Flow Fitness indoor cycles

Why choose a Flow Fitness indoor cycle?

Flow Fitness is a Dutch brand from Hengelo that designs its equipment with its own design team according to the Dutch Design philosophy: robust, functional and without unnecessary frills. You see that approach in the spin bikes, which are solidly built and look good. Have a look at the other Flow Fitness equipment too.

What above all characterises the Flow spin bikes in this category is the combination of a quiet magnetic brake and a quiet V-belt drive. The magnetic brake works contactlessly, is virtually maintenance-free and sets the resistance precisely, while the V-belt runs softly and silently. Together with a heavy flywheel you get a smooth, even and realistic ride feel, even on long rides and standing pedalling.

What also sets Flow apart is the choice in level and console. You can choose an accessible home model, or the studio-worthy Perform Pro with a heavier flywheel and an LED or TFT touchscreen console. So you decide how much bike and how much screen you want, from a sleek entry model to a complete studio experience at home.

Which Flow Fitness indoor cycle suits you?

The choice depends mainly on your budget, how intensively you train and which type of console you want. The situations below quickly point you in the right direction.

You want accessible, quiet spinning at home: choose the Perform entry model. This spin bike has a quiet magnetic brake, a V-belt drive and an adjustable saddle and handlebar, a nice, affordable way to train seriously at home without a studio price.

You want a studio-worthy bike for home: choose the Perform Pro. It is more robustly built, has a heavier flywheel of around 20 kilos for an extra smooth pedalling motion and is tuned to frequent, intensive workouts, as if you were in a real spinning studio.

You want to read your data simply: choose the Perform Pro with LED console. It shows your training values such as speed, time, distance and heart rate clearly and legibly, without distraction, ideal if you want to train in a focused way.

You want a richer, interactive screen experience: choose the Perform Pro with TFT touchscreen console. That larger colour screen is operated by touch and offers a more extensive, interactive training environment, with the option on many models to connect via Bluetooth to cycling apps. Those apps are optional and usually work with a paid subscription for their full features.

You train in an apartment or early and late: all Flow spin bikes have the quiet combination of magnetic brake and V-belt drive. A floor mat dampens noise and vibration extra and protects your floor.

What to look for when buying a Flow Fitness indoor cycle

Brake system and resistance

All Flow spin bikes use a magnetic brake. It works contactlessly, is quiet and virtually maintenance-free and sets the resistance precisely. A magnetic system is quieter and more maintenance-friendly than a brake pad, which is pleasant for home use.

Flywheel weight

The flywheel weighs around 15 kilos on the entry model and around 20 kilos on the Perform Pro. A heavier flywheel gives a smoother, more even pedalling motion and a more realistic ride feel, which is especially pleasant on long rides and standing pedalling.

Console: LED or TFT

On the Perform Pro you choose between an LED console and a TFT touchscreen console. The LED console shows your training values clearly and without distraction, while the TFT console offers a larger colour screen with touch operation and a richer, interactive experience. Decide beforehand how much screen you want, so you pay only for what you use.

Adjustability and fit

Check whether the saddle and handlebar are adjustable in height and distance, so you find a correct, comfortable cycling posture. That prevents back, knee and shoulder complaints and is important if several people train on the bike.

Space and dimensions

Measure your available space and keep some free room around it for a safe training posture. Most models have transport wheels, so you move the bike easily.

Our advice: choose a Flow Fitness indoor cycle if you are looking for a quiet, Dutch-designed spin bike. Start with the accessible Perform entry model if you want an easy start, or choose the Perform Pro if you want a studio-worthy bike, with the LED console for clear reading or the TFT console for a richer screen experience. The Perform Pro is a serious investment; go for it if you train often and intensively.

Who is a Flow Fitness indoor cycle suitable for?

• Home users who appreciate Dutch design and want a quiet, solid spin bike.
• Beginners and advanced users who want to train seriously with an accessible entry model.
• Keen spinners who want a studio-worthy bike with a heavy flywheel at home.
• Screen lovers who want to choose between a clear LED console and an interactive TFT touchscreen.
• Apartment dwellers who want to train without nuisance thanks to the quiet magnetic brake and V-belt.

A Flow Fitness indoor cycle is less suitable if you only want the very cheapest entry or specifically want the heritage of a classic studio spinning brand. If you would rather have a relaxed, upright training, look at an exercise bike.

Need help choosing?

Would you like to buy a Flow Fitness indoor cycle but are not quite sure which one best fits your wishes and needs? We are happy to help. You can reach our spinning specialists by phone on +31 85 773 00 57, through our customer service, or visit our fitness store in Volkel, the Netherlands.

Frequently asked questions about Flow Fitness indoor cycles

What is the difference between the Perform and the Perform Pro?

The Perform is the accessible home model with a quiet magnetic brake and a flywheel of around 15 kilos. The Perform Pro is studio-worthy: more robustly built, with a heavier flywheel of around 20 kilos and a choice of an LED or TFT touchscreen console. Choose the Pro if you train often and intensively.

What is the difference between the LED and the TFT console?

The LED console shows your training values clearly and legibly, without distraction. The TFT console is a larger colour screen with touch operation and a richer, interactive training environment. If you mainly want to train in a focused way, the LED console suffices; if you want more experience and interaction, the TFT console is nicer.

Can I use a Flow Fitness indoor cycle with Zwift?

On models with a more extensive screen you can often connect via Bluetooth to cycling apps such as Zwift. This is model-dependent and optional; the bike also works independently via its own console. For the full features of most apps you usually need a paid subscription.

Are Flow Fitness indoor cycles quiet enough for an apartment?

Yes. The combination of a magnetic brake and a V-belt drive makes the bike almost silent, much quieter than a system with a brake pad and chain. With a floor mat underneath you dampen noise and vibration even further.

How heavy is the flywheel of a Flow Fitness indoor cycle?

On the entry model the flywheel weighs around 15 kilos and on the Perform Pro around 20 kilos. A heavier flywheel provides a smooth, even pedalling motion and a more realistic ride feel, especially on long rides and standing pedalling.

How much maintenance does a Flow Fitness indoor cycle need?

Little. The magnetic brake works contactlessly and does not wear, and the V-belt drive is virtually maintenance-free. Wipe the bike dry after training, especially around the flywheel, and occasionally check the bolts.