Spinning bikes continue to grow in popularity, because the ease and convenience of indoor cycling allows anyone to engage in a serious program of fitness training with high efficiency, low risk, and really not that much expense. The cost of exercise bikes has gone down as the competition has gone up, and that’s been great for exercise consumers because it means that today’s spin bikes are of a much higher quality than comparable bikes from just a few years ago, and at extremely attractive price points. These newer bikes provide some really compelling features for a smooth and concentrated workout. This in itself is a great argument against buying a used spin bike; the newer models are affordable, well-built, and will last a very long time.
Listed below are the workout bikes that we think are the best value. That’s taking into account overall price, features, and build quality. Manufacturer’s warranty and reliability are two additional qualities that we wanted to look at when selecting these bikes:
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Confidence Fitness Space Saving Exercise Bike
- Stowaway exercise bike with folding frame for easy storage
- Adjustable magnetic resistance system and nonskid foot pedals with straps
- 4-function computer tracks your riding time, speed, distance, and calories
- Adjustable padded seat; workouts burn 4 times the calories as walking
- Average market price: $149
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Stamina CPS 1305 Indoor Upright Spinning Bike
- Dial tension w/strap resistance to set workout intensity
- Smooth pedaling action similar to real biking
- Multiple seat positions adjust to fit most users
- Molded, padded seat, leveling stabilizer caps and sturdy steel frame
- Oversized and weighted pedals
- Average market price: $149
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Schwinn Active 10 Series Upright Exercise Bike
- Compact upright exercise bike for the home with 11 workout programs
- Grip heart rate sensors enable you to monitor your fitness level
- Computer controlled, eddy current resistance with 8 levels
- Workouts include six preset profiles, one manual, three heart rate control, and one target heart rate
- Average market price: $199
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Spinner Sport Spin Bike
- Comes with 4 excellent spinning DVDs!
- Designed to offer you a club quality workout and real bike feel at home
- Uncomplicated resistance knob–simply turn the dial to adjust your resistance quickly and easily
- Special wide, padded seat that adjusts both vertically and horizontally
- No-slip handlebar design features foam grips for comfort and safety
- Average market price: $399
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Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike
- Compact stationary recumbent exercise bike with 6 preset programs and 16 resistance levels
- Easy-to-read LCD monitor displays time, distance, speed, calories burned, and more
- Comfortable recumbent seat with dual-position lumbar support and fore/aft seat slider
- Recumbent handlebars with integrated heart-rate grips; wide Bio-Fit pedals
- Water bottle holder; 10-year frame warranty; 1-year warranty on mechanical and electrical
- Average market price: $399
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Posted by Guy Debord / Spin Bikes