Max Ultraflex Simulation Spin Bike

Most indoor bikes are rigid, and that rigidity is what makes them feel like furniture. A simulation spin bike uses a sprung frame that rocks side to side as you pedal, which is a far closer match to what your body does on a real road.

What makes a simulation spin bike different

Two springs sit in the frame to reproduce the natural swing of cycling. When you stand up on a climb, the bike moves with you rather than fighting you. As a result your hips and core work the way they do outdoors instead of staying locked in one plane.

That is not just a comfort feature. Riders who train indoors on rigid bikes often find their handling feels rusty when they get back on the road, and a rocking frame closes a good part of that gap.

The 40lb flywheel and belt drive

A 40 lb flywheel is heavy for this price bracket, and heavier flywheels feel smoother because momentum carries you through the top and bottom of each stroke. Combined with a triangular heavy-duty steel frame, the bike stays planted even when you are out of the saddle.

The drive is a belt rather than a chain. Belts run quietly and need no lubrication, so an early morning session does not wake the house.

Fit and adjustment

The U-shaped handlebar offers seven positions and multiple grips, so you can sit upright for a recovery ride or drop low for a sprint. The padded racing seat adjusts for height, and the distance between seat and handlebar adjusts too.

That second adjustment is the one people overlook. Reach length is what decides whether a bike fits a 1.6 metre rider and a 1.9 metre rider equally well, and a great many bikes only adjust up and down.

Monitor and device holders

The LCD monitor records time, odometer, calories, speed, distance and pulse. Meanwhile there are holders for both an iPad and a phone, plus an extendable phone holder on the handlebar, so you can follow a class or watch something through a long steady ride.

Simulation spin bike specifications

• Flywheel: 40 lb
• Frame: triangular heavy-duty steel
• Drive: belt, smooth and low noise
• Special feature: twin-spring rocking system
• Handlebar: U-shaped, 7 positions, multiple grips
• Seat: padded racing seat, height adjustable
• Reach: adjustable seat-to-handlebar distance
• Pedals: adjustable caged pedals
• Monitor: LCD — time, odometer, calories, speed, distance, pulse
• Holders: iPad holder, phone holder, extendable handlebar holder

Who a simulation spin bike suits

Cyclists training through the rainy season, anyone who takes online spin classes, and anyone who wants hard cardio without impact. The rocking frame makes long sessions considerably more tolerable than a rigid bike does.

Compare it with the standard bikes in our exercise bike range, or browse the wider cardio equipment we stock.

Price in Kenya

It is KSh 49,000, down from KSh 54,000. For a 40 lb flywheel, a sprung frame and full reach adjustment, that is strong value against imported spin bikes at the same specification.

Common questions

Is a simulation spin bike noisy?

No. The belt drive is the quiet option, and there is no chain to rattle or oil.

Does the rocking movement feel unstable?

It is controlled by the springs rather than loose. The frame itself stays planted; the movement is deliberate.

Will it fit tall and short riders?

Yes. Seat height, handlebar position and the distance between them all adjust.

Can I hold a tablet on it?

Yes, there are holders for both a tablet and a phone.