However, to take advantage of this you will need to enter a functional threshold power (FTP) measurement, since the colour-coded zones show a percentage of this, though the bike will estimate it for you if you don’t know your FTP. An engaging colour-coded system helps to display your effort level and the difficulty of the next part of the class.
The classes from 1Rebel and Revolution are in keeping with the spinning sessions you find on the Peloton or in real-world studios, with instructors delivering motivational patter and a leaderboard on screen to push the more competitive participants to work that little bit harder.Īs someone who rarely has the foresight to plan a ride to fit with a studio’s schedule, I mostly used the on-demand classes on the bike, including several of Technogym’s own ones, which I found to be equally enjoyable to the 1Rebel ones.Īll the stats you’d expect are shown on screen, including your power and cadence (RPM).
#TECHNOGYM SPINNING BIKE TV#
Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself with an all-out HIIT session, take a gentle pedal through a scenic landscape or sit back and watch some TV while clocking up your 30 minutes of daily activity, the Technogym Bike delivers a top-notch experience. Two 1.5kg dumbbells are included with the bike and can be stored underneath the saddle. There are a variety of grips on the handlebars to suit the varied demands of spinning instructors, as well as space for two water bottles. The bike is easily adjusted to achieve the right fit – you can raise or lower the handlebars and saddle, and move the saddle forwards or back. The pedals on the bike are dual-sided, with clips for SPD cleats and a toe-cage for normal trainers on either side. Sometimes you want to pedal away while watching Parks And Recreation on a massive HD screen perfectly positioned right in front of your face. This extra degree of control was something I found wanting on the Peloton Bike, because sometimes you don’t want to do a spinning class. As well as the bundled workouts and apps, you can also plug in an HDMI cable or use Google’s Chromecast or the Amazon Fire TV Stick to mirror the screen on other devices, opening up even more entertainment options. On the handlebars is a 22in (56cm) HD touchscreen. The bike has a 17.4kg flywheel with a dial to control the level of magnetic resistance.
#TECHNOGYM SPINNING BIKE FULL#
The full membership opens up live classes from the studios, but you can get by pretty happily when riding without a subscription on the Technogym Bike. Without a subscription, the Technogym Bike still lets you access a selection of on-demand classes from the partner studios ( 1Rebel in London and Revolution in Milan) and some of Technogym’s own cycling and strength sessions, as well as access to apps like Netflix and YouTube on the screen. It’s actually a viable option to skip the extra outlay, unlike with Peloton or Echelon where you get very little from the bike without the paid-for app.
#TECHNOGYM SPINNING BIKE TRIAL#
You also get a 30-day trial of the app’s subscriber features with your purchase, so you can make an informed decision about spending £29 a month to maintain that membership level. The Technogym Bike costs £1,990, and as you’d expect at that price delivery and installation are included, so it’s very easy to get going with the bike. Notably the Technogym Bike’s screen can be used for more than watching guided classes or scenic landscapes, with apps like Netflix available to stream on it combining this open access with the quality of the bike makes it the best home cycling experience I’ve yet seen. However, the Technogym Bike is the first I’ve tested that can claim to offer a better experience than Peloton, while still coming in a little cheaper once the monthly costs are taken into account. The success of the Peloton Bike sparked a rush of home exercise bikes that link up with apps for guided training, and I’ve reviewed models from the likes of Echelon and Apex that do a great job of offering a similar experience to Peloton for less money.
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