My gym has some decent stationary exercise bikes (make/model: TRUE FITNESS Z8 UPRIGHT). These bikes have readings for watts and calories expended, etc.
I'm just curious if anyone with some PM experience has used the gym bikes and what's your opinion on how these numbers translate to road riding? I'm especially interested in the readings for output in watts?
I haven't been prioritizing cycling as of late, but I was able to sustain 30 minutes at approx. 300 watts on this stationary bike. In my opinion, based on the feel of the resistance, you never get that crank arm battle that you can face on a tough climb. The stationary bike wasn't at all easy but the pedal action feels mushy compared to actual road riding. Still, are the readings at all accurate even though the "feel" is different?
I'm just curious if anyone with some PM experience has used the gym bikes and what's your opinion on how these numbers translate to road riding? I'm especially interested in the readings for output in watts?
I haven't been prioritizing cycling as of late, but I was able to sustain 30 minutes at approx. 300 watts on this stationary bike. In my opinion, based on the feel of the resistance, you never get that crank arm battle that you can face on a tough climb. The stationary bike wasn't at all easy but the pedal action feels mushy compared to actual road riding. Still, are the readings at all accurate even though the "feel" is different?