Exercis bikes, magnetic or flywheel?

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Hi Im thinking of buying an exercise bike and was wondering
what the difference between magnetic and flywheel are? I
assume its all to do with the way the resistance is applied
to the pedals. Generally speaking, if there is not a lot of
difference between them, which one is quieter? (more wife
friendly) BoB

"bob" <sorry@spamboys.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Im thinking of buying an exercise bike and was
> wondering what the difference between magnetic and
> flywheel are? I assume its all to do with the way the
> resistance is applied to the pedals. Generally speaking,
> if there is not a lot of difference between them, which
> one is quieter? (more wife friendly)

Mag trainers are very quiet, reliable and relatively
inexpensive.

> Mag trainers are very quiet, reliable and relatively
> inexpensive.
>

OK, thanks for that, I thought so just wanted to make sure.
Shopping tomorrow :)

BoB

No comparison, mag-resistance is by far better. Besides, if
it's a nice bike it will be powered when you pedal.

bob wrote:

> Hi Im thinking of buying an exercise bike and was
> wondering what the difference between magnetic and
> flywheel are? I assume its all to do with the way the
> resistance is applied to the pedals. Generally speaking,
> if there is not a lot of difference between them, which
> one is quieter? (more wife friendly) BoB