ADD A RESISTANCE GAUGE to the $400 DIY PELOTON BIKE // rPedal Resistance Indicator

[@OutsideChronicles]

The DIY Peloton Bike has almost every feature of the pricey Peloton, every feature except a way to measure resistance. Thanks to inventor Dan that came up with the rPedal Resistance Indicator, now we can go from 30 to 40+ with consistency.

[@BooksandBricks]

Thank you so much for this recommendation! It was so annoying trying to figure out the resistance when I was doing the Peloton classes. Can't wait to get this in and on my bike!

[@OutsideChronicles]

You will love it, coming soon is the weight rack!

[@tiffanyjohnson6872]

I bought one and it is a GAME CHANGER!!!!

[@OutsideChronicles]

So glad it worked! Watch out for the weight rack coming soon!

[@mahtoosacks]

Just ordered this bike with the wahoo cadence and speed. Im gonna have to make my own little dial. Thats pretty cool.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Sweet, you will love the setup, we still use it several times per week.

[@suprk11]

Thank you so much, I been having a hard time trying to get a good way to gauge resistance.

[@jacygarrison4196]

Thank you for this - very helpful - I just ordered an rPedal from Dan for my Yosuda spin bike!

[@OutsideChronicles]

Sweet, he will appreciate that!

[@alexandriabranch7169]

Yes!!! This is what I’ve been looking for! Thank you!

[@OutsideChronicles]

Sweet, I works really well and the inventor is a great guy.

[@BackcountryPaddler]

Shared this one with the wife. She loves the Sunny bike!

[@OutsideChronicles]

It works really well. It definitely helps to give you a reference point.

[@trinapyke717]

I have love it! My rubber band is worn out . Where do I buy another one?

[@OutsideChronicles]

It is a standard rubber band, e-mail the maker for the size, the is a contact link here: www.etsy.com/listing/1002658451/exercise-bike-resistance-indicator-sunny

[@belindaharvey8884]

There’s actually a product in Amazon called Jar's Jam - Weight Rack for Spin Bike - Spin Bike Weight Holder. I’m going to order it to see if it works on my Sunny SFB1002 bike 😜

[@OutsideChronicles]

Cool, let me know it works out.

[@ChitownVibez]

Did it work?

[@richie.edwards]

wow, thank you

[@DjUncleRocks.]

I have a problem I have a NordicTrack gx2 sport I went to the web page and I don't see my bike when they ask what type of bike do I have so can you point me in the right direction because I want to get that wheel for the resistance thank you

[@elizabethkanna7671]

Love this. How smart!

[@OutsideChronicles]

It’s really cool. Have done a dozen more classes since this video and the rpedal really helps dial in the resistance throughout the class.

[@goldshorts5161]

Thinking about this bike or the joroto x2. Heard the sunny bike is nice quality. Do you have an opinion?

[@OutsideChronicles]

Check out my other DIY Peloton videos. I cannot comment on the joroto since I have not peddled it. I can say the Sunny bike has been a quality product for use. We’ve had it for a few years not and gets a bunch of use. It still performs well…and I am not sponsored or affiliated with Sunny.

[@adinahill2487]

I am new to your videos. Did you ever change out the pedals on your bike to clip in pedals? I’m thinking of doing that but am not sure what pedals/she’s to buy.

[@OutsideChronicles]

I actually have not swapped the pedals, but they take a standard size. I would recommend these amzn.to/347qxGs But any standard SPD pedal will work.

[@marilyndelabarre8898]

Can you please give me a rec on the oil for the wheel...I have the same bike as you.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Yes it is called 3-in-1 oil. It is found at most hardware stores.

[@aquatic_donut]

stl file would be good :p

[@MrBrianDuga]

Does this mean watts can now be easily calculated?

[@OutsideChronicles]

Sorry, no. This device is not that precise.

[@BlackTopShopping]

Do you have the link to Dan's etsy site. I dont see the link.

[@OutsideChronicles]

Here you go: www.etsy.com/listing/1002658451/exercise-bike-resistance-indicator-sunny. It is also linked in the description. See you outside!

[@bobdupuy5910]

I have a Sunny BF-1805, which is not listed among Dan's choices. Which Sunny is equivalent?

[@OutsideChronicles]

SF-B1805 is the Magnetic Resistance model, right? You way want to contact Dan on the Esty message area. He may have ran into it before or will definitely be willing to work with you on it.

[@relaxwithme9453]

When you order the item what does it mean when it says for turn bike resistance knob minimum to max 1-3, 3-5 …..over 10

[@OutsideChronicles]

You set the minimum (0) at a point that is very easy when the pad is barely touching. Maximum (100) should feel very hard.

[@relaxwithme9453]

@@OutsideChronicles No what I mean is on the Etsy website/app it gives you several options to order 1-3, 3-5 etc I don’t know which one I should be choosing.

[@OutsideChronicles]

@@relaxwithme9453 Oh, Dan explains it on the product page: # turns Instructions: To confirm if RPedal will work please count the number of resistance knob rotations from maximum to minimum. The best method to test is to sit on the bike and pedal slowly, start with resistance knob set where you feel max resistance (maybe not full right but max you'd use in a workout), then count full turns of the resistance knob to the left until you feel like it spins easy (maybe not full left just where you'd ride on a flat road). If your bike uses friction resistance using a pressure pad contacting the wheel your minimal resistance is likely with the pad touching the wheel with minimal pressure (although your resistance knob may keep turning left after the pad lifts off the wheel so don't count turns beyond that point). If you can count the number of rotations of the resistance knob from max to minimum and let me know I'd appreciate it.

[@dannette2228]

Will this work with a yosuda bike?

[@OutsideChronicles]

It should, you can reach out to Dan at rPedal to verify. I have his Etsy store linked in the description.

[@mikelabajos6975]

Would this work with Joroto X2?

[@OutsideChronicles]

Yes, it should work. If you have a doubt, you can contact the maker. He is a great guy and will work with you.

[@duncanmac70]

Will this work with the Sunny sf‑b1995?

[@OutsideChronicles]

Yes, it should work. If you find it does not work, Dan the inventor is a great guy and will work with you to update the design for that specific bike. You can also reach out to him before you purchase for his opinion: www.etsy.com/listing/1002658451/exercise-bike-resistance-indicator-sunny

[@BlackTopShopping]

Thank you so much