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Spin Class Standing

A_Sober_Paddy · 2016-02-04 07:55:49

Hey all, Off the bike over a year, but today decided to do a spin class, but I found it so hard to stand up while peddling. Now on the regular bike I am comfortable in and out of the saddle... I just felt the statourary bike was so weird and awkward. Anyone ever feel this?

04-02-2016 7:55am

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A_Sober_Paddy

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Hey all,

Off the bike over a year, but today decided to do a spin class, but I found it so hard to stand up while peddling. Now on the regular bike I am comfortable in and out of the saddle...

I just felt the statourary bike was so weird and awkward. Anyone ever feel this?

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#2 04-02-2016 8:44am

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Yep, it feels odd. Same as on a turbo.

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#3 04-02-2016 8:48am

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Static bikes cant pivot like you normally would.

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#4 04-02-2016 10:48am

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I'd normally try to set up a spin bike as close to my road bike position as possible-so the saddle would be up higher than the bars. The spin bikes in my local gym also have spd pedals, so you can click into them if you bring a pair of cycling shoes. This might make a bit of a difference when you're out of the saddle, certainly feels reasonably road-like to me when the bike is set up correctly.

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