r/IndoorCycling

I've been slowly building a little side project that I thought some of you might find useful:

zworld.papertrails.io

I always found it surprisingly difficult to get a good overview of Zwift's worlds and routes. I wanted to answer simple questions like "Where does this route actually go?", "Which segments overlap?" or "I fancy something around 30 km that's mostly flat."

So I ended up building an interactive route explorer that includes:

Interactive world maps

Route and segment overlays

Elevation profiles

Shareable route links

A simple ride picker based on distance and climbing

It's completely free. I built it alongside a side business my brother and I run - papertrails.io - and mostly because it scratched an itch I'd had for a while.

A big shout out to Zwift Insider and What's On Zwift as well—they've been an invaluable resource while putting this together. The app links back to their route pages rather than trying to replace them.

I'd genuinely love feedback. If you spot incorrect routes, missing segments, bugs, confusing UI, or have ideas for features, let me know. It's very much a passion project and I'd rather improve it than pretend it's finished. 🙂

Hi everyone, I've been building PedalOn since December and first shared it on Reddit back in February. Since then I've been working on the feedback people gave me and improving the app over the past few months.

The app is free and you don't even need to login to access most features.

PedalOn runs directly in Chromium-based browsers. It includes both Watt-vased and Heart Rate zone Pump workouts and also lets you ride real-world routes.

Web site: https://PedalOn.app

App: https://ride.PedalOn.app

I'm at the point where I'd really value more rider feedback before deciding what to build next. Some ideas on my list are multiplayer races, ghost riders, more content, phone apps, and 3D visuals. But, I'd prefer to know what people actually want.

I've been using it regularly, and enjoy the Pump workouts the most, because they've helped me train for recent outdoor events.

Any feedback would be great. Thanks!

I just got myself the Ascend S2 Magentic spin bike and it is lovely! This is my very first piece of at-home fitness equipment, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I’m loving it so far.

I’ve been wanting to get into at-home fitness for a very long time. I first found Ascend back around 2019/2020, and finally pulled the trigger and made the purchase in June 2026.

A big reason I bought this specific bike is that it connects to apps but doesn’t come with a built-in screen. I look at a screen all day for work, so this is the one space where I can connect to an app on my own terms and strictly focus on the workout.

I made a quick short video of the unboxing and assembly, and I’ll be adding more videos about it as I continue my fitness journey

Sorry there is no footage of my younger brother helping with the fly wheel attaching the front wheels stabilizer.

Hi everyone! I’m trying to help my dad fix his upright stationary bike. For a couple of days it’s been continuously beeping when he plugs it in. I’ve tried pressing some buttons and it doesn’t seem to be responding that well. He also mentioned that the resistance went up on its own and it’s basically unusable for him. Ive check the circuit board and it seems like everything is connected and nothing is loose, I checked the film as well and it seems fine. He’s talked to customer care and they can’t seem to figure out a fix for it. He doesn’t want to buy a whole new console because it’ll cost more than how much he got the bike for.

For some context, he’s had it for 7 years and he’s moved with it a couple of times. The warranty has expired. He keeps it in the garage right now and we had a lot of rain come through this last month and I wonder if that could be it? Any advice would be helpful.

I’ve attached a video of the console and beeping.

I've been riding the same bike for several years now and I bought it used. But, even though it worked well, it was time for a change. It was inexpensive, friction resistance, chain drive and has some rusty spots. Thailand is really hard on mechanical things.

At the gym, they have LifeFitness bikes. They are great, but they're not in my budget, so I started researching for alternatives.

There is a chain of sporting goods stores here in Thailand called Decathlon. They are France as well as several SEA countries, but not in the U.S. I gotta say, I love this place. It's like Ikea, but for sporting goods.

They sell the model above, the Domyos Training Bike 900 for $560 USD. Not cheap, but not as much for even a used studio-grade bike. I decided to order one from Decathlon the next day. I wanted to hedge my bets and check out Facebook Marketplace one last time. Someone was selling the same bike, in basically new condition (used once) for $190! I got the bike.

Here are my first impressions after a short spin. By the way, I'm not sponsored or in any way connected with Decathlon.

What I like

It's rock solid. It feels as sturdy as a high-end gym bike. Very quiet. It feels like a much more expensive bike. It's heavier than my old bike, but with the wheels, it's still pretty easy to move around. I really like the fact that the metal parts of the frame are all enclosed and protected from sweat. I like the general design ethic as well.

The mechanism is smooth and quiet and uses magnetic resistance. There are 34 (weird) resistance levels and is operated by an electrical motor. If it's very quiet, you can hear the motor when it changes resistance.

There is no screen, which I actually like. However, there is a console which, in the lower half, shows speed, distance, duration, calories, RPM, watts and BPM on a white on black LED display. The top part has a shelf for a phone or tablet with a handy hook that keeps it in place. There is also a pad below the console that will charge your phone.

The bike requires being plugged in, which is a bit of a bummer, but it uses a tricky magnetic connector (like MagSafe on a MacBook) and there are connection points on the front and the rear of the bike. Neat.

I don't use these apps, but Kinomap is supported with resistance control. Zwift / Rouvy / Bkool / Fulgaz are supported without resistance control (change resistance manually).

It has Bluetooth and it recognized my Polar chest heart rate monitor, so the console display of my HR is the same on my phone.

There are two bottle holders and they are big enough to hold my extra wide bottles.

What I'm not crazy about

Frankly (and thankfully, since I can't return it), there are not deal-breakers for me from this bike. But there are a couple things that are going to take some getting used to.

There is no fore and aft adjustment of the handlebars. Honestly, that's usually the case with most bikes at this and below price point. Even with the seat moved all the way forward, I'm still a bit farther from the handlebars that I'm used to. I think that I can get used to it, though.

The handlebars are slightly narrower than on my old bike or the gym bikes. They are slightly angled up and aren't as long as my old ones. But again, I think that I can adjust to them. It's not a huge difference.

The one thing that I haven't figured out yet is the resistance knob. The knobs turns with very little effort. A couple of times, my thigh brushed against the knob and changed the resistance during a a standing climb. Oof! Whether I can adjust to that remains to be seen.

Over all, though, I think it was a good choice. We'll see.