Using a bike as a stationary bike

Long story. Here's the short version.

Wife has a new Townie 3-speed. She needs to ride for exercise but
she's in no shape to ride right now. Don't want to invest in a
stationary bike.

Is there a stand that will let her set the rear wheel of the Townie on
the stand and pedal away -- the stand would hold the bike upright and
allow us to dial in resistance. Later, when she's dropped a few
pounds, put on some muscle, and is ready to ride on the road, we take
the Townie off the stand and ride normally.

And -- she could ride on the stand inside in bad weather.

Appreciate your comments and advice -- links to stands would be nice,
too.

Thanks.

Captain America wrote:
Long story. Here's the short version.

Wife has a new Townie 3-speed. She needs to ride for exercise but
she's in no shape to ride right now. Don't want to invest in a
stationary bike.

Is there a stand that will let her set the rear wheel of the Townie on
the stand and pedal away -- the stand would hold the bike upright and
allow us to dial in resistance. Later, when she's dropped a few
pounds, put on some muscle, and is ready to ride on the road, we take
the Townie off the stand and ride normally.

And -- she could ride on the stand inside in bad weather.

Appreciate your comments and advice -- links to stands would be nice,
too.

Thanks.

They're called "trainers". Available at local bike shop or mail order
(e.g. Nashbar). I like the "magnetic" (resistance) ones. Typically start
at around $100. Usually quiet enough to watch TV without raising the
volume. I ride in winter, my wife doesn't, she uses the trainer. I use
it as a repair stand. They're easy to set up & fold flat for storage.

"Peter Cole" wrote: They're called "trainers". Available at local bike shop
or mail order
(e.g. Nashbar). I like the "magnetic" (resistance) ones. Typically start
at around $100. Usually quiet enough to watch TV without raising the
volume. I ride in winter, my wife doesn't, she uses the trainer. I use it
as a repair stand. They're easy to set up & fold flat for storage.
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I did a search on Craig's list under Bicycles, using search word "trainer."
Got 31 hits in my area, one brand new one for $60.