Planet Bike 3040 Superflash Tail Light and Blaze Headlight Light Set
- Combo bike light set with Superflash taillight and Blaze headlight
- Half-watt Blaze LED light provides wide visibility on the road or trail
- Superflash taillight includes 3 half-watt Blaze LEDs and 2 eXtreme LEDs
- Rear light includes bike mounts and clip mount for easy attachment
- Each light runs for up to 100 hours on single battery set; lifetime warranty
Planet Bike Blaze 1/2w & Superflash Headlight & Taillight Sets offer great performance and reliability Blaze features 1/2w LED that is many times brighter than a standard LEDNotify drivers and other cyclists of your presence from up to 1 mile away with the Planet Bike Superflash taillight and Blaze headlight set. Equipped with a half-watt Blaze LED light for the front and a combo LED set for the back, the set provides wide visibility in both flashing and steady modes, depending on your preference. In addition, the rear Superflash light–which includes three half-watt Blaze LEDs and 2 eXtreme LEDs–clips to just about anything, with bike mounts and a clip mount to get you started. As a result, you have no excuse to see poorly or go unseen while riding. Each of the two lights runs for up to 100 hours per battery set (2 AAs for the Blaze and 2 AAAs for the Superflash, included) and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. About Planet Bike
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List Price: $ 54.99
Price: $ 29.97
ProForm 290 SPX Indoor Cycle Trainer
- Cycle trainer is designed to provide users of all fitness levels a challenging, fat-burning cardiovascular workout in as little time as possible
- Adjustable, nonslip handlebars and padded seat that adjusts horizontally and vertically enable you to quickly set custom riding position
- Chain drive system delivers smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride, and conveniently placed water bottle holder helps you stay hydrated
- Includes built-in transport wheels to accommodate moving from place to place, and has 250-pound maximum weight capacity
- Limited five-year manufacturer’s warranty on frame and limited 90-day manufacturer’s warranty on parts and labor
- Measures 48.6 x 46.5 x 19.9 inches (W x H x D)
The ProForm 290 SPX allows cycling without the worry of weather, time of day, or traffic.Enjoy a topnotch workout without leaving the home with the ProForm 290 SPX indoor cycle trainer. Built to deliver the ultimate in cardio exercise, the 290 SPX is ideal whether you’re a weekend warrior or a first-time fitness buyer.
The bike’s built-in transport wheels make it easy to move from room to room.The trainer is equipped with adjustable nonslip handlebars, helping you quickly find the perfect position for your workout. The pedals, meanwhile, include toe cages designed to keep your feet comfortably in place while increasing stability. For added intensity, you can flip the pedals and use them with the opposite side up. And users will love the elegance of the 290 SPX’s chain drive system, which delivers a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride. Other features include a padded seat that adjusts vertically and horizontally, a convenient water bottle holder, and built-in transport wheels
List Price: $ 599.99
Price: $ 298.00
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Proform 290SPX Great Bike,
I’ve been researching spinning bikes for home use for several months. Wanted to find something that is solid and good quality. Reading the original review about this bike on Amazon.com was extremely informative and important. I kept coming back to it to get more details. It was a great reference for me when I went shopping. So when I found the bike in a local sporting store, I knew what I had to look for & look at closely. I tested it and found that I had to look no further. I purchased it & brought it home on 7/30/10.
Here’s what I found:
Budget-friendly. Simple as that.
Made by a division of Ion Fitness which also makes several other bikes including Nordictrack. Proform has been around a while so the quality and reputation are there.
Bike is heavy, solid, & very good quality. All parts were well wrapped & assembly was a snap. From reading reviews, I knew that there would be very few parts because the main body of the bike is one piece. Comes with enough bolt/screws, washers and tools. I didn’t find the instructions confusing but I had done so much research that it was pretty easy to figure out. It was handle bars, seat, & bottom braces. That was about it. Took us 30 minutes tops. IMPORTANT NOTE: Remember to really tighten the seat when you get it attached. I’ve read some reviews stating this was difficult. Same goes with the handle bars. The knob on the front of the bike by the handle bars works to both adjust the height of the bars as well as tightens them so they don’t wobble.
I once had a computerized magnetic resistance bike & it was a hassle to assemble in comparison. I love the simplicity of this bike.
Handle bars & seat are very smooth adjustment for both height & length of your body. The handle bars cannot be adjusted for pitch but I found that just having them a bit higher was a perfect fit. I’m 5’3″ & my husband is almost 6′. It will be easy for each of us to readjust the seat.
Bike rode very smoothly & quiet in the store when I tested it. Exact same ride when I assembled the new one at home. Very smooth & very quiet. Oh I can hear the wheel turning & I can hear myself pedaling…but there are no squeaks or creaking. I went for a 40 minute “ride” as soon as it was put together.
Resistance lever is sensitive but that’s OK. Just a slight twist increases tension gradually. Very smooth transitions. Just reach down and twist a little bit to suit your workout.
When I stood up on the pedals, I found it almost rode like an elliptical. The bike didn’t wobble or jiggle and I was able to put full weight on the pedals with no problem. I felt the workout when I finished too.
To move it, just tip it up at the handle-bars and it rolls very smoothly and easily. Ease back down to settle into a new spot.
It is a sleek looking bike in a nice black enamel finish with red flywheel and red/black seat. Has kind of a high tech look. It’s very pleasing to look at if that matters to you. Remember to wipe it down if you have a rigorous workout to avoid any damage from moisture.
I do realize there is no coast feature on most spinners. I read that as a con in other reviews. However, I really like the red brake lever that is part of the resistance knob. When it’s time to slow down, I just sit back on the seat, press down slightly on the brake, and it slows me down or stops me. Or you can just ease up the resistance to a very light level and slow down your pedaling. It’s pretty much just like a regular outdoor bike. When you want to slow down, you press on your hand brakes. IMPORTANT NOTE: When I get off, I screw down the resistance knob tight so it locks the pedals & wheel. ***This is one safety feature that is important if you have small children in the house who may be curious. You’ll want to avoid pinched fingers.***
I’m not going to say anything negative about the seat. It’s a typical bike seat. I’m a 50-something female and I found that bike shorts work just fine. I may buy a new seat or a seat cover eventually. But, seriously, I didn’t find it all that bad. We ride outdoor bikes and the seat isn’t really all that different from my mountain bike.
Pedal straps are just a tiny bit cumbersome but that’s just me. I can’t seem to slip my feet into them real easily. But I’m also wearing regular fitness shoes not spinner shoes. So it may be just because they were stiff & new. I owe it to the bike to give them time to break in. They can always be substituted or removed.
Wish it had a speedometer. I have a simple wireless bike computer for my outdoor bike and I’m currently researching whether I can find something similar to attach to this indoor bike. I didn’t want a bike with a big huge screen. Not only does it add unnecessary cost, but it will get in the way when I lean forward on the handlebars. I love the simplicity but I would like to…
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|Stevie B.,
19July 2010: I purchased this item in mid-June, and have owned it for several weeks. I got it as a replacement for the used StairMaster PT4400 I had and loved, but it broke down on me. I paid $1200 and did not want another used one at +$4K, so I looked for other options. I never even considered a “spin” bike, because I did not know what they were! However, I wanted to keep costs under $400. One day in a Sports Chalet, I tried one—BLADEZ FITNESS JET, a solid bike. I exercised for about 5 minutes and knew the spin bike would meet my need for cardio. However, the JET was $599, over my budget.
RESEARCH: I did a LOT of research on the internet, and boy, these spin bikes have been falling like rocks! I finally found the Proform 290 SPX at a store called the Sports Authority for $299 (regularly $399). They just put one together that was not even on the floor yet, so I had to go in the back to test it. After a couple of minutes, I again saw that a spin bike would work, so I purchased it. My experience at some spin classes at 24 Hour Fitness taught me that the standard seat would be too uncomfortable, so I also purchased an old-school wide seat with jell padding, which turned out to be a good decision.
ASSEMBLY: I am NOT a mechanically inclined guy, and this thing was easy for me to put together. The only things to attach were the handlebars, peddles, and the feet, and the tools were all supplied, although I used my ratchet wrench because it was faster.
WORKING OUT: The bike is pretty stable. My weight was about 250 when I started out, and the Proform 290 SPX is rated at a max weight of 250lbs, but I know items like these have a “safety factor” and can take more weight than 250lbs. I get a great workout with this bike.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SPX 290 AND THE STAR TRAC AT 24 HOUR FITNESS: I am comparing the SPX with a more expensive bike, the STAR TRAC, because for those who are new buyers (like me) it will show one does not have to spend big money to get an effective spin bike.
The Startrek is an outstanding bike made for commercial use. The big difference is the Startrek has more resolution in changing resistance; in other words, it takes more turns to vary the resistance. On the Proform 290 SPX, as I turn the knob where I can feel resistance, I only have about a half turn to get to the maximum resistance, and I cannot turn the knob anymore. However, this is not a problem. The main point is that the user knows the “sweet spots” of resistance settings for the bike.
Once I get going, I only turn the resistance knob in one quarter to eighth inch increments throughout the entire exercise, and I easily maintain 77-81% of my heart rate. Other differences between these two bikes is the because the Star Trac is a commercial bike, it will take a 350lb person, and the cabling on the Star Trac is covered by the frame, so getting sweat on the cables and fasteners is greatly minimized. I overcame this by putting clear RTV over the screws and foot pedals (not the handlebar) and I put a hole in a small towel and put it over the resistance knob to keep my sweat off the break cabling. This is important, for water and salt from sweating will eventually corrode the fittings. On a final note, the STAR TRAC SPINNER PRO is about $1000 compared to the price of $299 I paid.
SETTING THE PACE: I have seen reviews on these bikes where people say it should have a computer. Well, that’s fine, but this will add to the price. All I use is a clock, the countdown timer from my watch, and a heart-rate monitor (the most important tool). The clock I use to track my workout time. I have the countdown timer on my watch set to repeat every 90 seconds. Moreover, the heat-rate monitor I use to pace myself.
THE FIRST TEN MINUTES, I go in 90 second intervals, alternating between sitting and standing, increasing the resistance in eight-inch increments.
THE REST OF THE EXERCICE, I go in 10 minute stretches. I maintain an even pace at 70-75% of my heart rate. At the end of the 10 minutes, I do another interval standing up and pedaling (also known as a standing hill climb) for 90 seconds with more resistance and get my heart rate up to +85%, then level back down to 72-75%.
Thus, in a 45-50 minute routine, I start with a 7-10 minute segment of intervals increasing the resistance to get my heart rate going. After that, I do 2-3 segments of 10-minutes each at a constant pace, and end each of these segment with a 90 second standing hill climb. The final two minutes I wind it down.
MINOR ISSUE: The only thing about this bike (not enough to rate it lower), is that there is a high-pitched “hum” I get from the flywheel, but it disappears after after about half-way through the exercise while I maintain an even pace. The “hum” has no effect on the flywheel operation or resistance settings.
TRAINING: It…
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|Good quality set for a reasonable price,
This set of blinky lights is a great option to get set up for night riding. I purchased the set because I had seen the Superflash Tail Light in action and was very impressed. In my opinion, it is one of the best bike tail lights available. The tail light alone would warrant a 5 star rating.
The headlight, I was not quite as impressed with. It’s a quality light, but I found it was no brighter than the existing LED headlight I have owned for approximately 5 years. I was hoping that the improvements in LED technology would make this a brighter light. It’s still a very good light to make you visible, but not quite enough to be used as your only source of light when it’s completely dark out. Also, I did not have any issues with the attachment as other commenters have mentioned. Once you understand how the mechanism works, it is easy to adjust and superior to most attachment systems with the multitude of rubber spacers.
Conclusion: If Planet Bike packaged their 1 watt headlight with the Superflash tail light, that would be an ideal combination. As is, this set is a very good value.
|The good and bad,
I bought this combo because I really needed a tail light and the extra headlight would be a bonus. Well, here’s the story. The Superflash tail light is simply incredible. Whether in blink or steady mode, this thing is BRIGHT, even in daytime with direct sunlight. I have two of these Superflash tail lights and motorists can’t miss me – in flashing mode you look like an emergency vehicle! The Superflash has survived falling off my bike while riding with only minor scuffs (I failed to clip it in completely – you need to be careful about that). The Blaze headlight is, on the other hand, disappointing. It has a very narrow, focused beam of only moderate brightness. In flashing mode, the beam is way too narrow as a “be seen” light, unless the observer is dead center in front of the beam. I use the Blaze as a spot light supplement to a wider angle headlight, but I would not recommend it as a sole headlight.
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