ProForm Studio Bike Review - Is it Good for Mountain Bike Riders?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ย. 2020
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Sometimes work, weather or other forces outside of our control make it difficult for us to ride our mountain bikes as often as we'd like. If you're like me, you have to find an alternative to get those workouts in, even when daylight or the conditions don't allow. I was searching for a more comfortable and interactive alternative to my road bike/trainer combo and pulled the trigger on a ProForm Studio Bike. This is in the same class as a Peloton or Nordic Track studio bike, but a bit cheaper. The purpose of this review is to determine if the ProForm Studio Bike is a viable training tool for mountain bikers. I go over the way it works, the things I like and dislike, and finally, whether or not I've found the training I do on this bike to be useful out on the trail. Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & enjoy. - กีฬา
Great review man. Answered all my questions and that deal you got was a steal, thats awesome.
I’m stoked that you found it helpful. Thanks for checking out the channel 🤘🏼
Best review yet! Thank you!!
Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching 🤘🏼
Good review, even better liquor table!
Thanks! It’s my motivation while I’m in the bike 😆
Nice video!!! Very informative and made my decision based on your honest opinion and the logic of bang for your buck! . I got the same deal that you did just waiting on delivery...die to covid somewhere in January. I hope they due that update and if not I'll adapt to it! Thank you!
Rad! I’m glad you found it helpful 🤘🏼
Ya know mate, you did a phenomenal job with this review. I have been considering this bike for awhile. I only use my bike on recovery days as I'm a climber so use my incline trainer daily. Once a week I like to use the bike. Thank you for being in depth. I am really bummed about the resistance not syncing up properly. I love Ifit and would never consider the Peloton kit because of their software. I haven't had any issues with the syncing issues on the incline trainer. I don't think the fact that it's a nordictrack has anything to do with it because they are the same company. I hope lots of people see this video. Proform (if you see this) - fix it fast. Lots of people won't be buying your kit because of this.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 😊
Great video! Thanks for sharing! 😍
My pleasure, thanks for watching!!! 🤘🏼
I love this indoor bike too!
Thank you for taking the time to review. You certainly answers a lot of questions.
Would love help with having programs ready to go!!! Takes me up to 20mins trying to find a ride I’d like to do - either similar or harder than the past ride I did? 👍🏻
Thank you so much! I get kind of tired of how long it takes to find a ride I want to do as well. Most of the other issues I was having have either been fixed or improved since my review. The power meter is completely inaccurate on mine, but other than that, it’s been great considering the price.
Thank you so much for posting this! I'm waiting for my bike to be delivered and I was starting to regret the decision...but watching this settled my nerves lol now I'm chopping at the bit to get it
You’re absolutely welcome, Vincent, and thank you for watching! I’m glad you found the video and knowing some of the glitches ahead of time should help you not get as frustrated as I did 😆. Even with a few flaws, it’s a good piece of equipment and very useful.
@@PunkUncleShow hey does your resistance match that of the trainer? Mine will begin really hard when I'm supposed to be warming up and fluctuate when they go high or low on resistance?
I have the same issue where the bike resistance does the opposite of what the coach says is happening. That’s my biggest gripe with this thing, but I’ve learned to just expect it now and work around it. You still get a great workout, but it just isn’t always what they’re saying on screen. Everyone I’ve talked to with this bike is having the same issue.
No joke I've been thinking of getting one of these
Man on those days where you just run out of time, it’s a lifesaver
@@PunkUncleShow ya im just trying to beat the cold somehow lol.
Nice review. I appreciate your honest feedback. Really considering this bike option now. Quick question: Is there an hdmi input, or can you play a separate video source on the screen? Thanks again for your help!
There’s no input on the screen. I’m not the most tech dude, but I don’t think there’s any way to feed other video into it. Thanks for checking out the channel! 🤘🏼
Great honest review! Many thanks. Definitely going for this bike over a pelotón. On the syncing issue you have with Strava, can you just wear a fitness watch and sync? I am also a runner and my fitness watches sync seamlessly with Strava.
Cheers!
Thanks, Felipe! I really appreciate you watching 🤘🏼As for the watch, it’s possible if the watch is capable of recording stationary workouts? My phone doesn’t work that way, but maybe a watch would.
Great video and thanks for sharing. I may have missed this part but I am wondering about the audio. Does it have built in speakers or is it headphones only?
Thanks for watching! I actually didn’t think to cover that in the video. It has external speakers and they’re actually really good. Plenty of volume 🤘🏼
amazing love it
Thanks 🙏🏼 for watching!!
Great video thanks
Thanks for checking it out! 🤘🏼
Nice video! Bummer about the mismatch sometimes with the resistances with iFit. The auto change was a big reason I was interested in iFit. Assume it only does a mismatch sometimes and sometimes is correct? What is the size/dimension of the mat under the bike?
That’s correct, the mismatch isn’t constant. And to be honest, I’ve gotten used to just working around it, it I’d still like to see this addressed. The mat I got is about 6x2.5’. Thanks for watching 🤘🏼
Would you be able to tell the the specs on the AC power adaptor? Been struggling to find them online. I just need to know the output voltage. Thanks!
I’m out of town but I can check it when I get back next week 👍
Hey! Thanks for review... Can you pair your own tablet or phone with the iFit and this device? Would the automatic resistance change work?
I don’t believe so. At least I’ve never come across that being a possibility. That would be nice! Thanks for watching 🤘🏼
Great video. Has the sync issue been sorted out now?
Thanks for watching. Yes, the sync issues have been resolved
how fast internet is needed for this machine to sync perfectly? also if you don't mind,does have a fan?is that one the Proform Studio Bike 22,Thank's
No fan on this one. I honestly don’t know how fast the WiFi needs to be. I don’t remember coming across a specific requirement.
I'm considering getting an indoor trainer to drop my bike into. What do you not like about trainers?
It’s hard to explain, but it’s so hard to be comfortable on them for an extended period of time. Even if your fit on the road is on point, when you’re stationary, the bike doesn’t move at all and the way you’re on the saddle doesn’t change much either. A bike that I could ride over 100 miles on no problem, is hard to stay on for over 30 minutes on the trainer. At least that’s how it is for me 🤷♂️
It’s too cold & snow here In northeast for me to MTB- this is the review I was looking for.
Have you compared to peloton?
I’ve not ridden a peloton. My impression is that it’s actually a nicer bike, but the deals on these are what swayed me toward the Pro-Form
@@PunkUncleShow IFit is the app correct ?
Yes, that’s correct 👍
@@shamrock4840 what I’ve read is that peloton is more class based and doesn’t have many scenic routes. The classes are more “professional” than iFit but iFit has a broader spectrum
Hello, I am writing this with a translation program, if there are any errors I apologize. I just had a question? I have the same bike, namely a PRO-FORM smartpower 10.0, similar to your video on TH-cam. When I start my bike I see the IFIT logo and after a few seconds I get a white screen. The bike has always worked well, but currently I only see a white screen when I normally have to get the page with the different training sessions. Can one also reset that bicycle? Or if the screen is broken, can it be ordered afterwards and where? Can you help me out? I have the same screen as in the video on TH-cam. Thank you in advance and kind regards. Guy
Sorry to hear about your issues. I honestly don’t know what’s available as far as replacement parts. I would recommend reaching out to Pro Form directly and inquiring about your options. Good luck!
Good review.. the platform needs work, however it could be better if they invest in it.
Thanks, Bruno! Yeah, I agree. It’s useful as it is now, but they could make it a home run if they work a few bugs out. Thanks for checking my video out!🤘🏼
Hey last questions sorry to hit you w too many;
1 can you lose weight on this bike? I mean can you get a spin class experience?
2. I see the pro form 22 is out , do you think they’ll fix the cadence lag between ifit & pro form? Have you seen an improvement there bc you seem irked by it and I think I’ll be the same .
No worries at all. Yes, you can lose weight and get a spin class level workout. I’ve done some 45 minute videos and felt like they were really solid and I haven’t gotten into the hardest stuff yet. There’s a ton of variety in workouts. I need to get back on the bike and see if the latest update helped with the resistance discrepancies. My wife did a ride the other day and thought it was better so it might be. If you hhave any more questions, feel free to ask 🤘🏼
@@PunkUncleShow awesome thx - think I’m gonna go for it.
Rain & snow slop have my MTB grounded here on east coast.
Stir crazy
Great review. How can I get the audio to play on my tv and soundbar?
Thanks Daniel. This version of the bike isn’t capable of pairing with other audio/video sources to my knowledge
Thanks for your help I appreciate it.
Ever have an issue with the seat post making an irritating creaking noise? It started on the very first ride for me. It does it whether the saddle is set for my height or my girlfriend's height. The noise is definitely coming from where the seat post slides into the frame. Loosening the height adjustment knob and retightening it will stop the creaking temporarily, but it comes back after 10-15 minutes.
Fortunately I haven’t had that issue. Have you reached out to ProForm about it?
@@PunkUncleShow Not yet, but I have found other users with the same issue. I'm not sure what Pro-form can do aside from replace the entire bike or send random replacement parts. Does the slop in your seatpost bushing seem kind of excissive? I am almost confident the creak is coming from the height adjustment knob rocking back and forth trying to stabilize the sloppy fitting seatpost.
Umm, there’s some play, but on mine at least, it seems like a normal amount for the type of assembly it is. I’ll definitely keep an eye on it. In my house the seat height gets adjusted a lot for different people so it’s a point of wear that I’m hoping holds up long-term. Good luck with yours 🤘🏼
Great bike in Have it too
Nice! Thanks for watching 🤘🏼
Could you drill your own holes for saddle height?
I suppose you could. I’m sure it would create a warranty issue, but if you really couldn’t get comfortable, that could be an option
How is the resistance on yours? I just bought one and I think I may have a defective product :/
Mine goes pretty high as far as resistance. Like when it’s maxed out, it’s very heavy, but very light on the lower end. So I think it works pretty well on mine. I had heard that some of the ones sold through Costco had an issue with insufficient resistance but I can’t speak to that from personal experience. I’d definitely reach out to their warranty dept. Good luck and thanks for watching my video! 👊🏼🤘🏼
Has anyone here had a problem with the resistance not working? We just got one and at first it was set at the highest resistance and wouldn't respond to automatic or manual inputs. I checked the wiring and connections and then it got stuck on the easiest setting. Kept messing around and then it worked but now it's back to being stuck on the lowest resistance. In looking into the problem I think someone else mentioned the resistance being opposite of what was being portrayed in the workout.
As for the bike initial impressions are good. My wife is a runner with some knee problems. I am a tried and true cyclist and I personally would rather have something like a Wahoo Kicker. Especially for the money. When the resistance was working I did a couple rides and found the resistance to be seemingly low. I also would rather have the ability to change gears and I could by manually changing the resistance but then I have to reach up and change it (I would love to have the ability to change the resistance on the handlebars) . I would like to have the ability to freewheel, and do Swift and connect to Strava. The seat sucks too. Of course you can change that but for the cost they could have put a better seat on it.
In the end I have a fat bike so I ride all year round. I'm not opposed to doing some indoor (it would be really cool if they took you on some sections of Dirty Kanza or Tour Divide or the like) but this feels too far apart from the real thing. However I hope it will help my wife recover from her knee issues and maybe get into cycling.
Thank you for your review!
Fortunately, I haven’t had the resistance stop working. My issue has been with the resistance changes in-video not being synced with what the trainer is saying. And I hear ya. If I was still riding and racing on the road hard core, this wouldn’t be my choice. However, since I only use it when I can’t ride outside, it’s the perfect little 45 minute supplement for me and at least I don’t dread it like the trainer back in the day 😁
@@PunkUncleShow how fast internet is needed for this machine to sync perfectly? also if you don't mind,does have a fan?is that one the Proform Studio Bike 22,Thank's
Every description where i look for this bike it says there is 50 workouts that do not require a subscription. Is this information not correct?
I honestly don’t know. I’ve had the subscription since I bought it so haven’t tried it without the app connected and signed in. If the ProForm site says that, I’d imagine it’s true
@@PunkUncleShow thank you for the quick reply . i really appreciated. Best of luck!
How's the max resistance on this bike?
Max resistance is quite a bit. I haven’t had a video take me all the way to 22 yet, but I’ve been up to 18’or 19’and it’s incredibly tough. Put it this way, if I’m on say 15 or 16 and doing at least 75 rpm, I’m Gonna be pushing close to 400 watts or possibly over. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for checking it out 🤘🏼
does it work still if you dont suscribe to the monthly suscription?
Yeah, you could just turn it on and do a manual ride.
Can the screen connect to UTube?
No not that I’m aware of
Is sad that couple years ago I brought my bike and now I can’t get a new console, because my seems like broken. On some videos they said to reset but nothing happens. I’m so disappointed, just spent my money for junk!
Aw what a bummer! Sorry to hear that. Hope you figure something out with it.
Bro you upload it to Facebook and that goes to strava
They just released another similar model with a 22” screen!
I just heard about it. Probably pretty sweet. Thanks for watching 🤘🏼
i thought was 39 x 39 months,not 36 months,
36 was what I got, but that was back in August, so it could be different now
fuck, you got enough booze bud.
That’s just where I hide the good stuff 😉