Technogym Bikes at Virgin Active

[funjunkie]

Is it just me or are the Technogym bikes at Virgin Active the most poorly designed exercise bikes in the world. I just cant find a comfortable position to cycle in. The seat is way too big and the cycling position is too upright. I also cant find a place to comfortably place my hands.

 

Thank goodness my local VA has spinning bikes a row behind the Technogym Bikes.

[BlinkFan]

Is it just me or are the Technogym bikes at Virgin Active the most poorly designed exercise bikes in the world. I just cant find a comfortable position to cycle in. The seat is way too big and the cycling position is too upright. I also cant find a place to comfortably place my hands.

 

Thank goodness my local VA has spinning bikes a row behind the Technogym Bikes.

 

I know what you mean! Those Technogym bikes suck! I do like the readouts though.. would have been nice if the spinning bikes had something similar... should probably just get myself a HR monitor.

[Weight Weenie]

Thus u can sit behind the hot girls riding the technogyms

[Bram_on_Madone]

They're not designed for cyclists, so they'll never be comfortable for you. They're designed for people that want to get a light work out, whilst sitting complete upright so as not to hinder conversation, etc.

[Caerus]

Badly designed stupid things, although there must be some reaoning behind the design of them. Not sure what it is though.

 

 

[Tiny K]

They're for people with big butts! I have tried one once and decided never again. Too uncomfortable!

[pastapouch]

If I want to pull or tie hamstring muscles in knots, I must get on any staionary bike in a gym. Even the spinning ones. No thanks. Even the spinning bike seats are uncomfortable.

[Ratty]

Try being female and riding either those or the spinning bikes, not very comfortable.

[MariusL]

They're for people with big butts! I have tried one once and decided never again. Too uncomfortable!

 

So why doesn't your butt fit the seat

[rudi-h]

Also don't believe the power readings. Apparently I can gooi a solid 220W with my heart rate in the low 150's.

[Minion]

Also don't believe the power readings. Apparently I can gooi a solid 220W with my heart rate in the low 150's.

I suppose it depends on your fitness, age and max heart rate, but that number is not too far off as far as my power meter is concerned.

[Eugene]

The saddles are so wide that they hinder your pedal stroke. I normally ride the recumbant bikes, a lot easier to pedal.