Internet Connectivity and Exercise Bikes

[jonlarge]

This is my first post to this forum, so 'hi'!
I wonder whether anyone could help? I am in the market for an exercise bike, but would like one that has connectivity to the internet where you can race against online opponents, or race along virtual courses and tracks.
I have come across NetAthlon and Webracing software but their compatibility list are not easy to follow for someone in the UK. Could anyone share their experience?
Thanks in advance.

 

[steve]

Originally Posted by jonlarge .

This is my first post to this forum, so 'hi'!
I wonder whether anyone could help? I am in the market for an exercise bike, but would like one that has connectivity to the internet where you can race against online opponents, or race along virtual courses and tracks.
I have come across NetAthlon and Webracing software but their compatibility list are not easy to follow for someone in the UK. Could anyone share their experience?
Thanks in advance.

Is this who you're talking about? http://www.fitcentric.com/

 

[jonlarge]

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the reply. Yep, I'd heard of NetAhlon via that web page but, when you look at compatible machines (http://www.fitcentric.com/html/compat_machines.htm), the list was last revised in December 2006. I would hope that things have moved on since then. What would you say?

J

 

[abut]

I have been looking at some alternatives to complete interactive bikes (they tend to be limited and are quite expensive).

I hoped that I can use a PC based solution. Many of the PC racing games have online racing options.
I have seen couple of options for biking game controllers; http://www.cyberbiking.com has a controller; however it is not yet available. http://www.pcgamerbike.com is an older product and I do not know how good it is (perhaps someone used it and can offer comments).

If there are other options (low cost), I would be glad to see them.

AB