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Our Exercise-bike buying guide explains how to compare Exercise-bikes by technical specifications.
Choose the right exercise bike with these handy tips
Exercise is essential when it comes to our general health and well-being, yet many of us are guilty of not doing enough of it. In terms of cardiovascular health and conditioning, how many of you can honestly say that you get enough?We know, we know, cardio is boring, especially if you find yourself stuck on a treadmill staring at the same four walls for hours on end each week.
In terms of cardio exercise, however, if you’re looking for something different to try at home, it might be time to try an exercise bike instead. Here’s a look at a few things to consider when choosing an exercise bike for use at home.
The exercise bike resistance
When it comes to making an exercise testing, resistance is key. Generally speaking with exercise bikes there are two types of resistance. You have mechanical resistance, and you have magnetic resistance.
When you choose a bike you should take resistance into consideration and try to decide what may work best for you. The resistance basically determines how easy or how hard the exercise is.
Mechanical resistance is adjusted when you manually turn an adjustment wheel, by hand, on the bike. Magnetic resistance, however, is adjusted digitally, via a console located on the front of the bike.
If you want to choose from pre-set exercise programs, resistance has to be magnetic and adjusted digitally.
Bike console
Thanks to modern technology evolving at such an astonishing rate, when it comes to consoles there are all kinds of weird and wonderful features to consider.
If you’re just looking for a basic, no-frills attached stationary bike then the console probably won’t be that important. If you want something a little more complex, however, you can look for consoles with features such as Bluetooth.
This will allow you to connect your phone, iPod, or another smart device, to the console so you can play music or even use your smart device as the console itself. Obviously features like these don’t come cheap, so just bear that in mind.
Flywheel weight
The flywheel is basically responsible for determining how fluid and comfortable the cycling actually is when you use the piece of equipment.
If the flywheel is light in weight, you’ll feel bumps and jolts while cycling. If you are a beginner, a lighter flywheel is still recommended however, whereas experts may want a heavier flywheel, ranging from anywhere from 9kg to 15kg.
Exercise bike seat
The seat is one of the most important parts of an exercise bike, so if it isn’t comfortable, or if it’s the wrong size, you may find yourself in big trouble.
When choosing a stationary exercise bike, when it comes to the seat, if you can, try to sit on it and try before you buy. This will give you an idea of how comfortable it is. Not only that, but you should also make sure the seat is adjustable.
This will ensure that everything is just the right size for you, and you alone, so not only will cycling be made easier, but you will also be less susceptible to injury and stiffness/soreness.
Product comparison table
# | Product name | Popularity score | Quality score | Brand rating | Trending now |
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1 | YOSUDA Indoor Cycling Bike Stationary - Cycle Bike with Ipad Mount &Comfortable Seat Cushion (Gray) |
9.5
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9.6
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9.5
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2 | Sovnia Exercise Bike, Stationary Bikes, Fitness Bike with iPad Holder, LCD Monitor and Comfortable Seat Cushion, Whisper Quiet Indoor Cycling Bikes Perfect for Home Gym Workout (black) |
9.3
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9.7
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9.4
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3 | YOSUDA Indoor Cycling Bike Stationary - Cycle Bike with Ipad Mount &Comfortable Seat Cushion (Gray) |
9.3
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9
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8.9
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4 | XTERRA Fitness FB150 Folding Exercise Bike, Silver, 31.5L x 18W x 45.3H in. |
8.7
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8.5
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8.6
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5 | Exerpeutic Folding Magnetic Upright Exercise Bike with Pulse, 31.0' L x 19.0' W x 46.0' H (1200) |
8.4
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8.3
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8.3
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6 | Stationary Bike for Indoor Riding with LCD Monitor, Carbon Steel, 270lbs Weight Capacity - Exercise Bikes with Tablet Mount, 35lb Flywheel, Comfortable Seat Cushion - Premium Cycling Bike |
8.1
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7.9
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7.9
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7 | pooboo Magnetic Exercise Bikes Stationary Bike Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike Fitness Bike for Home Cardio Workout Bike Training with LCD Monitor |
7.7
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7.7
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7.8
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8 | Marcy Recumbent Exercise Bike with Resistance ME-709 |
7.2
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7.2
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7.5
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9 | YOSUDA Indoor Cycling Bike Stationary - Exercise Bike for Home Gym with Comfortable Seat Cushion, Silent Belt Drive, iPad Holder |
7.2
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6.9
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7.1
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10 | VIGBODY Exercise Bike Indoor Cycling Bicycle Stationary Bikes Cardio Workout Machine Upright Bike Belt Drive Home Gym |
6.7
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6.9
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6.9
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