DIY Exercise Bike For Under $50
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- čas přidán 30. 05. 2020
- Those excercise bike stands can be expensive...even $100s of dollars. I viewed other DIY bike excercise stands and started pulling together some ideas for making it cheap, easy to do, easy to maintain, parts needed to be practical for other purposes, and safety! Please watch and enjoy! Comments and additional suggestions are appreciated :)
This video has so much dad energy. I love it.
You nailed it!
We tackled assembling the bike as a family project. czcams.com/users/postUgkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The package is heavy, but I have 2 teen boys that were able to move it. The written instructions were great- we didn't need to watch the videos, but it was good knowing that the option was there if we needed it. After we were able to get it set up, the boys each rode 3 miles and I rode 8 and the bike stayed quiet. The display is easy to reset, and you can put it on whichever setting you are using (time, distance, calories, etc). I will say that my butt is a little sore from the seat, but that could be because I haven't rode in a while. While it is comfortable for me, it was not comfortable with the seat position for my friend (could not move the seat back far enough and he slightly looked like a kid riding a tricycle that he had outgrown). He also said that the seat hurt his manly parts. We are going to look for a different seat that will be compatible with this bike for him.I did purchase the Wahoo Cadence sensor and strapped it to the crank of one of the pedals. This will sync with my Apple Watch, iPhone and will import data in to my Health app. Wahoo does have other sensors available other than cadence. I can also keep either my phone or my iPad on the display and they both feel pretty secure.
Thanks for viewing and suggesting an alternative. Yes, I saw the same fitness bike as well at Walmart and Target for over $300. That is one of the reasons I posted this alternative DIY upgrade to a bike for less than $50. By the way, the DIY bike in this video is still working 3-years later. No parts needed changing yet...including rear brake pads!
Marvelous, marvelous!! I'm nearly seventy and this idea is what I'm looking for. So inefficient (or cheap) and still get my exercise (no riding on the streets where crazy people are). Kept on looking for something on YT and found it useful. Probably might find jack stands wee bit less at flea market 's (maybe) but anyway much thanks for the wonderful idea. Planted in my head!!
be careful some pegs will bend under too much load over a long period to counter this make sure the jacks are as close as they can be to the bike
Important point this! Needs more likes.
Such a great idea! It takes 5 minutes to put together. I bought everything at Wallmart including the pegs. It works perfectly and it's very stable! The zip ties create a good, adjustable resistance. Thank you very much!!! I enjoyed your sense of humor. Now I am going to buy a bike tablet holder and I am all set, I have no excuses for not exercising :-)
Thanks for your help! Makes exercising intervals while studying seamless
Greetings from Greece !!! Thank you !!! I found your video looking for diy excercise bike stands, did some digging in the comments, today I bought the jack stands (2T), new foot pegs for 26'' wheel bike and put them all together! It worked like a charm!!! (I used zip-tie for my setting) Such a creative idea for bikes that are used as clothes' hangers :D Thank you again !
Super cool and thanks for sharing your build outcome... with the zip-tie as well!
Great improvise, you’re the only guy on YT using jack stands that I’ve seen so far.. good stuff
Cool...thx for letting me know. I was wondering if anyone else was doing it too.
I like the jack stand idea... Thanks Dude!👍🏽👍🏽
NP! Good luck if you are going to make one too!
Creative, safe and inexpensive, thanks for sharing this video with us!!
Dollar tree. One buck. Rubber bands. Already had ‘em. 😂 love this
Lol...thx for watching!
Greetings from New Zealand! Off to get all the parts tomorrow and really looking forward to giving this a spin!
Thanks!
Hi New New Zealand! Thanks for the comment and your plan of action. Please let me/us know how it goes! :)
Arrived as expected with all parts intact, also included two hex keys for assembly. czcams.com/users/postUgkxwOUUBdw8-88Iu4QnQS7q6b2NwZkHiYVl Had to adjust mine slightly to fit my bike, this was easy enough with instructions. I bought it to train with my track bike and found it to have resistance similar to climbing a slight gradient. Takes a while to learn to balance but there is plenty of guidance to help on the internet. Edit: There was more resistance at lower speeds because of the number of contact points but at higher speeds it is much easier as you don’t have to contend with drag.
Thank you very much! This was exactly what I was looking for!
Cooool! Thanks for watching and the comment! :)
Thanks for the great video and info. I’m ahead of the game by owning a pair of Jack Stands and the zip ties. Can’t wait to get started. Thanks again. You the Man!
Best of luck! FYI...my wife is still using this setup almost 2 years later!!!
Awesome hack! Now moving my jackstands from shed to garage. Thank you!
Super cool...let us know how it works out for ya!
I was looking for a diy like this, and finally found it!
Great! Plus, you have jacks for the car if you ever need it!
i thought of my own ways for progressive overload, but thanks, this was very helpful for figuring out turning my favorite bike into a stationary
Supper cool to hear...thx for sharing!
Brilliant, was searching for a simple solution like this in amazon, but didn't find any. Your video to the rescue. Thanks for sharing!
Super cool comment...thank you! Hope all works out well with yours!
GREAT VIDEO! Great explanation. Calm voice. Nice!
I appreciate you for taking the time to watch and the nice feedback and comment.
Awesome video. Creative, all but no cost solution to adding adjustable resistance. Thanks so much for your video.
Thank you for watching video. Fyi ...we've been using it almost everyday since June without any issues.
2) Small Jack Stands
1) Pair of BMX Pegs
1) Gripper to tighten BMX Pegs
MINUS the Zip ties, & Rubber bands.
👍 GOT IT...
Great Idea By The Way....
Simple and effective, thank you for the video!
Thank you for watching!
Great solution, thank you a lot, Jack!
Thank you for watching and the nice comment!
bike pegs, that's a great notice. Great vid. Thank you.
Thank you for the feedback!
Simple and GREAT! Thanks!
Cool...I appreciate it.
Great work- thank you for putting it out there
Thank you for watching and I hope you tried it out as well!
Neat! I found this video while looking at bicycles generating electricity (tire off, belt on wheel looped to a car alternator or motor/generator, for resistance.)
I might have to try that! I am older and that would give me the exercise I need without the dangers of riding on the streets! 🙂
Great video, simple and easy .. save heaps money and get to exercise while in lock down ....Thank YOu
Yup...saving that money was a factor for me.
Best video ever! What time/cash saver I already have the jack stands, I have all of it , you are a genius!
Super thanks for the really nice comment!
Thanks for sharing your idea. 👍👍
Thank you for the feedback as well :)
Great idea man! I live in Germany but found everything on Amazon under 50€ in total so thanks for the guide!
Cool! Thanks for sharing. I was born in Stuttgart and my mom is from Pfronten! Ich wünsche dir alles Gute!
This bike was really easy to assemble czcams.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
Thanks bro, I’m from the Bahamas 🇧🇸 and was wondering how to affordably convert my bicycle to stationary one. Great video
Super cool story...thanks for feedback and good luck!
Hey, very neat idea! Just the kind of diy invention i came to youtube for today. Think i will try this one! Better than buying a new machine. have a good one!
Thank you so much for this video 👍😊
Great video! Thanks.😊
Exactly what I was looking for!! Thx
Thx for watching :)
excellent idea I was looking to buy one but they are very expensive I have some jacks from my car that are new I am going to use them for that thanks.
Wow. Jack stand idea is great than making a wooden one. Thank you
Super cool...I appreciate the feedback...good luck making it!!!
Woods way cheaper if u dont have jack stands tho. But the stands might come in handy later i suppose.
Great item very Portable and easy to clean.
Yes thank you ...now i can exercise in my apt..
Wow...super cool! Glad this video helped!
Im thinking of an elec motor with a pully for resistance mount behind tire.
Hulk smash 💪🏽👍🏽. Very creative. Definitely gonna try it
Super cool!
Fantastic video. Thank you
Cooool...thx for watching!
Life saver thank you so much
Share and spread the idea...thank you so much!
another option for heavier resistance is to tighten the inner bearings of the rear wheel. As a last resort, we can only slightly wear the internal ball bearings, which we replace with new ones that cost a few cents.
Great idea...DIY Excercise Bike 2.0!
@@jackgamble6120 most bike pegs on amazon say 3/8 inch 26 teeth. is that the right size id need? Also, couldn't i jack up the front wheel instead of the back wheel, so i can use the gears for resistance?
@@janelleh2630
Great questions. See this link for the exact pegs that I ordered for my 3/8 axis >>>
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PTXZ3CB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Also, the rear wheel is what needs to be jacked up...it's the wheel that moves when pedaling. To create resistance >>> use a combination of changing gears (minor effect since it is off the ground) and using the rear bike brake with your hand or with a zip tie as shown in the video. You can vary the tightness of the zip tie to change the resistance.
Best wishes!
What have you used under front wheel? It’s a brilliant idea
Never thought of jack stands. That's a good idea.
Thanks for comment. Ya, it was one of those ahh hah moments for me. Still works 2-years later.
Just discovered this vid. Love the solution. I weigh over 400lbs and cant find a bike stand that can support my weight. This seems like an wwesome solution, except for the bike pegs being a point of fault due to my weight.
Very well thought out and done! Bravo!!!
Hollly Crapzilla there Batman...I was trying to find an Indoor Bicycle Trainer for 24" Bike... Nothing... Not even on Amazon. I could buy one for a 26 - 28" bike, then modify it... Sheesh! Not my first choice. I love DIY projects and found yours... I've already got the Jack Stands and all of the tools. All I needed were the Pegs and a Stabilizer... I bought them before I finished watching the video... lol Thanks Soooo much 🙂 I love DIY minds 🙂
Thanks, good ideas.
Great...thx for your feedback!
Exactly what I was looking for 👌
Great....hope you enjoy it too!
Thank you Sir
I appreciate it.
This great. I love it🙂
Thx for watching and the nice comment!
Great! Thanks.
Thx for watching!
If you have a quick release spindle I’m thinking it needs to be swapped out for a different one in order to add the pegs?
Great idea
Super cool...thx for watching!
Thanks for the video man. Would that stabilizer work for a bmx tire
Yes it should. If your tire is wider...just space the jack stands further out. Thanks for feedback.
Very fun idea! The concern using the brakes as resistance, however, is not in wearing out the cheaply replaced brake pads, it's in wearing out or damaging the rims. Wheels are much more expensive to replace than tires.
You bring up a fair concern. Here is the good news...my wife is still using the bike since the video first came out. Rims are still OK, and the brake pads still don't need replacing.
@@jackgamble6120 Excellent! Thanks for the update.
Figure it will distribute brake pressure equally across wheel
Thank you for this video, I’m wondering if I can do this with my adult tricycle 🤔,
Hmmm...interesting question. To be honest, I don't see why it wouldn't work. In fact, you may not even need the bike pegs...plenty of space and a bar between the 2 rear tires to put the jack stands under. It would be a cool video to make too :)
Just what the Dr. ordered. You are a wallet saver. Thank you
Thank you for leaving a nice comment :)
awesome vid - good humor
Thank you...I try :)
Great video
Thx for watching!
Is there a way to attach a speedometer / bike computer to the rear tire since it is the only moving part? Most bike cables seem to be long enough for the front wheel hook up.
Haven't thought of that before. Hmmm...sounds like a good idea and it should work.
I bought all of the stuff, and then grabbed my bike out of the basement, to set it up.
Unfortunately my bike has a quick release for the back tire.. so this method does not work at all. I was so excited to do this, and save money.
This is definitely a great idea, but unfortunately will not work for all bikes.
Thanks for the video, still a good idea for those with similar bikes.
Wow, you make a good point about bikes with a quick release rear tire. Thanks for sharing this. In the meantime I did come across an article about adding bike pegs on bikes with quick release but it still sounds like it may be more time consuming than its is worth. However, see link for some interesting info about it:
expertbiker.com/can-you-put-pegs-on-mountain-bike/#:~:text=a%20cripple%20bike.-,Quick%2Drelease%20Skewers,not%20appropriate%20for%20metal%20pegs.
Just wondering did anybody do this a couple of years ago? Wanted to know how the bike was holding up from a durability standpoint and also holding the weight of the person as far as sturdiness
Genious !
You are kind...thank you for the feedback!
Thank you!!!
Thank you for watching too :)
Yo!! THANK YOU!
and thank you for watching!
Can be to use in 1.95 tire the front wheel?
Good DIY. Using jack stands gives stability but also increases the cost. May be a stand made from metal pipes may make it cheaper. On the other hand, I found a bike pedal exerciser for $40. Now I am wondering if it is worth doing any DIY at all :)
Instead of the brake, use a bike roller( they are used to service motorcycles) placed under the rear wheel. It makes the same noise as a cycle trainer
Very nice sir.....can u pls share the link of all items u used on amazon
The jack stands were from Walmart.
The bike pegs were from Amazon:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PTXZ3CB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bike Front Tire Riser was from ebay:
www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Wheel-Riser-Block-for-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainers/252723284551ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Zip ties, tool box, grip pad, etc were from Home Depot and the Doller Tree.
Hope this helps.
Hi my friend
I have jack for car but its different what do you think its working?
Hmmm...not sure what type you are referring to...but if they are jack stands >>> no problem.
most bike pegs on amazon say 3/8 inch 26 teeth. is that the right size id need? Also, couldn't i jack up the front wheel instead of the back wheel, so i can use the gears for resistance?
3/8 is most likely the size...pretty standard. Here is link for the pegs I ordered.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PTXZ3CB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
that is alot of stress weight on back axle wheel nuts. what happen when those break off?
Good question. I talked to someone at a bike shop and fortunately it seems that an average ladies adult bike can hold a weight of 300 pounds and the weight is distributed between the two wheels. As far as the rear axle and threaded bolt, apparently it is hardened and pegs do screw in pretty far without worries of snapping a peg or snapping the threaded bolt. Since there is no jumping on the pegs and no bouncing of the bike due to terraine (motionless in training bike mode)...he said there shouldn't be an issue. Thanks for comment.
I like the concept. Couple of questions....1. what purpose does the front wheel stabilizer serve 2. Why do you need resistance on the brakes if you have the gears set higher?
Cool questions. 1. Stabilizer to keep the wheel from angling off on it's own while using the bike hands free. Also, kind of looks cool with stabilizer at the front when not in use. :). 2. It does help to a certain point having the gears set higher...but since the rear tire is off the ground and adding a bit of resistance with the brakes seems to take the workout up a notch.
@@jackgamble6120 can i jack up the front wheel instead of back wheel, so i can use my gears?
Genius !
Any ideas if this will work for even kids bikes?
Hi. Yes, it should work with kids bikes as well. The bike pegs will fit. The jack stands are height adjustable as well.
Good job
Cool...thx!
Nice.
Ok I have a one speed cruiser bicycle. There are no gears for resistance and as you know those bikes have a foot break. Is this idea only good for other type bikes? Thanks
Thx for watching video. You bring up a good point. Yes, this idea will only work on bikes with hand brakes. I tried this idea without using the handbrake and there is very little resistance.
After some further thought...the only idea I could come up with is adding weight to the rear tire. Example would be to secure 5 lbs weight disks (flat circular w/hole in middle) with zip ties... between the spokes of the rear tire...maybe 4 or 5 with equal distance between them. Just a crazy thought.
Wow! This is so much easier than a wooden stand I've been trying to build! What size are the pegs??
Cool, I'm glad you like it! The pegs are 4" long. The pair of pegs cost about $10.99 thru Amazon.
can u share the link of amazon
@@rajatjain3247 did you find them?
@@rajatjain3247 The bike pegs were from Amazon:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PTXZ3CB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bike Front Tire Riser was from ebay:
www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Wheel-Riser-Block-for-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainers/252723284551ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Zip ties, tool box, grip pad, etc were from Home Depot and the Doller Tree.
Hope this helps.
@@unclefreddieDied The bike pegs were from Amazon:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PTXZ3CB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bike Front Tire Riser was from ebay:
www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Wheel-Riser-Block-for-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainers/252723284551ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Zip ties, tool box, grip pad, etc were from Home Depot and the Doller Tree.
Hope this helps.
How much weight can 2 tons jack stand take?
2000 pounds each. I bought the 3-ton jack stands because it was only $5 more and if I ever needed to use them on an SUV...I'm covered.
I went out and checked my bike and there’s no way to connect the clips that you got from Amazon to the rear tire. The mechanism for both tires are two quick release skewers. So there’s not enough bolt to which I can attach the clips that will rest on the floor jacks. Do you have any ideas for a workaround? Thanks, Sean...
Hi, Thanks for your post. Someone else posted the same issue about 4 months ago. I don't have a workaround but please see the following info that I responded with to the other post >>>
"Wow, you make a good point about bikes with a quick release rear tire. Thanks for sharing this. In the meantime I did come across an article about adding bike pegs on bikes with quick release but it still sounds like it may be more time consuming than its is worth. However, see link for some interesting info about it":
expertbiker.com/can-you-put-pegs-on-mountain-bike/#:~:text=a%20cripple%20bike.-,Quick%2Drelease%20Skewers,not%20appropriate%20for%20metal%20pegs
@@jackgamble6120 Thanks for that, Jack. I may be able to customize the setup.
@@seanmcdermott7256 Cool! Please share your idea if it works. There seems to be others with quick release skewers that may be interested.
Hey.. what if the rear wheel has a clip lock instead of the nut bolt on Schnell cycle? Please reply with solution
Thanks for comment/question. To be honest, I just don't know. If a clip lock can be replaced/interchanged with a nut bolt...then I lean towards yes. However, I would probably look at owners manual or contact manufacturer. The question I would ask them is: "Can rear bike pegs be installed on my bike?". If they say yes...then you can move forward with this posted DIY exercise bike idea. I hope this helps.
This link may help you decide if it is possible as well.
expertbiker.com/can-you-put-pegs-on-mountain-bike/#:~:text=a%20cripple%20bike.-,Quick%2Drelease%20Skewers,not%20appropriate%20for%20metal%20pegs.
@@jackgamble6120 ok thanks dear.
Plz add links to buy the products used.
Definitely the best stationary bike hack I've seen. But why can't you create resistance by increasing the gears on the bike? Full disclosure, I'm brand new (after several decades) to biking again. Thanks very much for the video!
Thanks for watching. By the way, great question. I did try it with different gear settings and the change in resistance was minimal. Probably due to rear tire being off ground. Also, I decided not to go the route of creating a rollers system for the rear tire to spin on.
Thanks to temu, there are brake pads for only $2 shipped
Also, I have an idea like instead of buying the stepping pegs, I'm thinking to use 2x4 to make a support stand
I would enhance this "build" with fiber pads. Just grind the rubber off and glue fiber pads you can cut to any shape. Then use oil to get more resolution with brakes.
Peg doesn’t spin with the wheel? So it just sits and is stationary but the wheel spins??
Thank you for the question. Yes, the pegs DO NOT move...it is stationary while the wheel spins!
How about simply shifting the bike to a harder gear for resistance???
Good question. I tried it but with the rear tire off the ground the resistance was minor.
Thanks...seems way sturdier that the expensive kits. Going this route!
Super! Very practical and super easy to set up! Let me know when you have it completed.
Has anyone tried this hack and used it for several months? Curious to know how it turned out
Good question. I put this together in May, 2020. My wife is still using the setup today...still the same brake pads too :)
This man's smart
so u mean those jackstands are so stable they dont fall over? if so, that means i finally got some use for my jackstands.
Yes, definately! The way they are designed with its legs extendeding outwards makes them stable. Then, the stands are even more stable when weight is added (sitting on bike).
All one should require is to elevate the frame and used zip ties to secure it to the blocks.
Does it smell like burned plastic/rubber after a while of riding it?
Actually, thats a great question! I asked my wife (since she has been using it regulary since June 2020)...and she positively says no plastic or rubber burning smell. I did check out the wear on the break pads and found them to be minimal...so that means replacement is far and between for them. Thanks for your post!