My Indoor Cycling Setup Tour - How to Use a Spin Bike on Zwift
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- čas přidán 11. 05. 2020
- Today I'll be talking about how to use ZWIFT on a spin bike. I've been using my spin bike on zwift for over a year now, and I will share my full indoor cycling setup.
Spin bikes are great alternatives to indoor trainers because they are very quiet and durable, requiring basically no maintenance. To connect your spin bike to zwift, you just need a power meter and depending on your computer an ANT+ receiver.
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Unfortunately the bike I am using is no longer being made.
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Here's another video I made talking about using a spin bike on zwift and some of the advantages & disadvantages
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Great video! Appreciate the overview. Found this video searching for spin bike and power meter pedals. Thanks so much!
Wow this is very informative ! I’m also in Japan so I also need a silent setup. Many thanks for this!
Glad to hear it! We'll be selling this soon ;)
Wow thanks, super thanks from Norway, been struggeling Cycling in the snow hahah!
that bike looks professional. the handle bar is pretty good, the flywheel seems heavy enough, resistance on sides is better than one on top because it allows for better gradual resistance. also construction is solid. probably the reason it's no longer made is because it wasquality bike and expensive to make but people are uying the cheaper ones of lesser quality. all the quality solid things are no longer made, as today is popular to make things as cheaply as possible, while looking ok, and being thrown away after couple of years.
I’m doing the same thing with a wahoo tickr x and their new powrlink power meter pedals. Really good setup. Can’t beat a good trusty spinner bike with this setup.
Good video.. i just got a spin bike... will get started with Zwift soon
This is just an excellent example of someone committed to a project all the way through. There are other channels that come close but this young man had the gonads to cough up the cash for the power meters and I salute you for that sir!!
I also plan to be doing this for my spin cycle. I do have a kickr snap for my road bike but I also want to switch up and use the spin cycle for my own reasons.
THANK YOU for sharing this.
Question: I have heard that the power meter pedals don’t match up with shimano clipless so how much did it cost you to upgrade your shoes and is there an adapter available?
I think it would be great if you could show doubters how dependent Zwift is on Power ratings vs speed sensing. Maybe take on an incline and decline and show how you change the bike resistance to get what you want out of your work.
GREAT JOB!
Hello Cruise,
I discovered your channel some days ago, and I've watched a lot of your videos!
I even told my friends about your story(as far as I know) on how you got to Japan, your marriage, how you commute to work, etc. To the point they got interested on watching your videos :)
Some things I'd like to say are that I think your are a beautiful person, the way you talk about your wife even when she can't understand what your say on your videos for the most part, and the way you take life, just simple, I know there are times with struggle in everyone's life but when I watch your videos of you commuting and talking with that peace in mind, I can feel that too. I feel like you try to avoid complications, things doesn't have to be more complicated than they actually are, and that is really great man.
One thing I'd like to ask, hoping you don't get me wrong. How do you feel about your family? Do you miss them?
You've told us about going to your wife's country to live, but what about you? Haven't thought about going back to your hometown anytime?
Cruise, I hope you're doing good 🙏
English is not my strength, so I hope not to be missunderstood , all I said was with my better intentions
Thanks! Of course I miss my family / hometown, but most of us are much more independent compared to Vietnamese culture
Very insightful thanks
Great video Cruise. I’m thinking of setting up an indoor bicycle myself.
Thanks! It's nice to have, just get on and ride
Awesome setup
Thanks!
We gave away our indoor bike aka Cloth hanger years ago. The first outfit looked great too. はじめましょう- training is about to start.
What I really envy is your table. We have the Ipad on the handle bar.
My friend and I share an "elite suito" and it works with his Cannondale and my Specialized road bike and it surprisingly quiet. Of course a good ventilator is a must.
The table really makes the setup. It was expensive, but has proven to be very useful :)
That’s so awesome!!!
That's just great, Cruise. I also use a spin bike, and watch TV or CZcams cycling videos. Now I know that I can buy power meter pedals and subscribe to Zwift to make the indoor training more interesting. Thanks for that.
I often do both 😅
I always wondered how your setup worked - thanks. Also had the youtube algorithm suggest a vid from first over everything that reviewed Japanese bicycle shops - turns out it was Nagoya so I wondered if this guy knew Cruise - sure enough, checked a few other vids and there is the man Cruise himself.
Classic FOE videos
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So awesome
Nice vid. Thx. I have a question: Can I use my laptop's internal bluetooth to pair with the pedals? Or it is unreliable and it is better to buy an external receiver?
Good informative video. Im setting up spin bike for zwift too. Can you use normal walking shoes on those power meter pedals?
Very inspiring and informative on hooking up a spin bike on Zwift . You've saved me huge $$$ thank you again !
Great video! I have a question about operating with an indoor spinning bike in combination with a Garmin Forerunner 945: If I connect the Assioma to my indoor spinning bike, will I also see the distance and speed on my Garmin without using Zwift? If not, how can I do while using a spinning bike?
Looking for spin bikes at the moment, really like your take on having a dedicated detached computer stand , it makes a lot of sense and you end up having a lot more desk real estate available for many peripheral devices 👍
Keep it going I’ve been lazy the last 2 months due to this corona virus I use to go to the gym 4/5 days a week but they closed gym down so I went from doing 1 hour of weights and 1 hour of some kind of cardio a day to doing nothing and it’s getting cold so i don’t feel like going for rides but I purchased a new bike so I’m gonna go for a ride tomorrow.
time for us to get back into a good routine ;)
I attached a wahoo speed and cadence sensor to my spin bike (sunny sf1805), do I need a power meter on my pedals to use Zwift? Or are the speed and cadence sensors good? Thanks!
have you considered adding a road shifter to apply the resistance in a more road bike feel way?
couple of questions:
- can you install those cadence and power pedals on pretty much any spinning indoor bike?
- is the game so laggy by default? i think i'm seeing 15-20fps or is that depending on your pc/laptop
Nice set up
Thanks!
Thanks for the video it helped me out alot, you mentioned your notebook already have bluetooth.. how come u dont use blue tooth and still purchas an ant+ usb?
I have the same setup including the assomia pedals. I noticed today that the watts are about 100 units less on Zwift vs my garmin. Do you know why? Have any experience?
Any indoor / spin bike + power meter pedals, it's a great idea a quiet setup!
Not ideal for races (responding to power surges with inclines) or realism of the simulation, which makes the activity more engaging but certainly great for workouts as you show 🙂
Yes, you definitely lose out on the realism, but it's still a good workout
why not ideal for racing? you can increase the resistance to simulate uphill, or what am I missing?
@@inscribedpizza yes but it would be difficult to match that in realtime with other riders when there's an acceleration, incline or a sprint. Not impossible but a lot of messing around tweaking instead of putting down the watts.
@@supercurioTube That's probably why I get left behind when there is an incline change. Or maybe that's just my noodle legs :`|
Just found your video and it looks like a nice setup. How do the power meter pedals know how much resistance you've set on the spin bike?
Power pedals are measuring the power you actually put on the pedals, not the resistance of the bike.
Thinking about using this set up, thanks so much for the awesome video. Do you think the favero assioma uno pedals would work as well?
Yes
I would like to start spin bike. But i just found about smart spin bike which brand name is yesoul. Would u recommended it? Or better to use conventional one then we connect like yours?
Hi and thanks for this really easy to understand video. I have one question, Have You tried this setup with RGT cycling? I have a spinbike and consider buying the Favero pedals, but would like Your input?
Thanks! I've only used zwift, but it should work with all power output apps
You could probably take the seat pole to a metal workshop and have them make you the size you want, so just bring the one you have on there for the right dimensions.
The fan is a GREAT idea.
Like the look of the Santic shoes-how much do they weigh?
I have a 9 series ipad but I still have the free subscription, I have positioned both speed and cadence sensors the zwift program sees them but when I pedal the avatar does not move where am I going wrong? I am using a regular spin bike
Thats a great Setup! Did you adjust the wheelsize settings in Zwift? Iam probably going to buy the same powermeter pedals for my spin bike but read in a zwift forum that the inaccurate wheelsize settings of a spin bike makes the Power output incorrect.
wheelsize is irrelevant for pedal power meters. Just make sure you have the crank length correct and the data will be accurate
Two Wheel Cruise Thats the answer I needed thank you very much! :)
I have a stationary bike, power meter pedals, cadence device and HR monitor. How does it work with inclines? I understand a wahoo trainer stays at the same wattage even if you change gears. What about the stationary bike? Does anybody have any insights? Thank you!
Can I use any stationary bicycle with speed and power sensor pedals?
Great teaching video. Will these Favero power meter pedals work with other cycling apps like FulGaz?
They should.
Does this setup more than just show where you go? Like if you cycle faster the bike goes faster?
Hello, I have a problem with the sensors I bought for my spinning bike. In Zwift I get a message "Detected tire slippage. Power will be reduced. Stop pedaling until this warning clears" and after the message I lose speed, how can I solve this problem?
Nice stay safe
Thanks! :)
Very cool I had no idea there are power meter pedals
Has a spin bike to save money
Pedals are as expensive as the wahoo kickr. 😂
Great video tho! Just found your channel and been binge watching your videos
Jon, did you set up indoors with wahoo kickr ? I’m on the fence between saving space with setup like Cruise versus kickr using my road bike.
There is more budget friendly option from iqsquare
Hi, thanks for the review. Quick question, would this set up also with Zwift on the Ipad? or do you need the laptop version? thanks a lot
Just use ur phone a mirror to tv
Yes it would work with iPad as long as you have Bluetooth power pedals.
What wheel size did you use? 24.2? or 26?
I really enjoy listening to your honest unbiased reviews on products, insight on different topics, and watching your rides in Japan. I went to Japan for the first time two years ago and I fell in love with the country, people, and the culture. Granted I was only in Tokyo, it gives me a reason to go back and visit other areas. The next time I go, I will plan on bringing my bike. Do you have experience travelling with your bike via plane?
Thanks! I've brought a bike on planes many times, usually no problem as long as you look up the airline policy
Nice setup. I had something similar when I lived in JP, though I didn't have swift. I just watched movies or played crazy music to get energized haha. All my rides now are all outdoor winter & summer until indoor trainer prices become more realistic. By the way... What heart rate monitor do you use? I'm looking at adding one for my outdoor rides and any recommendations would be appreciated.
I usually have both going on at once :)
I'm using an old Garmin HR monitor
@@TwoWheelCruise The garmin had no issues? I have a garmin etrex30 I use when hiking mountains. It's been good pretty much most of the time
Nope
Great video, thanks! Do you still have to configure a trainer in the Zwift setup and, if so, which one should I choose?
Power pedals remove the need for smart trainer calibration. Favero will calibrate automatically.
@@nitrokyle5 Thanks, Kyle. Good to know. I had a poor experience using the Speed and Cadence sensors and didn't want to invest the money in power meters if they also required a trainer model to be configured.
@@denisemarshall306 For sure! A smart trainer would be a good option too though. The way the gradient and resistance changes makes Zwift so much more fun. They're roughly the same price points as power meter pedals and if you're doing a lot of zwifting I would for sure reccomend a smart trainer!!
Ok i have a got myself a 18kg flywheel and a mid range one at that. I have a cadence, speed and purchased a Left side 4iiii Precision SH 7000. Now i am trying to get back into shape and lose some weight, im 5.11ft and 108kg. I see so many negative comments on the use of spin bike. I have tried the HR APP to power on your other video, it just wont connect or report correctly. 140bpm/98rpm/80 cadence and it shows 24w or less. I aint that unfit. So, do you think a Power crank that i mentioned above (4iiii Precision SH 7000 )will give me a more accurate reading or have i wasted my money....
Really liking the colour of the jersey!
How often do you have to replace the brake pads? And are they a special kind of pads? Or just regular like the ones an a road bike?
I've had a Sunny spin bike for four or five years. I use it regularly, six time a week in the winter, but not for hours at a time. Two days a week I do about one hour, the other four days I mix in resistance training with elastic bands, weights, and body resistance. I also use it in the summer, when I get rained off the outdoor bike. I'm still on the original pad, and it's still got plenty of life left in it.
@@richardharris8538 wow that's crazy... lol i was expecting a number in weeks... no more than 4-6 months!
@@khaledzaidan Yes, I thought they'd wear out quicker. Maybe I'm not riding it hard enough? They're not like rim brake pads. The material is more like felt, and it has an area of over 31 square cms. The flywheel is also very smooth, (it has a mirror finish), so it isn't acting like a rasp or sandpaper on the pad.
They last a really long time
Can you describe the experience you get when Zwift encounters hills? So I guess you need to up the resistance otherwise you will come to a stop in the game? And what about down hills? Do you have to guess as to what resistance to set the bike at? Thanks for your help!
you can manually adjust the resistance for uphills and downhills to make it more realistic. Or you can just keep pedaling normally. If you don't increase the resistance on an uphill, then you will just climb slower.
TONDEEEESS. She i talented AF. A keeper fore life. I'm lazy right now to, put on wight so you ar not alone : /
Godess of the kitchen 😍
Thanks for this. Since cost is comparable to wahoo kickr option for Zwift I’m on the fence. Saving space with retrofitting my spin cycle or higher feature set with road bike on kickr. Appreciate thoughts from Cruise or others. Thanks.
Go with the Kickr. This is a cool setup for a spin bike but the smart trainer adds a way more immersive dimension to zwift.
@@nitrokyle5 thanks. I did get the kickr and am using the heck out of it.
What size Santic shorts are you wearing ? Are they Bibs ? Height/Weight ? The leg length looks a bit short. I like longer leg length shorts. How are leg bands designed ?
It's an Asia XL / US M. They have a wide variety of different shorts, so they are all different styles. This is one of their higher quality ones, with Italian fabrics and a wider band. It may be a little shorter compared to the longer style shorts, but I prefer shorter personally.
I got the "life span fitness SM410 magnetic" may not have as much resistance but I work in physical Labor sooooooo after all the hard work at work I'll want something smooooth! Also I got the fortis 22kg magnetic that changes resistance automatically, first time round the automatic magnetic bike has a broken computer but there sending me a replacement, in the one week the computer on my automatic magnetic exersice bike was broken when it arrived from purchase, my work has random loads of faulty stock, people told me the banks where glitching AND effpos was glitching and hungry jacks! Ohhhhhh. I used to live in a steep town and have done many hours daily of riding bike. sliding standing desk from whaoo looks great!
hi
whats the weight of the flywheel?
thanks
What do these pedals measure? Speed, cadence, WATT? You need only this sensor for enjoy Zwift?
Thanks for the Answer. Great Video :-)
Power and cadence, yep
Can you use a fixed gear bike with zwift?
Do you know of any other options than those pedals to make an indoor stationary bike compatible with zwift? I do not have the budget for those.
I made a video about a heart rate meter solution
@@TwoWheelCruise awesome, thank you!!
Great vid, really helpful. I've done the same set up but am using Wahoo cadence on the pedal and speed on the fly wheel.
When I log into Swift and connect Wahoo devices it asks me what size wheel I have ... I have no clue what to select. The fly wheel is approx 140cm circumference. Have you seen the same and if so can you help?!
Just select the closest size I guess. It's not going to be accurate whatever you choose though, because the flywheel speed and cadence will both lower when you are on a higher resistance. This means you will actually go slower in the game when you are working harder, which is the opposite of what you need.
@@TwoWheelCruise Thanks for the info, appreciated!
@@TwoWheelCruise Yes, this is exactly correct - I just set up my spin bike with wahoo speed and cadence today, and had my first go on free Zwift. I just spin out at around 23kmph and everyone is overtaking me! You need to set the wheel size to the largest 700c + 28mm tire but it's still way off and you go too slow. I'm not laying out $800 CAN for the power meter pedals, so not sure what else I can do..... I may have to save! Thanks for the video.
How much are the power meter peddles?
I understand that the pedals give you your power/watts but how to you get your cadence and distance? I am a newbie and trying to figure this stuff out. I have a Nordictrack s10i bike but really like to use Zwift with it.
The pedals also track cadence. Swift calculates the distance based on the power and course terrain.
@@TwoWheelCruise Awesome. Thank you for the response.
That is awesome... But how can i know if a spin bike will work with those pedals?
Most spin bikes should use standard pedal thread size. You can check before you buy
I think u passed Buckingham Palace on that short ride in London...n u didnt even wave to the Queen😁
typical American
@@TwoWheelCruise when you make it more resistant, does the brake pads give off a smell and heat?
Can you do a legit FTP test with the pedals ?
The speed is the same with bike ?
Are you able to go over 400w with a power meter? I'm stuck at 400 no matter how hard i pedal with a cadence / speed meter
Yes. Measuring power with just cadence / speed is completely inaccurate
Does increasing the resistance on a spin bike actually increase your watt reading ? Not sure how that would work
The power meter measures your power output. So if you increase the resistance, you're going to need more power to keep the same cadence
how the heck does this track the resistance of the spin bike pad on the wheel? i dont see how the pedals can track resistance at the pads to throw out a wattage.
That's also struggling my mind..
Hey what would I need to track my miles on my phone fitness app while riding a spin bike?
It works well when connected to strava via power meter.
Useful as Wahoo smart trainers are the new toilet paper, sold out everywhere, but I like the idea of a spin bike and power meter pedals linked to computer.
😂
Question anyway I could get the address of your spin bike company so I can get those handlebars
Is it possible to use the Garmin pedals instead of the ones you have?
If you have a sensor, yeah
Best part of video: food!...
I ordered the exercise bike on January 7th and it arrived on February 12th. czcams.com/users/postUgkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The box must have been tossed around quite a bit because one whole side of the styrofoam was destroyed, and the other side foam was cracked. The Two zip ties holding the handlebars had broken loose and handlebars were loose in the box. There are two small holes in the foam on the right side of the handlebars, I guess from rolling around inside the box. Assembly was straight forward and easy. I am 6 ft 5 in 220 lb and the handlebars and seating positions fully adjustable and work great, I'm getting full leg extension. The noise level is very, very low and acceptable. The adjustment knob for the pressure on the flywheel works well also. The exercise bike is very well made, sturdy and easy move around. This is my first exercise bike and will keep me in shape over the winter. Update 3/19/21: when removing the sticker from the wheel, make sure you remove any sticker glue also. I thought mine was clean but I was getting a slight noise from the glue. Once cleaned off, its super quite. Also the monitor didn't work, tracked it down to the pickup device wasn't in the hole. Once I moved in the hole, it works fine. Do NOT put it in until it touches or it will damage the pickup.
I saw Malaysian Flag there 😁👍
Are your pedals single or dual sided?
Single
Is there any calibration you needed to do, I have a similar set up but find my watts output to be a bit inaccurate?
It depends on the power meter you are using. For the Assioma's, just use the app to zero them out.
Thank you I will give that a try. I do have the same one you have
I see the dragonball manga in the back lol
Where i can buy this irotec rs220 spin bike?
Don't think it's available anymore
$500 for the pedals?!!!! Crazy!!
Be safe bro
Thanks!
Btw have you meet other youtuber in japan? Like chris from Japan Abroad he did a video series of him biking across japan. And did some stuff like eating challenges 😛 like the monster dumpling
😎 you change my mind from smart bike trainer to spin bike much cheaper.. I use the extra cash to buy some accessories. Thanks again.
🙂
Interesting Video - however, you're focusing a lot on how cheap your setup is, and that's not entirely helpful if you're leaving out the significant cost for the Faveros (same with your previous video on the same topic).
Thanks! The power meter pedals will be the largest cost for this setup if you are buying everything new, but there is no other good way to connect a spin bike to zwift. The cost of the power pedals and spin bike combined is still less than many smart trainers on the market now, and the pedals can be used on all your bikes, so I still think it is a good deal.
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why are these pedals so expensive.
In nz, the price of power meter is more expensive than smart trainer...
Nice set up. Feel like making some tonkatsu after seeing your wife's meal.
😋
Might be worth to mention that the pedals cost 1,000 dollars on that 200 dollars bike ; (
You could use a bigger fan.
Then the fan will be louder than the bike 😂
Yummy dinner!
It was!
I do have serious question too....umm how do u judge how much resistance to put on ?...say ur on the flat, how difficult do u make the flat riding?...i amagine its difficult to know, unless u go by the watt output from ur outside riding, n then bring that knowledge to the spin bike?....p.s.......i think ur wife should pop in n turn the resistance knob at ramdom times, to get her own back for making her climb the gravel tracks 🤣
Sometimes I adjust the resistance based on the terrain if I am doing a more serious ride. But for most rides I adjust the resistance based on how hard I want to ride or when I want to do intervals.
she sometimes has fun pushing the emergency brake button haha
@@TwoWheelCruise thats def grounds for devorce....oh p.s....when u establish yourselves in Vietnan, did u say u2 would like to start up a cycle resort/riding vaccation business?....and would it be half price stay for Subscribers?🙄 hint hint
We're considering different ideas. There will likely be some subscriber specials 😉
Geeettttt tooooo theeeee pooooint!
You failed to mention the cost of power meter pedals, so a little deceptive.
Mr English man 😎😎hw r u..wheres you wife..gud jb new shoes
She's at the end of the vid ;)
The speed is totally inaccurate on a spinning bike with those apps.