Last Updated -
3rd February 2022
I have always maintained my exercises for my 73 year old back but
recently I was finding my legs starting to ache when sitting around in
the house writing. My motorbikes are off the road and in the garage during the
winter period and I usually avoid any cycling when the weather is bad;
and in Scotland that is invariably the case.
A good friend recommended getting an exercise bike, one of those with
the spinning flywheel for using indoors when I could not get out and
about on my pedal cycle. I could even use it all year around when it is
cold or it is raining.
I checked out the indoor exercise bikes on Amazon and was blown away by
the choices available and at various prices. It was a nightmare trying
to decide, so I took the easy way out and purchased the exercise bike
that my friend was using.
It is the
Jupgod Exercise Bike which cost
£155.99 including vat and delivery. It is made in China and arrived
after 4 days of ordering. I was dubious but my concerns relative to its
build and finish were unfounded. The mechanicals, the build and finish
were top notch. It arrived in a well padded brown box,
and it was a breeze to put together.
The only time consuming part was adjusting the seat and handlebars for
my arm and leg sizes. It is fully and easily adjustable using the
locking hand wheels on the frame.
The Jupgod is rock solid on the carpet floor thanks to its well spread
support bars and can be moved about by lifting the rear support bar and
pushing/pulling the bike on its front wheels that engage when it is
angled up. Sitting on the bike and cycling is also rock solid, the seat
and the handlebars are well secured and do not move.
I also purchased a
Sony Xperia 5 III Smartphone
to replace my old bog standard Samsung. The Xperia has a great camera
and Pro Photography App. I also purchased an
Amazfit GTR 3 Pro Watch
to record my fitness exercises.
I get on the cycle shorts, trainers and I am off on my indoor travels. I even have a special holder which was supplied with the bike for my smartphone. I can stream cycling videos to watch while I exercise -