The Diamondback Fitness 500Ub is a mid-range upright bike that distinguishes itself with a small footprint and a relatively advanced console for its price range.
At just 39″ x 60″ x 20″ and 85 pounds the bike is easy to transport, store or move …
Lifecore Fitness is relatively new to the exercise equipment market but has made quite an impression during their short run. The Lifecore LC-800RB Recumbent Bike is a step down from the award winning LC-900 model, reviewed here. Priced at aboout 30% less, it’s built around the same …
The original Schwinn Airdyne has been around for over 20 years and remains a top seller among upright exercise bikes. The next generation Airdyne Evolution Comp stays true to the original concept but incorporates a more efficient design.
The fan wheel is smaller and uses wider contoured blades for increased …
This is our first look at Diamondback, a respected manufacturer of institutional and home cardio equipment for over 30 years. So what does the 900Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike have to offer?
The most distinguishing asset of this bike is the Comfort-Plus extra-wide seat. This is an excellent feature for …
The HealthTrainer 660r is a mid-range recumbent bike that provides an efficient ride, without too many bells and whistles, at a very reasonable price.
The bike is solidly constructed with a low profile design and is very quiet when in use. The magnetic resistance, a widely used and efficient system, …
Some cyclists are averse to the feel and aesthetics of home exercise bikes, preferring the familiarity and comfort of their own outdoor bike. An indoor bicycle trainer is an excellent option for avid outdoor riders and others who can’t afford a full-sized stationary bike.
The Blackburn Trakstand Ultra uses an …
The sheer number of exercise bikes now on the market can make choosing between style, manufacturer, quality level and price range a daunting task.
The Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Bike is not what you’d expect to see in a commercial gym, but the solid design, respected brand and essential …
We chose to spotlight this commercial quality yet affordable model for the unique amalgamation of both recumbent and traditional upright exercise bike features. AFG may not be the most recognizable brand in the home fitness space but they’ve made a solid contribution with high quality lines of cardio equipment …
While traditional exercise equipment has seen increasing competition from trendy new fitness products, a simple exercise bike will always be a popular option for the home user. Here’s yet another affordable, no frills piece of equipment that does exactly as advertised, without breaking the bank. The Phoenix 99608 …
To help those who can’t afford high-end fitness equipment we like to point out the best no frills, simple machines that are affordable yet effective. The Marcy Recumbent Magnetic Bike is ideal for those who just need a solid cardio workout on an attractive piece of equipment without …
The CycleOps Fluid 2 is deemed by many as the best choice among bicycle trainers in this price range. There are two key features that set it apart from lower quality bike trainers. It sports a larger flywheel, increasing inertia and creating a realistic “open road” cycling experience. …
Seatless exercise bikes have grown in popularity in recent years due to their affordability, portability and obvious space saving features. All exercise bikes allow you to workout while watching television, playing video games or reading a book. But a mini cycle — or pedal exerciser allows you to …
We chose to cover and recommend this bike because it’s rare that equipment in this price range doesn’t skimp on what we consider essential features.
The Stamina 15-0200 InTone achieves it’s main purpose — a folding, space saving design — but doesn’t leave out important …
The Lifecore LC-900 Recumbent Bike puts an emphasis on comfort, precision and a quiet ride. The padded high back seat is vertically adjustable and includes customizable lumbar support — a rare feature for any exercise machine. It also features one of the smallest exercise bike footprints that we’ve …
We’re impressed with the modern, basic design of the Marcy PL-43211. The compact, stylish look makes it a great choice for apartments or condos. Despite the simplicity, it’s very functional and durable – and it’s hard to find any piece of quality exercise equipment at this price.
The Marcy …
We’ve rarely seen customer ratings so high for such a reasonably priced piece of equipment. This exercise bike provides a great low-impact, cardiovascular workout and folds away compactly for easy storage. It’s great for apartment dwellers.
The Confidence Foldable Bike includes an on-board computer that monitors Riding …
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home fitness. At first glance this bike looks like an old fashioned machine from the 80s. The iconic upright position and fan resistance style are classic, but the comfort and technology features on …
We checked out this product after seeing many excellent customer reviews. The Bell Motivator Mag Indoor Bicycle Trainer converts your outdoor bike into an indoor cycling trainer. It features quiet and smooth magnetic resistance that increases as you gain speed.
This indoor bike trainer comes fully assembled, is well …
This Schwinn bike admirably fulfills its core purposes: a variety of exercise options, general comfort of recumbent biking, easy self-construction of the product, and intuitive features. It has an impressive range of programming for varied rides and is incredibly quiet.
The compact, stationary Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike, with six preset …