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I tried the R1 an R3 made by Life Fitness but when I pedal my foot hits the rod between the bike and the pedal. I am 6'1" and also bowlegged. The XBR55 by Spirit Fitness is not quite as smooth as the R1 or R3, but doesn't have the above problem. It is also less expensive.
Spirit Fitness claims the following advantage:
"Through research performed with a leading sports scientist and physical rehabilitation expert,
Spirit engineering has developed a breakthrough in pedal design. Typical stationary exercise bikes
are wider than a normal road bike. The reason is to allow for the braking mechanism, pulleys,
drive components and beauty covers. Since the bike is wider, so is the distance between the
pedals; this width between the pedals is called the Q factor.
Spirit has designed our pedal system so the Q factor is the smallest in the industry, but we did not
stop there. We have also custom designed and tooled a new pedal that provides a two degree
inward tilt to compensate for the Q factor not being perfect. Having a small Q factor in addition to
the two-degree inward tilt of the pedals puts the user into a biomechanical neutral alignment. This
means that your feet, ankles, knees and hips are lined up properly ensuring a comfortable
workout."
Would this be good for someone who is tall and bowlegged or is this the opposite of what I should be looking for? If so, would it be better to purchase the Life Fitness and just place my feet on the outer side of the pedals (or would this create unnatural strain?) Thanks!!
Answer
Why only look at recumbent exercise bikes? There is no particular reason to concentrate on this type of bike unless you have back problems. You might want to talk to someone who specializes in bike fitting to assess your needs on a bicycle. Q factor is well known to those who ride bicycles. It is very easy to achieve a low q factor on an upright stationary bike, but that is not the only issue in bike fitting. The position your feet assume on the pedal is also important. If you pedal toes out the way you fit yourself is not the same as if you pedal toes in. The absolute best option is a well fitted bicycle on a trainer. Bicycles can be custom fitted much better than any exercise bike. Once you buy the bike, you can buy a trainer to use it on. The beauty of this arrangement is that you can also ride the bicycle outdoors on the road which is a much more interesting way to train
Why only look at recumbent exercise bikes? There is no particular reason to concentrate on this type of bike unless you have back problems. You might want to talk to someone who specializes in bike fitting to assess your needs on a bicycle. Q factor is well known to those who ride bicycles. It is very easy to achieve a low q factor on an upright stationary bike, but that is not the only issue in bike fitting. The position your feet assume on the pedal is also important. If you pedal toes out the way you fit yourself is not the same as if you pedal toes in. The absolute best option is a well fitted bicycle on a trainer. Bicycles can be custom fitted much better than any exercise bike. Once you buy the bike, you can buy a trainer to use it on. The beauty of this arrangement is that you can also ride the bicycle outdoors on the road which is a much more interesting way to train
i am going to buy a trek or a felt bike under $1600 what should get?
flyguy8675
i am going to buy a bike under $1600 either a trek or a felt, what should i get? I like the 1.2 1.5 and 2.1 treks, but i also like felt as a company but don't know to much about them.
recommendations,and experiences will be greatly appreciated.
Answer
More important than brand is how the bicycles geometry and size fits your size and style of riding. I want to touch on the first part of that. Many bicycles sold under different brand names, are actually built and assembled by a small number of factories. In fact many competing brands will offer identical bikes, and the only difference is in the decals. They were made in the same place, using the same materials, and built by the same workers. Some of these factories have license to produce components under popular names, and often different name-brand items are actually made on the same CNC machines.
Whats more important is fit. Frame geometry, frame size, top tube length, seat tube length, stem size and rise, crank arm length and Q-factor. The simple answer is ride both bikes before you decide.
However, I'd like to make a suggestion. A $1600 bike is not the bike to learn what your preferred angles and measurements should be. That's an expensive lesson. I'd suggest buying a more basic road bike to be your "discovery" bike, something in the $600 range. Learn about proper frame measurement and how angles affect the ride before you buy it. Find out why stem length, handle bar width and crank arm length all make a difference, and then spend some money buying and trying the different size components to see what feels better to you.
Proper fit is a complex process, but when you know what angles and particular measurements are right for you, then making a bicycle choice will be simple. It will be the bike with the right numbers, not the right decals.
More important than brand is how the bicycles geometry and size fits your size and style of riding. I want to touch on the first part of that. Many bicycles sold under different brand names, are actually built and assembled by a small number of factories. In fact many competing brands will offer identical bikes, and the only difference is in the decals. They were made in the same place, using the same materials, and built by the same workers. Some of these factories have license to produce components under popular names, and often different name-brand items are actually made on the same CNC machines.
Whats more important is fit. Frame geometry, frame size, top tube length, seat tube length, stem size and rise, crank arm length and Q-factor. The simple answer is ride both bikes before you decide.
However, I'd like to make a suggestion. A $1600 bike is not the bike to learn what your preferred angles and measurements should be. That's an expensive lesson. I'd suggest buying a more basic road bike to be your "discovery" bike, something in the $600 range. Learn about proper frame measurement and how angles affect the ride before you buy it. Find out why stem length, handle bar width and crank arm length all make a difference, and then spend some money buying and trying the different size components to see what feels better to you.
Proper fit is a complex process, but when you know what angles and particular measurements are right for you, then making a bicycle choice will be simple. It will be the bike with the right numbers, not the right decals.
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