Proform Tour de France 10.0 Exercise Bike Spinning Bike

Product Information

And it gets confusing for buyers as to which model they are actually getting. This review is of the newer 2012-2013 model however there is an older 2011 model (the first one to come out) that doesn’t have the gear shifting or power meter and has a different seat adjustment mechanism. There aren’t a lot of weaknesses with the bike itself. However it sold so well when it first came out a couple of years ago that Proform has kind of gone bonkers and made about 4 different models. You receive a year of iFit for free, and your trainer can even adjust your bike’s resistance remotely. Highlights include a 48-pound flywheel, 26 configurable gears, 15% incline/decline and iFit technology. With impressive 15 percent incline and decline capability, you can fully train all year for any course in the world.

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Condition for any race, any stage, any summit with iFit® Coach technology. Powered by Google Maps™, you can draw a route anywhere in the world—and then ride. Follow along via Street View on our high definition 10-inch touchscreen display. From the Googlemaps and iFit LIVE mapping out your route to the Intelligent Wind Resistance to the incline and decline features, it’s a great way to stay in ‘peak’ training condition all year round. Just be sure that you know which model you’re getting if you go to buy this bike to make sure you get the best value for your money. Proform’s Le Tour de France exercise bike is a popular choice for those keen to experience realistic road cycling. Whether you’re a professional racer, or simply keen to take your home cardio workouts to the next level, the TDF is certainly an option worth considering. Condition for any race, any stage, any summit with iFit® technology. Powered by Google Maps™, you can draw a route anywhere in the world—and then ride. Follow along via Street View on our high definition 10-inch touchscreen display. With revolutionary 20 percent incline and decline capabilities, the TDF Pro 4.0 automatically adjusts the incline and decline to simulate the actual landscape of your selected route.

Quick Summary

Magnetic resistance makes cycling more difficult, but it doesn’t help you feel immersed in the same ways that hills do. To help riders feel secure at high speeds and on steep inclines, the TDF 1.0 is equipped with pedal cages and foot straps.

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So just make sure that you’re getting the model that you want when you buy ( you can see all 4 models and compare them here) At ProForm®, we have been in the industry for a long time. We are a great resource when it comes to helping you choose the right product for your home—and we'd really love to help. Another tool that cycling pros will love – this shows basically how much power you’re generating at any one time – you see a visual display of both watts and rpm. Once of the first things we noticed looking through the manual is that this is a bike, as the name would suggest, built to endure some serious punishment – the max user weight is 153kg, that’s over 25 stone! That’s simply huge for a bike and is a good indicator of just how sturdy a piece of kit will be. Promising start on paper then! Users of up to 125 kg can use the TDF 10.0, and don’t worry: your feet will stay firmly in place. Pedals come with their own toe cage and strap so that your feet remain on the pedals always.No matter the route, no matter the terrain, your TDF 1.0 automatically adjusts the incline and decline to simulate the actual landscape. Assembly was the next thing and was very straight forward though did include some more unusual steps to the norm such as applying grease (supplied in box) to the seat post and pulling wires through the front post. Other than that it went together easily enough with all the parts fitting together perfectly which again is another good indicator of the quality of a machine. The other thing that really stands out is range of people this bike is suitable for in terms of size. At its lowest setting the saddle height is such that it’s suitable for anyone with an inside leg measurement of just 31inches and at its maximum setting it’s right up to 44 inches. To put that in context, your reviewer is 5ft 11” and the saddle at max height is level with his chest! If you’re tall, you don’t need to worry and if you’re a bit shorter than average, well, you still don’t need to worry as it should be possible to find a nice, comfortable riding position.

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Users can watch their trainer on the built-in, 10-inch display with crisp HD video. The entire display is a touchscreen, so you can tap the screen to:

Final Thoughts

The bike features 15% incline and 15% decline for realistic workouts and better conditioning for professionals.

ProForm Tour de France 10.0 Review - Indoor Biker

The ProForm Le Tour De France is not currently available from any retailers we're aware of in the UK. The Tour De France Trainer is incredible because it has a very realistic road feel. In over 20 years of riding trainers. I’ve never ridden anything even close. My favorite features are the Googlemaps iPhone application, and that the bike actually roates up or down based on uphills and downhills. The ‘Tour De France Trainer’ is by far the closest stationary bicycle to the road I’ve evern experienced! Five stars!”The handlebars and seat are adjustable to help a wide range of trainees find a comfortable fit. Its maximum user weight capacity is 350 pounds. If you’re looking for the cream of the crop indoor cycling bike, the Proform Tour De France bike is definitely one of the best – if not THE best option out there. It’s built to give you the most realistic “outdoor training” feel of any bike on the market. It’s always reassuring when you find a bike that the pros use and love (kind of finding a restaurant that the “locals” eat at when you’re on vacation). You can choose from pre-mapped courses or map out your own trail. You can change gears with one-touch handlebar shifting. And the bike actually adjusts the resistance of your bike to suit your personal profile. Go from spectator to participant when you ride key sections of the tour. Choose from 24 workouts and ride a mountain stage or speed through a time trial.