Dirtyhip Posted January 5, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 5, 2022 The smoke has been gradually getting worse and worse each year. Add to the fact that some days it is just way too hot, unless I got out at like 6 am. I am possibly going to buy a Proform or Peleton machine. I was wondering how you are feeling about this experience. Any regrets? Problems. For the naysayers ... I love to ride outside and do so, as much as I can. There are issues that are preventing my outdoor enjoyment certain times of the year. It is what it is. They have yoga classes too, as my local studio closed. Boo I should have bought SW's kicker. But then we need to take bikes on and off of it. Skiing has been great for exercise, if we have snow. That is hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 5, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 5, 2022 Do you like spin classes? That's Peloton all the way. Do you like simulated riding - picking a place like Alpe d'Huez and giving it a relative realistic shot? That's the Wahoo/smart trainer and Zwift. If you like racing against "friends", that's also Zwift. If you just like watching a movie and sweating, that's a regular turbo trainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted January 5, 2022 Just now, Razors Edge said: Do you like spin classes? That's Peloton all the way. Do you like simulated riding - picking a place like Alpe d'Huez and giving it a relative realistic shot? That's the Wahoo/smart trainer and Zwift. If you like racing against "friends", that's also Zwift. If you just like watching a movie and sweating, that's a regular turbo trainer Thanks. Proform has that simulation too, or so I think. So sad that the outdoor environment experience has been ruined within my lifetime. It is getting so bad that you can't really even be outside much in Summer. Dang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted January 5, 2022 Share #4 Posted January 5, 2022 Indoor training for the cheap: buy a used Smart trainer and a second hand bike to set up on the trainer. Zwift has more options for training styles than a subscription class $40/month right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 5, 2022 Share #5 Posted January 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Dirtyhip said: Thanks. Proform has that simulation too, or so I think. So sad that the outdoor environment experience has been ruined within my lifetime. It is getting so bad that you can't really even be outside much in Summer. Dang. That does suck big time Hopefully it is not a regular thing, and there are just good (many) or bad (rare) years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted January 5, 2022 7 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: That does suck big time Hopefully it is not a regular thing, and there are just good (many) or bad (rare) years. Regular as in almost every year for the last 8 or so? We had one good summer. These days it is not "Will it be bad?" it is "How bad will it be?" It is every summer now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 5, 2022 Share #7 Posted January 5, 2022 I absolutely love my NordicTrack treadmill, in particular, the iFit software / classes. I would not hesitate to get their top end bike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted January 5, 2022 21 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: Indoor training for the cheap: buy a used Smart trainer and a second hand bike to set up on the trainer. Zwift has more options for training styles than a subscription class $40/month right now. Thanks. You really think I need another bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted January 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I absolutely love my NordicTrack treadmill, in particular, the iFit software / classes. I would not hesitate to get their top end bike. I knew you would support this decision. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted January 5, 2022 Share #10 Posted January 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Regular as in almost every year for the last 8 or so? We had one good summer. These days it is not "Will it be bad?" it is "How bad will it be?" It is every summer now. ...I've been losing about a month of summer/fall riding in the bad years. More in the worst years. I ride more than I used to in the suckass, rainy winter weather now, but it really doesn't make up for it. But I just cannot make the leap to an indoor trainer. Fortunately, I'm old and don't need to exercise as much as you do to maintain what's left. But I don't see how you are going to schralp on one of those things. You'll need to buy a trampoline as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted January 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Page Turner said: ...I've been losing about a month of summer/fall riding in the bad years. More in the worst years. I ride more than I used to in the suckass, rainy winter weather now, but it really doesn't make up for it. But I just cannot make the leap to an indoor trainer. Fortunately, I'm old and don't need to exercise as much as you do to maintain what's left. But I don't see how you are going to schralp on one of those things. You'll need to buy a trampoline as well. Yeah, pretty boring compared to my usual workouts on the bike. The excitement is real. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 5, 2022 Share #12 Posted January 5, 2022 25 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: I knew you would support this decision. LOL I greatly prefer riding outside, but if that's not a good choice for you, do what is. I vastly prefer to run inside. The treadmill has bounce, better for my joints, and it keeps me entertained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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