New kid on the block - BikeErg

[Robbie100]

For people who have bought or started using the bike erg - how does the ride feel? Is it closest to riding a real bike or is it just like any other spin bikes? Also I've noticed the seat can't be adusted forward/backward just up/down. I wonder if this could be an issue for some people relative to where the pedals are mounted.

How's the noise level? A chain drive would have provided a more authentic feel but they opted to use a belt instead. Can't wait for this new product to hit Australia. This would be a perfect supplement to my rowing and provide a stronger lower body workouts.

[jamesg]

The trouble is C2 can't use the same logic to calculate power for a bike as they can for a rowing ergo

Very similar, the Bike-erg has a freewheel too. This allows calculation of the current drag factor during idling, using inertia and fan speed data.

Power dissipation by the fan is a function only of drag factor and fan speed, so if both are known, power can be calculated and the Work summed.

[Cant Climb]

So I've had the Bike Erg for 2 workouts so far and i don't think perspiration into the flywheel is a huge deal. I'd say with my setup 85% of the sweat doesn't drip into the flywheel. Some sweat from the left arm might get in there but a towel (which you'll need) on the left handlebar blocks even most of that.

As for a workout, Is an aszszs kicking. I've spent Eons on mag trainers and such but this is a more effective/complete workout.