more added which cost another 100
didnt really hurt apart from when the needle vibrates against your spine and if you've got meaty traps then it really hurts doing the outline on them
ill see if i can get some pics up later, im not 100% happy with it still mind
check out http://www.bmeink.com/bme-tatt.html loads of stuff on here
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 16 2008 19:51:57
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right found that thread scanning ebay now
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 16 2008 20:14:16
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found a pulse one TTs article says its a good brand
any feedback? need to know urgent
can you adjust the resistance on spin bikes?
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 16 2008 20:39:23
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Yes you can adjust the resistance, and that bike looks decent mate !!!
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 16 2008 22:25:46
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were can you get hold of reconditioned ex gym spin bikes
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 17 2008 8:55:08
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were can you get hold of reconditioned ex gym spin bikes
This is a good link mate
http://www.amazon-leisure.com/
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 17 2008 9:02:43
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Yes good stat bike, as said you can change resistance. I can make the resistance so hard on my Lamond that you cannot turn the pedals - however it uses a different resistance mechanism to your Pulse. By the looks of it your resistance mechanism is a cantilever which pushes the sides of the disk, so dont expect too much of a resistance - my lamond is a screw down bar that pushes the top of the disk.
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 17 2008 9:07:48
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Here is the resistance mech on my lamond - see the difference between your pic?
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 17 2008 20:07:34
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ah, i see the difference, still its not bad for 75 quid picking it up tomorrow morning
dont really need the resistance to get really hard as i only ever do light and long cardio on it
cheers for the help chaps
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 18 2008 8:58:47
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Nice one - have fun! 
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 18 2008 19:38:07
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there she is 75 quid and in mint condition, the bloke had loads as well he gets all old gym stock of everything
he had more equipment in his warehouse than every gym i've ever been in pu together
if anyone needs anything PM me and i'll sort his number out he's got everything you could ever wish to find in a gym
he's in rubery which is just outside of birmingham by the old rover plant i think he delivers as well
well chuffed i am 
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RE: stationary bike collapse - Apr. 18 2008 19:45:14
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I have bought a few from him, his name is Lee.
The place looks like an old farm warehouse.
Top bloke though and has sorted me out a few times.
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