So it looks like a review hasn't been recently written in about 3 years. Yikes *insert shocked emoji*
I haven't heard of CycleBar until Momentum Climbing gym was doing a deal with them for current members. Both establishments exchanged deals where the members could experience rock climbing and spin class. I couldn't pass up a deal and plus it was my first time ever doing spin class. So why not?
If it's your first time, the people there know. Like they really know. I kinda looked like a deer in the headlights. BUT I was helped and the process was easy. The hospitality was really awesome. I was provided shoes, a tour, and info on how to set up my bike.
I took my first class on August 29, 2021 with Elliott. And let me tell you....spin class is no joke. I was DRENCHED in sweat. How is that even possible!? It was a 45 min class of pumpin music, you're standing while spinning, you're doing arm workouts while spinning, you're sitting while spinning... you push yourself to your limit. And boy, my thighs were on fire. Us climbers have way better arm strength.
So I kinda go suckered into buying a membership after my first ride...it was a huge discount from what they normally sell. Since they were partnering with Momentum members, they gave us a huge deal to entice us. And I got suckered in.
Fast forward 2 months later, I've taken every other 7am class since joining and every few weekend classes. The 7am classes get you pumped for the workday. It's such a fun cardio class and you know you had a good cardio session when your body is drenched in sweat.
I've had my days where I impulsively signed up for a class and my mood decreased. I could tell in my stats. But that's on me cause these classes are intense sometimes and if you over do it, you can be super fatigued. But I felt overly ambitious, but also didn't want to reschedule in the short amount of time and pay a penalty fee.
Here are a few things I've experienced so far.
The amenities are pretty awesome.
1. Free shoe rentals
2. High end bathrooms
- comes with towels, shampoo/conditioner, blow dryer, hair ties, feminine products
3. Towels during each ride, and fresh cold towels after each ride
4. Water station with either cold, or room temp water
5. You can download the app and pick your schedule that fits just right for you. It even shows you your stats from the bike you rode on
Some things I wish this established offered, as well as some cons I've experienced:
1. As a rock climber, we love a good guest pass. With our memberships, we get one guest pass a month, as well the first and third Friday of the month to bring guests. We even get perks sometimes to bring a guest (new or different) everyday for a month. And might I add, you can bring a different person or the same person as many times. It doesn't need to be their first time. From what I was told, you are allowed to bring guests to CycleBar, ONLY if they are first time riders. Which sucks especially with the high membership fees this place prices.
2. If I hadn't been a Momentum member and tried out a class, I probably wouldn't have joined at all. In actuality, their membership prices are pretty expensive. Even the punch passes for 'X' amount of classes purchased is expensive. If I'm being real here, I truly can't even afford their membership prices if it weren't for the huge discount. Otherwise I'd stick to Momentum since it's SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper. I don't make enough money to pay their membership prices regardless how standard it is compared to other studios. I'm seriously broke Lmfaooo
3. You get charged for missing a class or not canceling in time. I get it, if everyone missed a class, then the time it took for the instructor to prepare would have been a waste. You must cancel 12 hours in advance. But I can't afford $15 no show fee. So best be there.
4. I'm not sure why the rental shoes come in half sizes. But that may be con to a few people.
5. Your punch passes for 'X' amount of classes you purchased expire. I honestly don't appreciate that. Compared to the climbing gym, your punch passes never expire. So the fact that you have to use those rides in a specific time frame, really kinda deters you.
I will say, I've consistently showed up 15 min before class and chilled out in the locker area just to prepare myself for an intense class. Staff are always willing to help me adjust my seat.
I've taken every instructor's class. Each has their own style and intensity. So it's nice to challenge myself even though I'm at the bottom of the leaderboard. I don't even know how some of these people in my classes spin so hard. My legs die. I've even come out of class looking like I peed myself.
I'd like to also mention I road bike. I've done 60 mile races to the MS150 rides. And it's SO DIFFERENT.
Overall, I've fairly enjoyed spin class. It's a really great way to get your cardio going. read more