Harness Cycle

I love everything about harness. The team is so friendly and helpful, the classes kick my butt and still make me wanting more. I used to have working out until spinning at Harness. As a new rider they call you the day before to let you know to come early so they can help you set up. And for every referral you give they give you a free ride! All and all I am obsessed with spinning and in love with Harness!

Before I even came to the studio for my first ride I had great customer service. I had a couple of questions about my first visit so I sent a message over Facebook and Gina took time Christmas night to answer them promptly.
Plenty of parking on Detroit or W 29^th. Cool neighborhood.
I was immediately greeted by Sam, who was very friendly and accommodating. The lobby is large and full of awesome branded retail and such. First time riders should get there 15 minutes early to sign a waiver, get shoes (free your first time) and get acquainted with the studio. Water is $ 2 a bottle but they also provide a filtered water fountain if you bring your own bottle.
They have lockers with digilocks like most gyms to store your gear. One solo shower, one solo bathroom and one combination shower/​bathroom. Towels for class are provided.
The instructor, Sarah Filipic, was setting new riders up on their bikes. Once we were all ready, she killed the lights and we were off! Warm up, sprints in and out of the saddle, hills… you name it. We did some choreography on the bikes like tap backs and push ups as well. 2 songs were dedicated to arms with movements like bicep curls, etc. No obliques, though. Sarah was full of smiles, energy and humor, challenging us to turn up the resistance and motivating us to keep pushing forward. I appreciated how she reminded us to keep our core engaged. She emphasized riding to the rhythm and a sense of community — riding together as a pack. Loved that. Music selection was good, with some seriously fast bpms for crazy crack jogs! Unbeknownst to me, I also happened to be riding next to another instructor named Katie Spies. Her energy motivated me to push even harder and her perfect form kept me in check. Can’t wait to take her class! 45 minutes flew by.
I had a great experience at Harness. The studio was exceptionally clean and customer service was on point. The class was challenging and fun. I’ve already booked my next class for tomorrow!

Harness cycle is such a great workout. All the instructors are positive and encouraging. The classes follow similar patterns and use a core set of routines that make it really simple to switch instructors. The music is upbeat and inspiring. I really enjoy the instructors’ mental encouragement; I always leave feeling exhilarated and motivated :)

My experience started when I called and asked what the «Happy Hour» ride was. To my surprise, the girl on the other end of the line was so kind and sweet and gladly answered my question (rare these days). I arrived about 15 minutes early for my first class, and signed in. I was greeted by so many smiling faces and felt very welcomed. All the girls there ROCK! I was given my cleated shoes (rent-​free on the first time), and went in. Jackie helped me set up my bike and lock in the shoes, and then in came Allyson, who has the biggest and brightest of smiles. She made the 45 minutes feel like 10 minutes.
The nice thing about the class is that everyone works at their own pace so you don’t feel intimidated if you’re not spinning as fast as the girl in the front row. Also, you reserve the bike you want in advance, so you’re not in the front/​back if you don’t want to be. The ride is fun, the music is great, and everyone is super friendly!
You aren’t just spinning in this class, your upper body WILL get a workout too. Push-​up and sit-​up effects and there are free-​weight exercises as well… YOUR ARMS WILL BURN.
I’ve taken «standard» spinning classes at various gyms but at Harness, I experienced the REAL thangggg. Go on and take a class here, you will not regret it.
PS: If you are wondering, the Happy Hour is a $ 5 ride — CAN’T BEAT THAT.

Thanks to the Unilocal quirks out series I am hooked. This place is just great. 5 are hard to get out of me because I feel there is always room for improvement. This spot has everything I need and want out of a workout plus Great teachers and great music.
I would like to complain that the classes I want fill up quick but that would just be my jealousy talking. So on Monday at 11:55am make sure your on the site logged in and refreshing so that you get a spot.

I was introduced to Harness by Unilocal back in February and I have been keeping in touch ever since.
This little gem is located in the up and coming Hingetown neighborhood. Most classes are 45 minutes of climbs and sprints to the beat of the music with some upper body work. The whole room is dark which really helps you get in the zone. You have the option of bringing/​renting (3 $) cycling shoes or wearing regular shoes. It is your choice but I recommend the cycling shoes.
The Bike: When you go for your first ride show up a little early so you can figure out what the height of your seat should be, how close you should be to the handle bars and the comfortable height of the handle bars. The friendly instructors are always more than willing to help with this task.
Signing up: These classes are a hot commodity and there is a science to getting in. The schedule for the week opens at noon on Mondays (you can buy a series package that will give you access to the schedule on Sundays at noon.) You basically need to be ready exactly at noon I have seen all the classes I want gone by 12:06pm. However, they do offer a waiting list and every time I have been on it I eventually got into the class.
Cost: Classes are 15 $ and they offer different packages on their website. They also offer happy hours classes on Fridays for 5 $ and two free community rides (usually taught by an assistant instructor) during the week. I would suggest those classes if you are unsure about cycling or on a budget.
Instructors: I’ve had so many of them at this point but I think my favorite is Kristin O. I just felt like she married yoga and cycling together in her class. All the instructors bring great energy and motivation. Most of them take the time to learn your name and really make you feel welcomed. The only criticism I have is some have a tendency to tell you how much time you have left in your ride. I know that motivates some but I would rather not know.
Conclusion: take a ride at Harnesscycle you won’t regret it!

Awesome place to take a spin class! The music they play is BOMB so you just jam out the entire ride. The instructors are motivational and encouraging! I CANT WAIT TO GO BACK! By far my new favorite workout.

I took my first ever spin class here through a Unilocal Elite event which was geared towards beginners. I really enjoyed the experience, so thought I would start going to the spin class offered at the gym where I’m already a member. I quickly realized how good I had it over at Harness Cycle… there was a NIGHT AND DAY difference between the quality of the class, how much fun you’ll have, and the welcoming & encouraging nature of the instructors. I vowed to never go anywhere but Harness Cycle again, and just enjoyed my second class this morning! Thank you for lifting your students up no matter what skill level!
Now if only things didn’t book up so fast! When the weekly schedule gets released Monday at noon you really gotta be on your game to get in!

I rode faithfully here for about 6 months when I moved home from Los Angeles. This is very comparable to soul cycle in NY or LA. Such a great class and all the instructors are awesome! I love Katie D and Katie M. due to my work schedule I haven’t been back in a while because the class times never coincide with 12 hour shifts but I need to get back on the bike. If you buy 20 classes for 200 $ you get early booking privileges which is honestly the only way to get every class you want-​they book up FAST!

I attended Harness cycle for the first time recently and participated in the house ride during their happy hour on Friday which cost only 5 dollars. To rent their cycling shoes, which I highly recommend, was an extra three dollars which you pay when you get there. It was an absolute blast!!! Allow me to start with the process of signing up. I had not purchased a class series pack so I was just attending as a drop in. When you visit their website, you must register online. The schedule for the week opens at noon on Mondays and you HAVE to be ready to sign up right at noon to ensure a spot. If not you will be placed on their wait list. There are times I tried to sign up at 12:07 and classes were filled. It is that popular!
The studio is located in Hingetown so it was very convenient for myself since I am a downtown resident. The studio supplies towels, a nice water fountain, and cubbies to put things at no cost.
The class itself was an amazing workout and an all around great time. I had Katie S. and she was extremely outgoing and motivated. She played really upbeat, loud music to keep you going and almost allowed you to forget you were getting such a good workout. The lights are dimmed during the work out, which I really liked because it allowed each rider to really focus and not daze off. During the ride we did all sorts of speeds, movements and even an arm workout. The only thing I wish the teacher had addressed was what she meant when she said «tap it» through out the lesson. She kind of treated this class as if everyone had participated before and I had not. I kind of picked up that it meant to turn the nob to increase resistance and to turn it a full rotation when she says that. Other then that I have no other complaints and really liked the experience.
The studio itself it very girly and fun. There are some really adorable workout clothes and accessories in the front. I will definitely continue cycling here weekly.

Consider me an enlightened skeptic of the spinning class. I was offered the opportunity to come here for a private session with some other cyclists, but had some reservations. If I wanted to be yelled at while riding a bike, I’d just take my husband out to «coach» me, right? Happily, Harness turned out to be much more than that. It was a terrific workout, for starters; it accomplished a lot more than I can with my bike on its trainer. The spinning portion really got my heart pumping, and then the instructor went through a series of challenging arm exercises with hand weights. The facilities and accoutrements are nice, too; I recommend renting the cycling shoes they offer (or bringing your own if you have SPD or Look cleats), as you can work more leg muscles. For a full W 29^th Street experience, I also recommend going next door to Jukebox and eating pierogi afterward, but don’t tell the instructors I said that!

I’ve been going to Harness for about a year now. I started by signing up for the 101 class with Danielle. I have to admit that I was very nervous about trying something new, but she immediately made me feel comfortable and relaxed. In the 101 class you learn proper bike set-​up, terminology, form, and then have a shorter 30-​minute ride. You also get a tote and early booking for your next class – all for $ 25! I was immediately hooked and have been a regular ever since.
There are a variety of class times to accommodate almost any schedule and the instructors are fantastic, upbeat, motivating, and friendly. In each class you ride to the beat of the music in the dark, which really helps you focus and tune out the distractions of the outside world. One of the best parts about each class is the use of 3-​lb free weights, which create an extra challenge and help with muscle building.
I would highly recommend either renting spin shoes ($ 3) or you can purchase a pair through the studio and they will install the SPD clips for you. They do offer cages for regular athletic shoes but having done both, I can say there is a huge difference with the spin shoes and it makes for a much more comfortable and effective ride. The studio also provides towels and hair ties (which I’ve made use of several times!!)
Bookings open every Monday at noon, unless you purchase the 20 class package. The classes fill up SUPER fast, but if you end up on a waitlist, don’t worry, enough people cancel at the last minute that you will very likely get in.
I haven’t been to other spin studios in the area, so I can’t really compare Harness to anything else, but I can say that my experience there has been extremely positive and I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a fun full-​body workout.

After happily riding my bike all summer long, I sadly packed my bike up the winter (Yes, I’m too chicken to ride in the cold and ice!). So I was beyond excited when Unilocal announced the Unilocal Quirks out events, and they included a spin class at Harness Cycle. Sign me up!
The first thing to mention about Harness Cycle is how nice everyone was. They were all helpful and friendly, making sure our bikes were well adjusted and that we all had proper footwear (The bikes at Harness have clipped pedals, so they have a selection of compatible shoes). Then we were off and spinning!
The studio itself is really cool. They keep the room dark, which is awesome if you are at all self-​conscious. Then there are lots of fans around the room, and speakers to pump in some lively music. Our instructor was also great, keeping everyone motivated and giving clear instructions.
Having been to a few spinning classes before, I can easily say that Harness Cycle is my favorite studio. I will go back for another class as soon as I possibly can, and highly recommend it to everyone else!

Great place to catch a spin class! They have free towels and a water bottle station. You can rent the click in cycling shoes (yes, that’s a technical term). The instructor was knowledgeable, upbeat, and encouraging. She was more than willing to help out novice riders. The ride was challenging but went by quickly. I liked that there was a song that incorporated an arm workout with small weights. The music was great — and the room is dark, so don’t be timid!

Very welcoming place.
I did the 101 intro class; it cost just $ 25 for 1.5hr of instruction, bike set up and a 30-​minute ride plus a free water bottle or reusable shopping bag. Making it a really good deal, the price also included your first real class after the 101 which they let you book in studio before anyone else so you are sure to get the date/​time you want — something that may become a future problem for people not buying the 20-​class package which comes with early registration privileges. If you are an early riser the 530a/​6a usually have space open.
I’ve not experienced all the instructors yet, but I liked the couple that I have already. The music is good and for the overwhelming majority of the time I really feel it helps me go where the instructor has intended. The classes here are quite different than the ones I’ve experienced at the gym I go to. These classes include a lot of out of saddle time, a lot of «jumps» and the use of 3lb dumbbells for delivering quite the bi/​tri/​shoulder burn.
A few other smaller aspects of the studio earn it five stars. They rent shoes for just $ 3 and are willing to put the small charge on a card instead of just taking cash. They have a free water bottle refill station. They offer two shower areas as well as two bathrooms if you need to change or shower after an early morning class on your way to work. (The space is pretty small though so if you have any pre-​ride prep you need to do get there a bit early.(I also love that you reserve the exact bike you want online in advance. I for example hate the ones over the air vents (#30) so I can be sure to avoid it.

I’ve taken several spin classes around NE Ohio, and this is by far the best one I’ve taken! My co-​worker Andria raved about this place so I finally decided to give it a go. I was thoroughly impressed with the class. Other spin classes I have been to have had dull music, lack of participation, quiet motivation and pretty outdated music.
Katie was our instructor and she was so freakin’ awesome! She was super friendly, helped me get set up on my bike and introduced me to the class. The class was 45 mins long and went by so quickly.
Katie informed me before the class began that if I just stay on the beat I’ll be in good shape. Luckily for me I knew every single song so I was seriously jamming out! It was seriously a riot. I can’t wait to go back!
Recommendations: Sign up with Katie and sign up early because the classes book up really fast.

So I workout a lot. I run, I do yoga, I box. You name it, I’ll try it. That is, except for spinning. I haaaaaate spinning. Or I guess really I just hate stationary bikes. I despise them. Or at least so I thought. I only ever used to use stationary bikes when I was in college. I was by myself, listening to some barely audible radio station over the gym speakers, I was surrounded by bros and cardio bunnies, and I was facing a concrete wall. Needless to say it didn’t exactly motivate me to keep going. I think the longest I had ever actually managed to stay on a bike was all of 5 minutes. Then I discovered Hingetown, and with that Harness. To this day I don’t know what on earth motivated me to sign up for a class. Maybe it was the cool logo and sweet apparel, or maybe it was the infectious personalities that work there. Either way, they got me in the door.
I was a little nervous right before my first class… who am I kidding, I was really nervous. This was a level of cardio far beyond me, and I didn’t want to look stupid. Thankfully the instructors and fellow patrons were so nice and accommodating. They walked me through setting my bike up, gave me a tour of the facility, and reassured me that I could do this. They were right.
Once the music started pumping I was instantly hooked. Sure, it was tough, but the encouragement and motivation I got from the instructor throughout the class kept me going. Before I knew it the 45 minute class was over. After that, I haven’t missed a week. I typically go at 5:30am on wednesday and once either Saturday or Sunday if I can manage. I love it here. Every time I leave I feel empowered, and excited to start my day. Not to mention Harness is doing a lot for the community and bringing people together, and we all know I am a huge advocate for Cleveland.
So if you are hesitating on signing up for your first class, or maybe nervous you might look dumb: do it anyways. Whats can you lose other than a couple calories?

So I wanted to wait until I had gone to a few classes before reviewing. Now that I am hooked, I thought it was the appropriate time to write this review.
I want to start off by saying, this is my first time in a true spin class. I cannot compare to other spin studios, because I have not been to them. But I like this one a whole lot, so I don’t feel the need to seek out other classes.
Since I had never been to a spin class before, I decided to start with the beginner class they offer once a month. The instructor walks you through the equipment, how to attach your shoes to the pedals (side note-​they have special spin shoes you can rent. The shoes click into place in the pedals), and how to adjust the resistance. Once the songs started, she called out instructions on how to pedal to the beat, when to come out of the saddle, lean back, push up, etc. She doesn’t make you feel incompetent, rather, pushes you to do your best.
Now that I’ve been to a handful of classes, I can tell you that it is a tremendous workout each time. They keep the music fresh — the playlists have been different every week. The instructors continue to motivate and really engage with the spinners. Though the ride itself is done individually, the overall experience here is communal — everyone is very supportive of each other.
The BEST part of the classes — they are in the dark, so you don’t have the opportunity to compare yourself to other riders and no one can judge you if you are in need of a break. I wish I could do all my work outs in the dark!
The only downside to this studio is that it is so great that sometimes it’s hard to get into classes. Schedules go live every Monday at noon and a lot of classes fill up in less than 5 minutes. A true testament to how amazing this place is! So get your ass in gear and get yourself signed up for a class!!!

AMAZING! I was visiting Cleveland for a weekend and stopped in on Saturday morning for a ride with Danielle. The space is beautiful and the class was awesome. High energy, great music, and an awesome workout. Everyone was super friendly and helpful showing me around and Danielle took the time to introduce herself to everyone she didn’t know before class and called out words of encouragement during class. Great location with the BEET Jar and Rising Star Coffee just down the block. If I lived in Cleveland I would definitely be a regular at Harness!

Harness is one of the reasons that I have lost 35 pounds!
My whole family and a couple friends all have tried out Harness or have become regulars. It is spinning with a yoga type atmosphere! They ride to the beat of the music — which is awesome, and the spinning workout really targets the whole body!
Anne and her staff try to make sure that everyone is getting what they need to out of the workout. Towels are supplied, shoes can be rented, and occasionally there are freebies — Rising Star Coffee or chill pops! In addition, they really are trying to build a community — with free yoga on Sundays and Running the Bridges on Wednesdays!
They also have some great clothes for sale too — all with a Cleveland or Harness theme!
What a great way to build up a neighborhood! Thanks Harness!