Different folks for different folks I suppose. Where as you don’t see the need for the extras on certain items, I on the other hand have no need or desire for an Apple watch or even Alexa for example. I in turn don’t see the point to what the Peloton offers with its workout programs and live coaches and all those bells and whistles, but I’m sure others find that to be what’s attractive about that equipment.
I just want to be able to somehow access the same info I’d be able to see if I could visually look at my bike’s output display. See my progress, chart my miles logged etc. No different than wanting the same on a treadmill or even going for a walk for that matter. What’s the point to going for a leisurely stroll other than trying to get the semblance of a workout in? try to see if you can increase your distance, maybe pick up the pace and cover more ground in a shorter period of time with the apps on your phone? I’m more inclined to buy the accessories separately to make my “dumb” bike a bit smarter as opposed to buying a smart bike whereas the Bluetooth Instant Pot episode shows, built in accessibility can be a fickle thing. All things being equal, I’d opt for the more analog option or at least where there’s a backup or workaround in case the technology or app or whatever breaks. Either way, it’s good we have options to fit our particular use cases and needs. Cristóbal From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Saturday, March 6, 2021 8:33 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: accessible accessories to make a dumb exercise bike a smart exercise bike Hi Cristobal, We purchased a spin bike a while ago and it's also very simple and without any smart features. My wife and I do have Apple Watches so we use them to set whatever we want to do, mostly just by time, e.g. a 15-minute, 20-minute etc. indoor bike workout. I find it is nice enough to see my heart rate, calories burned and so on, but personally I don't get it why I would want all that other stuff, e.g. distance, cadence and so on. I couldn't care less how far these electronic gadgets thinks I biked, I mean, I'm just in one spot and as long as I get a workout then that is what I want. To me a lot of these gadgets are ways to liberate me from my hard-earned Dollars and I find there is just too many ways for me to spend it so in recent years I have really scaled back the gadget stuff and I ask myself if I really want let alone need something. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Cristobal Muñoz Sent: Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:55 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: accessible accessories to make a dumb exercise bike a smart exercise bike Hello Richard, If only it were that simple. This CNet articles gives a quick breakdown on what one would need to make a “dumb” bike smarter: https://www.cnet.com/health/diy-peloton-bike-how-to-build-your-own-smart-cycle/ There are gadgets that measure power output and that can measure distance along with heart rate, but as always the question for us is what’s accessible. Simon’s response was helpful in letting me know that Wahoo’s platform and products are more or less accessible for example. One can go all out to try to replicate the Peloton experience, but I just really want access to my workout stats. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9:46 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: accessible accessories to make a dumb exercise bike a smart exercise bike I would think that the phone in your pocket would track your steps if you enabled that in the health app, or a pedometer app. And, doesn't the Fitbit track heart rate if you do not want the Apple Watch? Just some thoughts. Richard "You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space, that I really wish I'd listened to what my mother told me when I was young." "Why, what did she tell you?" "I don't know, I didn't listen." -- Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy On Mar 3, 2021, at 8:15 PM, Cristobal Muñoz <cristobalm...@gmail.com <mailto:cristobalm...@gmail.com> > wrote: Hello list, So as the subject line states, I’d like to make my “dumb” exercise bike smarter. I’ve poked around online and there appear to be lots of resources on this topic since I like a lot of other folks don’t’ feel like shelling out the big bucks for a peloton along with the subscription. I’ve got a 15 year old Schwinn recumbent bike that is still holding strong and am not looking to upgrade as long as it’s still working. Even then, I think I’d be more inclined to buying a more traditional bike for when I next upgrade instead of something that’s Internet connected where with any sort of app or firmware update, it can become inaccessible just like that. Anyway, getting to my question, has anyone tackled this dumb bike/smart bike project? Can they recommend any iOS accessible tools to get for measuring heart rate, speed, distance etc.? I’m not an Apple watch owner and have no desire to get one and would be perfectly fine with a stand-alone heart rate monitor. My understanding is that Wahoo fitness stuff is the way to go to get connected, but again and as always, what’s accessible for us? iOS app/service? Thanks, Cristobal -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. 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