Simply Cycle Astoria

Their classes are pretty fun, all the instructors are pretty great (my favorite was Michelle) and the studio is good overall but not as robust as other dedicated spin studios I've been to. The bikes are a little worn out and the place sometimes feels cramped, and something overall just feels a bit "meh" compared to other spin studios. Especially considering the classes here aren't exactly cheap. The classes aren't bad at all, just not the best value in my opinion.
3 11 years ago (03-05-2016)

I took Cristina's class here (booked on Classpass) on a Sunday morning and I was only half-impressed. Cristina definitely knew what she was doing, so this isn't a critique of her per se, but as someone who goes to spin classes quite often, I expect a more rigorous class out of a dedicated spin studio compared to say one at my gym. The class was tailored to people that were new to the activity (there's nothing wrong with that, but it just wasn't what I was looking for). Also, the bikes face the street and the studio is fully lit. I prefer a darker environment, maybe with some fun lights so that a) I'm not distracted by other people b) it helps keep me focused on my workout and c) it's just fun. The location is a bit far for me, even though I live in Astoria, and there isn't a lot of non-studio space for your stuff/changing rooms. This place has potential, but I likely won't be back for a while.
3 12 years ago (31-10-2014)

Great glass. Instructor was very alert and motivated. I only wish they had wipes to clean off the machines after we finished. Kinda gross
5 13 years ago (08-06-2014)