How to Convert Your Inexpensive Spin Bike into a Smart Bike
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- čas přidán 28. 04. 2020
- This video shows how to convert a basic $200 Indoor Spin Bike into a Smart Bike by using your iPhone, iPad, or Android combined with an High Tech App called BitGym. Smart Bikes like the Indoor Peloton Exercise Bike cost upwards of $2000, and this setup is nowhere near that price. I have no problem recommending this fantastic app to you!
The BitGym scenery and sound is fantastic, so you feel like you are outside getting a great workout exploring locations around the world instead of pedaling away inside while you get bored to tears watching the clock.
More information about BitGym:
(Note: Free Trial Available)
www.bitgym.com/
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Thank you so much! Bought a manual bike by accident - I could survive without a display, but this just takes a workout to another level. Love that your info is concise too, no needless yakking, like some CZcams stuff.
You are welcome! Thanks for the positive feedback, and I am glad it helps you to stay motivated on your rides!
You just saved me $20 plus dollars. Have an in-expensive spin bike with no meter at all. I was going to look for one, than I saw your video and I have a Amazon HD fire sitting around. Thank you
Glad this video helped you find a solution to your issue. Thanks for taking time to share with us!!
Oh. My. Goodness! I first watched this video on June 29, (but then life got super busy). In between getting my spin bike then and now, I’ve been watching so many other review vids but I always kept remembering yours! I was afraid I wasn’t going to find it again, but I’m so happy I did!!!!! Thank you for this all encompassing review, I will probably be getting this app thanks to your awesome video. :) I can’t wait to experience. thank you so so much for sharing :)
I literally searched this to see if it was possible. Planning on buying a stationary bike. Great video.
Thx Bro, so cool. My Sunny bike should be here in 2 days can't wait to try this out.
You are welcome! Did you get your bike? How are things going?
Excellent stuff,I love it...gives you a great work out,thank you.
Thanks for the tip. That will be a great addition to make my indoor workout more enjoyable.
You are welcome! I am glad it helps you to stay motivated on your rides!
this is awesome. it would be really cool if it could connect to VR to really feel like you're there
Omg im soooo excited to try this tomorrow thank you so much 😊
omg this looks so fun I'm totally gonna try it tomorrow during my daily spin class.
Great, Looking forward to hearing how it goes!
Using camera is beyond genius lvl :D very clever thinking
Trying this Thank you so much!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
You are welcome! Hope it helps you to stay motivated on your rides!
Greetings From Costa Rica!
Santa Rosa National Park is amazing. Have a nice day !
Gonna try this one!
Thanks for this , going to try this out now to pick a bike 🤔
You are welcome! Be sure to let us know how it goes for you!!
Super super super super thank you I'm going to try wow I feel fit already LOL
Thanks for this
Thank you.
Would be also ok if you add the cadence sensor around 10usd for smarting!!
Good info
Thank you so much
You are welcome! Hope it helps you to stay motivated on your rides!
Very cool!
Thanks! Let me know how it goes!
Is there a spin bike where you don't have to lean forward like bikers do? Can I adjust handles so I can seat in a more upright position when biking? I have 2 buldging disk in my back so I would like to be able to adjust seat and hundles where I can keep back straight and with good posture while spinning.
Looks uncomfortable to use bike leaning forward with head almost touching handles like I have seen people do and also arching back while placing hands on handles??
also does bottom gets very sore and painfully after spinning workout, specially doing it every day or every other day for 30-40 min??
I been trying to decide between this and echo rogue airdyne bike to use at home for hitt and maybe long biking workouts...
Bike looks pretty cool and I know it will give me a good workout, however I don't know if Iam gonna a like just seating there pedaling for 30- 40 min..
I lift 3x a week and every other day 2x a week I do 30 min hitt workouts..
Battle rope, kettle bell, punching bag, ply box, airdyne etc, etc...
I always do 40sec on 20 off with a variety of exercises for 30-35 min..
Don't know if the spinn bike will fit in my workouts or if I really need it? Maybe if I don't feel like doing hitt I can jump on the spin bike and do a peloton workout or something like that.
Do you think spin bike is for people that don't like doing hit workouts or people that don't have any other equipment or maybe they just like biking?? Sorry for all the questions..just trying to decide between spinn bike and airdyne bike..
Thank u
Hi Marco,
I do not have any back pain while using my spin bike, so my advice is just my opinion without actually trying it it out myself.
Given my disclaimer, I would try both Recumbent (allows you to sit up with back support) and Upright Bikes before you purchase anything. Pain would demotivate me from spending enough time on the bike as well as might cause more harm than good.
I use the stationary bike as cross training for tennis. It seems to keep my knees pain free. When I stop using the bike, I definitely get more knee pain out on the court.
Hope this helps!!
Thats pretty kool.
Solid!!!
Thanks for the feedback!
Interesting. I wonder if it tracks calories and distance with Apple Watch
Hi, for one how does that actually work? and two on the console on your bike (i have the same one) how do you change it from KM to ML? thanks.
The software uses the front camera on the iPad or iPhone for example to detect the speed of your movement to calculate your speed. Sorry, I do not know how to change the settings on the bikes monitor.
How long the brake (fleece brake) last on this cycle. If use with moderate resistance?
My bike is about 10 months old, and no problems so far. Hope this helps.
Do I need a cadence sensor? I have a really cheap spin bike. Not sure how BitGym is even going to get my RPM from it.
No sensor needed. It uses the camera on your iPhone or iPad to determine how fast you are pedaling. Hope this helps!
Great video thanks but you say basically it's using the camera out from the phone but you are connected to your Ipad you mean the camera from the tablet is looking you straight....if I understand the idea
Correct, It used the camera of your phone or tablet when you place it on the handlebars.
It can't be so precise normally it must to take the dimension of your wheel I don't see any set up from your side Does using the front camera or rear let me know thanks
Hi Bugsy, It is using the front camera to detect your body motion. It is not perfect, but it changes speed relative to your movement speed which does a great job of giving you the feeling of moving faster and slower based on your pace. The idea is to make it more interesting to ride the bike which it does very well. Hope this helps!
We have both monitoring panel, can it be also used for Zwift?
Sorry, I do not have that information. You need to contact the developer to determine compatibility with other systems.
Amazing!
Thank you! Hope it helps you to stay motivated on your rides!
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thank you for the video, but i did not understand how the app feels-get data from you to calculate rpm...velocity....without any magnet-device...