Proteus Sparta T8 Spin Bike

[Geraldine Ferraiz]

Im getting a new one next week too.... I can strongly recommend that you don't get a chain driven one if you're planning on spinning at night in front of the telly or at 4am in the morning. Hence the reason why I am getting a belt driven spinner.

+1 on the belt drive. I see Sportsman's Warehouse is selling "Headstart" brand spinning bikes, the top of the range ones are actually rebranded Hope Sports. Look for the one with the red flywheel with a big grey star pattern on it; it has 2 brake pads instead of the more traditional single-pad-on-top resistance adjuster, and is belt driven. I think they're going for around 5.5k now.

The weight of the flywheel is important, the heavier the better. Some of the game / makro ones are too light, around 14 kg. Should be 18 / 20. I have a light flywheel, 14 kg and not ideal. My son uses it to practice climbing in a big gear.

I got a makro Trojan 400 with 21kg flywheel for the past 2 years, my wife and I use it and im very happy with it, it works really well and isn't noisy at all I put it in front of the tv at night and do my training while the family is sleeping, I prefer to use the spinning bike than put my bike on a trainer because of the wear and tear and noise. don't know if it is a belt or chain drive but hasn't given me any problems since new

I used to spin at Virgin Active as well, but stopped as soon as they got the new belt drive bikes. Contract cancelled. Personally, I hate it. It just feels so unnatural. Doesn't feel like riding a bike to me. It's a matter of preference though, so try before you buy. I found that the brake pads make a bigger noise than the actual drive system.

Thanks Squier. I also prefer a spinning bike. Yip, bit unnatural, but easier to park in spot where it's ready. Looking for a quiet one, so it's seems that belt is best...hopefully smooth though. Will browse shops and online (2nd hand) over week-end.

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