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Exercis bikes, magnetic or flywheel?

 
 
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Old 08-07.-2004, 04:48 AM   #1
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Default Exercis bikes, magnetic or flywheel?

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
 
Old 08-07.-2004, 05:48 AM   #2
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Default Re: Exercis bikes, magnetic or flywheel?

"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.
 
Old 08-07.-2004, 05:48 AM   #3
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Default Re: Exercis bikes, magnetic or flywheel?

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

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

BoB
 
Old 09-07.-2004, 02:15 PM   #4
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Default Re: Exercis bikes, magnetic or flywheel?

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
 
 


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