On 27 Nov 2006 07:04:33 -0800, "Qui si parla Campagnolo"
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>LurfysMa wrote:
>> I just had a chance to use a LifeFitness 95Ri at a gym for a week. I
>> really like this machine.
>>
>> I'm looking to buy something for home use. This is a very nice bike,
>> but it's $3K new ($2K used). It's also not that portable.
>>
>> Can anyone recommend anything roughly equivalent that is a little
>> cheaper?
>>
>> Does anyone own one of their home units and can comment opn how they
>> compare to the gym units?
>>
>> Thanks
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>Just a thought, a regular bicycle, a home trainer, a bike
>computer...lots less $ and ya can ride it outside.
By "home trainer", do you mean a home gym? One of those combination
machines with an inclined plane? I am also considering a weight rack
for the strength work. I am looking into exercycles for the aerobic
component and something to replace running, which my ankles and knees
can't take any longer.
By "bike computer", do you mean one of those little recording devices
that attach to a real bicycle and give readouts on distance etc? I do
have a real bike, but I also want something I can use indoors when the
weather is bad.
I don't have any pressing need to spend $3K, but I just had a chance
to try the LifeFitness cycles at a gym and really liked them. I think
I would actually use it. I had a rowing machine and a stair-step
machine in the past and never really used them. Both of them were
cheaper machines (about $300-400) and they didn't hold up well.
So, I'm probably going to get something like the LifeFitness 95Ri or
9Ri and was just wondering if anyone can recommend any others I should
go try out before I buy.
Thanks
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