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   Vivienne Naylor on March 12, 2012 at 6:38 am

   John…..as far as you can tell, do these bikes “travel” well?

   I’ve read a few reports re: the Keisers and how they need to be shipped in just the right position and that moving the Schwinns around really affects the calibration of the power console etc. etc.

   I did a 3 hour charity Spin-a-Thon a couple of weekends ago and was a bit disappointed to see that all the Keiser bikes had been taken “German” fashion (anyone who’s ever been to a Mediterranean beach resort and seen the antics that German tourists use to secure the beach chairs will KWIM…….up at 3 am to put their towels and paraphernalia out so no-one else gets a look-in!)…..and then spied some Freemotion bikes. NO power meter, mind.

   I fancy this worked out just fine for me as I would’ve really suffered with the Keiser set-up over the course of 3 hours and I’m now putting a Freemotion on my wish-list for my Big b-day (21 again!!)

   I want something that’s easy to assemble (seems to be the case) and I don’t want to have to mess around with stuff that doesn’t work right…….surmising that, if I have any sort of problem with, say, the console a single user isn’t going to have the same clout as a gym that’s ordered a whole slew of bikes that have issues.

   Vivienne

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   John on March 12, 2012 at 8:31 am

   Funny Vivienne – I do the same thing (under direction from Amy) when we’re in Jamaica 🙂

   I don’t know your mechanical aptitude, but the FreeMotion S11.0 was very easy to assemble with a few simple hand tools and the multi tool I carry in the saddle pouch on my tandem – metric allen wrenches

   I frustrates me to watch the birth of “Wives-Tales” over at Pedal-On, the club where I teach and other online places.

   There is no issue moving a FreeMotion or Keiser.

   Schwinn AC Performance’s position sensor is sensitive to changes if the floor is un-level or if changes are made to the leveling feet. If the bike is moved you just need to run through the simple calibration – not a problem with just one bike 🙂

   I feel the Internet has made it very easy to communicate poor service through sites like this one and Pedal-On, bringing you on parity with a large club when you need help.

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   Ciclo Busca on August 15, 2026 at 8:41 pm

   Interesting deal, especially because training with power can completely change how you approach indoor cycling. Having watts and RPM visible makes it much easier to control intensity and compare sessions instead of relying only on perceived effort. Even though this promotion has ended, it’s still a good reminder of how useful the right equipment can be. For anyone who enjoys researching cycling gear and comparing options, Ciclo Busca at https://ciclobusca.com.br/ is also worth checking out.

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   Vilico & Kyncilor on August 15, 2026 at 8:42 pm

   A power meter on an indoor bike is such a useful addition, especially for structured sessions where you want something more objective than just resistance and heart rate. I also find that longer indoor sessions make the small comfort details much more noticeable, particularly pressure and sweat around the hands. I’ve been looking at cycling gloves from Vilico & Kyncilor at https://vilicoekyncilor.com.br/ for that reason. The S11 setup sounds like it would make home training much more engaging.

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