AKB - need a stationary bike

[Chickenman Testa]

For various reasons, I need to get a stationary bike for home exercise. Not interested in too many bells and whistles (I.e. peloton) as my (autistic) kids are destructive and break fancy stuff and I could see them quickly destroying the interactive stuff.

Anyway, I’m perfectly happy with a simple display (time, heart rate, etc), but want bomb-proof reliability and various resistance levels. I can be happy exercising while listening to podcasts, watching tv, whatever.
Portability (for moving it from my room to smart TV room easily) would be nice but not a game breaker.

 

[BW Lion]

Sole SB900

The SB900 Light Commercial leads an indoor cycle series that also includes the SB700. It’s reasonably priced – just $999 during frequent online sales.

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[Chickenman Testa]

And another Q, what are good apps for stationary bike workouts?

 

[Aardvark86]

And another Q, what are good apps for stationary bike workouts?

Zwift

 

[91Joe95]

For various reasons, I need to get a stationary bike for home exercise. Not interested in too many bells and whistles (I.e. peloton) as my (autistic) kids are destructive and break fancy stuff and I could see them quickly destroying the interactive stuff.

Anyway, I’m perfectly happy with a simple display (time, heart rate, etc), but want bomb-proof reliability and various resistance levels. I can be happy exercising while listening to podcasts, watching tv, whatever.
Portability (for moving it from my room to smart TV room easily) would be nice but not a game breaker.

I knew some riders who swore by those stands they could put their regular bikes on. Don't ask me what brand but they liked that they could use their own bike.

bike resistance wheels - Google Search

 

[dougt24]

Take a look at the Concept2 Bike ERG. I have their rower which is well built.

 

[Connorpozlee]

I have some Schwinn version. Has various courses you can ride and a spot to hold my iPad which I use to watch YouTube, games, etc….. I ride it for 1-2 hours a day and have no problems with it.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

I have some Schwinn version. Has various courses you can ride and a spot to hold my iPad which I use to watch YouTube, games, etc….. I ride it for 1-2 hours a day and have no problems with it.

I saw they got good reviews.

 

[CentexLion]

And another Q, what are good apps for stationary bike workouts?

Last summer, I got a Wahoo smart trainer and just mount my bike to it by taking off rear wheel. Electromagnet controls the resistance. Works seamless with Zwift software and is a blast to use. Solo rides. Training rides. Group rides. Group training rides. Tons of options. I’m doing about 250 miles per week in a variety of things. I even take work meetings while riding. Have rode with my son whose is in Florida and me in Texas. Lots of different groups that I ride with around the world. I really like it and I still can use my bike for IRL riding

You are welcome to drive up north of town if you want to try it out CMT

 

[RTRMR]

Last summer, I got a Wahoo smart trainer and just mount my bike to it by taking off rear wheel. Electromagnet controls the resistance. Works seamless with Zwift software and is a blast to use. Solo rides. Training rides. Group rides. Group training rides. Tons of options. I’m doing about 250 miles per week in a variety of things. I even take work meetings while riding. Have rode with my son whose is in Florida and me in Texas. Lots of different groups that I ride with around the world. I really like it and I still can use my bike for IRL riding

You are welcome to drive up north of town if you want to try it out CMT

 

[Bird-in-Hand boy]

I got a NordicTrac bike when Sears was going out of business in 2016. I'll be honest. I don't think it dries wet hunting clothes better than, say, a Walmart bike.

 

[DELion]

I knew some riders who swore by those stands they could put their regular bikes on. Don't ask me what brand but they liked that they could use their own bike.

bike resistance wheels - Google Search

I have a Tacx indoor trainer and absolutely love it. I mount my own bike on it and then use the Tacx app on a laptop positioned in front of the bike. I can select from a long list of rides all over the world (mostly Europe right now). The movie plays and the app adjusts the resistance level on the trainer so it gives you the sense of really being there on the ride. You can also download actual rides you have done and re-ride them on the trainer. There is a subscription fee for the app but it is way cheaper than Peloton. You also have the freedom to use other apps like Zwift (which has more of a video game feel) if you want unlike Peloton where you are locked in. Another popular indoor trainer model is the Wahoo Kickr which works in a similar fashion.

That said, this set-up may be more "bells and whistles" than the OP is looking for.

 

[BudatPSU]

I got a NordicTrac bike when Sears was going out of business in 2016. I'll be honest. I don't think it dries wet hunting clothes better than, say, a Walmart bike.

They are expensive clothes hangers.