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ProForm Tour de France (TDF) Indoor Cycle Review
If you are looking for a good Tour de France style workout or just relief from the potential Indoor Cycling boredom, Proform has just come out with a new and very exciting product for indoor cycling. 
The ProForm Tour de France (TDF) Indoor Cycle is unlike any Indoor Cycle or Spin Bike currently on the market and can really add some fun to your otherwise serious indoor workout and training routine.
Although the Gen2 version of this bike recently became available online, I can tell you that the Proform TDF Indoor Cycle Gen1 is already very popular with cyclists and is selling very well even though it is not yet available in retail stores.
If you are not aware of the iFit Live technology, you may want to check out how it works. This technology has been available on Proform Elliptical Trainers and Treadmills for some time now and it is really cool. Briefly, it uses Google Maps to simulate real live terrain and courses and adjusts the machine (the indoor cycle in the case of the TDF) to the course selected.
I had just discussed this with a friend who has used a Treadmill with iFit Live and he selected a course in his neighborhood and confirmed that it indeed works remarkably well!
Not only can you select a local route but you can also select any stage of the Tour de France to see how you would do on one of the TDF routes!
Note: As of 5/15/2012 the Proform Tour de France (TDF Gen1) is selling online only for $1,299. Go to Proform Tour de France (TDF) Indoor Cycle Gen1 for more information, customer reviews or to purchase the Proform TDF.
The Proform TDF Gen2 is selling for $1,499, factory direct, online. See ProForm Tour de France Indoor Cycles to compare the Gen1 and new Gen2 models.
As for the Proform Tour de France technology, Icon Fitness has integrated the iFit Live technology with the bikes incline and decline feature. And to make it more interesting and further simulate a real ride, they have added the wind resistance feature which increases or decreases the Indoor Cycle resistance to compensate for the calculated wind resistance based on your height and weight. 
Indoor Cycles and Spin BIkes, including the ProForm TDF Indoor Cycle are more similar to traditional bikes, provide an excellent low impact, aerobic exercise and are better suited for indoor training than traditional exercise bikes or stationary bikes.
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The iFit Live technology has been around for quite a while now and works well so this should not be a concern. The seat and handlebar design allows for a wider range of adjustments than many other indoor cycles.
When this bike first came out I had seen some negative reviews about problems with the defective consoles on delivery. These issues seem to have been resolved rather quickly. With the popularity of the TDF, it only make sense that Proform would stay on top of any quality issues.
Although the Proform TDF is fairly expensive, I believe that the relief from Indoor Cycling boredom that the technology of this bike provides is worth the extra cost for those who enjoy having the latest technology.
Customer Reviews:
In addition to the endorsement from Lewis Elliot you can find the latest customer reviews, see the video or buy this bike online at Proform Tour de France (TDF) Indoor Cycle.
ProForm Tour de France Indoor Cycle (Gen 1) Features at a glance:
- Seat: Adjustable, Padded Seat
- Resistance Options: SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance
- Oversized Pedals: Pedals with Toe Cages
- Heart Rate Monitor: Polar® Wireless Chest Heart Rate Monitor Compatible
- iFIT® Interactive: iFit Live™ Technology Built-In
- Workout Programs: 24 Built-In Workouts
- Capacity: 350 lb. Weight Capacity
- Footprint: 58" L x 25" W x 59" H
ProForm Tour de France Indoor Cycle (Gen 2) Features at a glance:
- All of the Gen1 Features listed above Plus:
- Handlebar Shifters
- Upgraded Console with Power Meter
- Fully Adjustable Seat
Warranty:
Frame: 10 Years
Parts and Labor: 1 year **
** Warranty information is per the owners manual TDFPFEX01311.2-320509.pdf and requires the product to be registered within 30 days of the purchase date. The warranty information listed here does not imply any legal warranties by this website and does not override the manufacturer or seller warranties provided with your purchase.
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