Great video. I have both the bike erg and the ski erg. Just finished a 100 cal bike and 1000 meter ski for time. Nice quick getting the heart rate up combo. Planning on getting the rower sometime this year
Great video and very informative. Thanks for posting it. Are you able to ride this with your back fairly upright? I'm concerned about straining my lower back if I have to bend too deeply to reach the handle bars? Also, did you buy it direct from the manufacturer? Thanks!
@D Gr…with the seat and handle bar adjustments, you should be able to find comfortable ride height. I purchased privately from a guy who bought it and never used it. Hope this helps…stay safe and well!
Great videos on the Concept 2 Bike Erg. My question is do you find the "dead spots" to be problematic, and, therefore, making spin bikes with a fixed flywheel better for the overall cardio work out since they don't have these "dead spots"?
@Dammit Jim...Good question. No, I do not find the dead spots problematic at all...in fact, I consider them a trigger/reminder to pick up my pedal stroke. I’ve spent countless hours on bike trainers, especially when I was competing in Triathlons, and I can tell you the Bike Erg is great for overall cardio and more specific/targeted training. Stay safe and well!
Thank you for the video. I think I'm sold on getting one! My question is: as a cardio workout, how do you think the bike erg compares to a spin bike? In my country the bike erg is several hundred dollars more expensive than a decent spin bike like the Schwinn IC4. Is it worth the extra dollars? Appreciate any comments!
@Be Real Great question. In my opinion, the bike erg produces a better cardio workout and I’ve used both. The resistance keeps on increasing when you spin fast and decreases when you reduce the speed of pedaling. Unlike a spin bike where the pedals keep rotating if you stop pedaling, the Bike Erg allows you to coast and then return to your pedal stroke, which is just like riding a regular bike, giving you greater control over the workout. Even with the damper fully closed, if you pedal fast enough, it’s a great workout. What country are you located in?
This is such a helpful video, thank you! I’m getting my Concept 2 Bike Erg tomorrow and I’m super excited. Going to order the bottle holder and toe clips too and looking for an iPad holder also which I know you said Concept 2 sell but often OOS. Thanks for all the tips and advice : ) In terms of saddle and handle height / distance, how would you advise to set this up? Measuring against hip height etc?
@Anna Mildwater I’m excited for you...you’re going to love it! For saddle and handle height, I just had to adjust a few times to find my sweet spot. Both are very easy to move so you shouldn’t have any issues with finding the right fit. Try the Concept2 WOD too...easy to program and lots of variety. Stay safe and well!
They now have a device holder that accommodates phones and tablets. This is a new redesign product and is included with the current new bike shipments. I imagine you can order directly from C2 for existing bikes.
@ Entirely Honest…you absolutely can and I know some that live in areas where the weather doesn’t always cooperate, so they have no other choice. My feeling is, if you are committed to getting your training rides in, you
@@plantED Thank you! :) That noise seems like no joke tho eh. Might just get a trainer for my actual road bike. Will see! Thank you tho, and hope to see you back on the TH-cam scene as well. We need more vegans 😜
@@plantED Hey dude, ended up getting the bikeerg and have been loving it. Just wanted to ask your opinions on the toe clips, and if you think they are worth getting? Thanks again :)
Great video. I just received the bike and it is a great addition to my C2 rower. Incidentally, the current bikes ship with a re engineered device holder that allows use of phones and tablets. It will hold my 12 inch iPad as well as smaller phones and tablets.
Hi, I like to pedal against high resistance in short intervals to blast my quads-- is the resistance of the Bike Erg strong enough for this? Also, looking at the Sole SB900 and Bowflex C6 which are the same price as the Bike Erg--any experience with these?
@Ab Yes, you can really blast your quads with the damper wide open...the harder you pedal, the more resistance. A 20-30 second max effort interval set will have your legs on fire! I can’t comment on the Sole SB900 or Bowflex C6 as I have had the opportunity to ride either. Hope this helps...stay safe and well!
@@plantED Thanks for your response. In a max effort interval sprint what would fail first your wind or your legs? How long can you pedal at max effort with damper on 10? Also, I see in one of your comments that you tried the Schwinn IC4 (which is the same bike as the Bowflex C6) --how would you rate the max resistance on the Schwinn compared to the Bike Erg?
@Ab Hello....I would say an interval session with max effort of 30 seconds, above 600 watts would be be killer! Your legs will tire out first. Interesting on your Schwinn comment...I have never been on that bike. I owned a Cascade CMX pro prior to the Bike Erg and the highest level of resistance on that bike also produced a great workout. The only difference being that your resistance is fixed until you change the setting. On the Bike Erg, I feel you have more control over your ride and can change intensity simply by pedaling faster. Even with the damper completely closed, you can get a great workout in. Hope this helps.
@d b...it’s when there’s a slight pause in your pedal stroke, i.e. not a full, continuous rotation. Stay safe and well and let me know if you have any other questions.
@@plantED ah right. Iv bought a c2 bike erg. Coming in the few weeks. Never been on one before. So it isn't a smooth pedal cycle like the watt bike for example?
@d b...It’s a very smooth ride..:the only time you’ll feel the dead spot is when you get up off the seat and your pedal stroke is too slow. If you ride with clipless pedals, will not be an issue. If not, order the toe clips I show in the video and that will help too.
@@plantED this was a very useful video. I love the Bike Erg but did notice the dead spot when I get out of the saddle. Hoping maybe getting a clipless pedals will help. I was struggling with whether or not about trading it in for a spin bike instead.
@@plantED i wanted the bikerg bad. It was either the bikeerg or a kadilac bar+joroto x2. Ended up with the bar and joroto cus if I would have gone bar and bikeerg the wife would have left me 😩🤣
Great presentation, very informative. Looking to buy one later this year. Nice house btw! Hope that piano gets lots of love.
@George Servian…thank you and re-connect when purchase…you’re going to love it! Stay safe and well!
Great video. I have both the bike erg and the ski erg. Just finished a 100 cal bike and 1000 meter ski for time. Nice quick getting the heart rate up combo. Planning on getting the rower sometime this year
@xjr1618x Thanks for the feedback and support. That’s a great HIIT session you just completed...well done. Stay safe and well!
I just got one it's a great exercise equipment ! I love it ! Never mind about the little notice us having a podcast on us ear anyway
Great video and very informative. Thanks for posting it. Are you able to ride this with your back fairly upright? I'm concerned about straining my lower back if I have to bend too deeply to reach the handle bars? Also, did you buy it direct from the manufacturer? Thanks!
@D Gr…with the seat and handle bar adjustments, you should be able to find comfortable ride height. I purchased privately from a guy who bought it and never used it. Hope this helps…stay safe and well!
@@plantED Thanks very much. Great channel!
Very random question:what shorts are those? I'm interested in the Erg bike and new training shorts. Thanks for the review.
Shorts are from Vuori…My favorite workout gear. Stay safe and well.
Great videos on the Concept 2 Bike Erg. My question is do you find the "dead spots" to be problematic, and, therefore, making spin bikes with a fixed flywheel better for the overall cardio work out since they don't have these "dead spots"?
@Dammit Jim...Good question. No, I do not find the dead spots problematic at all...in fact, I consider them a trigger/reminder to pick up my pedal stroke. I’ve spent countless hours on bike trainers, especially when I was competing in Triathlons, and I can tell you the Bike Erg is great for overall cardio and more specific/targeted training. Stay safe and well!
@@plantED Thanks for reply!! I'll take what you say into consideration. You too stay safe.
Thank you for the video. I think I'm sold on getting one!
My question is: as a cardio workout, how do you think the bike erg compares to a spin bike? In my country the bike erg is several hundred dollars more expensive than a decent spin bike like the Schwinn IC4. Is it worth the extra dollars? Appreciate any comments!
@Be Real Great question. In my opinion, the bike erg produces a better cardio workout and I’ve used both.
The resistance keeps on increasing when you spin fast and decreases when you reduce the speed of pedaling. Unlike a spin bike where the pedals keep rotating if you stop pedaling, the Bike Erg allows you to coast and then return to your pedal stroke, which is just like riding a regular bike, giving you greater control over the workout. Even with the damper fully closed, if you pedal fast enough, it’s a great workout. What country are you located in?
@@plantED That sounds awesome. Just put myself on the waiting list. I'm in Australia. Cheers.
Right on...stay safe and well!
This is such a helpful video, thank you! I’m getting my Concept 2 Bike Erg tomorrow and I’m super excited. Going to order the bottle holder and toe clips too and looking for an iPad holder also which I know you said Concept 2 sell but often OOS.
Thanks for all the tips and advice : )
In terms of saddle and handle height / distance, how would you advise to set this up? Measuring against hip height etc?
@Anna Mildwater I’m excited for you...you’re going to love it! For saddle and handle height, I just had to adjust a few times to find my sweet spot. Both are very easy to move so you shouldn’t have any issues with finding the right fit. Try the Concept2 WOD too...easy to program and lots of variety. Stay safe and well!
They now have a device holder that accommodates phones and tablets. This is a new redesign product and is included with the current new bike shipments. I imagine you can order directly from C2 for existing bikes.
Hey dude, you mentioned you used to do triathlons. Do you think I would be able to do super long rides on the bikeerg? 50-100 miles? Thanks!
@ Entirely Honest…you absolutely can and I know some that live in areas where the weather doesn’t always cooperate, so they have no other choice. My feeling is, if you are committed to getting your training rides in, you
always find a way. Stay safe and well!
@@plantED Thank you! :) That noise seems like no joke tho eh. Might just get a trainer for my actual road bike. Will see! Thank you tho, and hope to see you back on the TH-cam scene as well. We need more vegans 😜
@Entirely Honest…appreciate the love…I’ll be back toward the end of the year.
@@plantED Hey dude, ended up getting the bikeerg and have been loving it. Just wanted to ask your opinions on the toe clips, and if you think they are worth getting? Thanks again :)
Great video. I just received the bike and it is a great addition to my C2 rower. Incidentally, the current bikes ship with a re engineered device holder that allows use of phones and tablets. It will hold my 12 inch iPad as well as smaller phones and tablets.
@Fed Guy…right on! Good to know…appreciate the feedback and info on the device holder. Stay safe and well!
Thank you!
Hi, I like to pedal against high resistance in short intervals to blast my quads-- is the resistance of the Bike Erg strong enough for this? Also, looking at the Sole SB900 and Bowflex C6 which are the same price as the Bike Erg--any experience with these?
@Ab Yes, you can really blast your quads with the damper wide open...the harder you pedal, the more resistance. A 20-30 second max effort interval set will have your legs on fire! I can’t comment on the Sole SB900 or Bowflex C6 as I have had the opportunity to ride either. Hope this helps...stay safe and well!
@@plantED Thanks for your response. In a max effort interval sprint what would fail first your wind or your legs? How long can you pedal at max effort with damper on 10? Also, I see in one of your comments that you tried the Schwinn IC4 (which is the same bike as the Bowflex C6) --how would you rate the max resistance on the Schwinn compared to the Bike Erg?
@Ab Hello....I would say an interval session with max effort of 30 seconds, above 600 watts would be be killer! Your legs will tire out first. Interesting on your Schwinn comment...I have never been on that bike. I owned a Cascade CMX pro prior to the Bike Erg and the highest level of resistance on that bike also produced a great workout. The only difference being that your resistance is fixed until you change the setting. On the Bike Erg, I feel you have more control over your ride and can change intensity simply by pedaling faster. Even with the damper completely closed, you can get a great workout in. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the information.
Great info! Thank you
Have you hooked it up to TrainerRoad ?
@ Jared Chaplin…I haven’t…good suggestion.
Love your podcast Joe.
Can you reset the memory from the bike?
@Luis Gutierrez…yes you can. Stay safe and well!
What do you mean by the dead spot at the bottom?
@d b...it’s when there’s a slight pause in your pedal stroke, i.e. not a full, continuous rotation. Stay safe and well and let me know if you have any other questions.
@@plantED ah right. Iv bought a c2 bike erg. Coming in the few weeks. Never been on one before. So it isn't a smooth pedal cycle like the watt bike for example?
@d b...It’s a very smooth ride..:the only time you’ll feel the dead spot is when you get up off the seat and your pedal stroke is too slow. If you ride with clipless pedals, will not be an issue. If not, order the toe clips I show in the video and that will help too.
@@plantED this was a very useful video. I love the Bike Erg but did notice the dead spot when I get out of the saddle. Hoping maybe getting a clipless pedals will help. I was struggling with whether or not about trading it in for a spin bike instead.
@Mike Yu clipless pedals will definitely solve the problem; alternatively, try increasing your pedal stroke. Stay safe and well!
Can you stand on it?
@Royer Ybarra…yes, you can get off the seat and ride. With the damper wide open, it’s an awesome workout! Stay safe and well!
@@plantED i wanted the bikerg bad. It was either the bikeerg or a kadilac bar+joroto x2. Ended up with the bar and joroto cus if I would have gone bar and bikeerg the wife would have left me 😩🤣
@@plantED i ended up retuning the joroto and got the bikeerg and kept the kadillac bar. Wife didn’t leave me either lmaoo🤣🤣
carnivore saved my life...
I can’t vegan
@Chefmasterkaga All good...let me know if you ever decide to try a vegan way of eating. Stay safe and well!