Star Trac Spinner® Blade Ion Review

by John | Feb 7, 2020 | Indoor Cycling Bikes, Instructor Training, Product Reviews, Training With Power

Star Trac had the new Spinner® Blade Ion on display at IHRSA. I rode one during Josh Taylor's 6:30 am demonstration ride this past Thursday. After the class I discussed the Ion's new features with Josh. I then got an overview of Spinning's new Spinpower™...

Additional question about Keiser’s M3

by John | Sep 25, 2019 | Indoor Cycling Bikes, Keiser Cycling

Listener Tara Page wrote me with a question about Podcast #47 with Dennis Keiser: Hello, I really enjoy your podcast, thank you for the production. I listen to them on my way to teach. It makes me feel motivated and often gives me items to share and use with my...

New TRIO™ and TRIO QR™ Pedals from Spinning® Quick Review

by John | Aug 25, 2019 | Indoor Cycling Bikes, Instructor Training

Josh Taylor had told me last year about a new pedal Spinning® was designing that would have the same versatility as the Schwinn Triple Link pedal; accepts LOOK, SPD and fitness shoes + they include the new Morse Taper pedal spindle (vs. a conventional threaded...

Livestrong Indoor Cycling Bike

by John | Jun 28, 2017 | Indoor Cycling Bikes

I just found this, but it may be old news to you. I'm not sure if it's club quality but it's sure nice looking. Here is what Lance says about Livestrong fitness equipment: I'm excited to introduce a new line of LIVESTRONGâ„¢ fitness equipment where every piece sold...

Q Factor – What is it and should you care?

by John | Jun 11, 2017 | Indoor Cycling Bikes

You will be hearing more about "Q Factor" from Spinning® / Star Trac so I thought you may appreciate knowing what it is, in case it comes up in conversation. Q Factor (also know as Tread) is simply the separation/distance between the two pedal cranks of a bicycle or...

Fundraise your way to new Indoor Cycles… could that ever work?

by John | Aug 28, 2014 | Indoor Cycling Bikes, Latest News, Training With Power, Your Fitness Business

There's a lot of pressure on clubs and studios to upgrade to the latest technology... those basic, conventional bikes just don't cut it when there's a new competitor down the street. So what does a struggling fitness studio do to come up with the cash (two grand or...