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SPINNING brand cycling 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 exercise 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:

	Spinner® Sport Indoor Cycling Bike with Four Spinning® DVDs Smooth road bike feel with robust chain drivetrain and Q-factor of 155mm Optimal 31 pound perimeter-weighted chrome plated flywheel for clean aesthetics and easy maintenance Patented multi-grip 5 degree no slip handlebars with Spinning® loop Positive-locking seat post adjustment Average market price: $399
	Sunny Health & Fitness Pro Indoor Cycling Bike Indoor cycling bike with 40-pound flywheel Heavy-duty crank and smooth chain drive mechanism Fully adjustable seat and handlebars for comfort Adjustable resistance systems; transport wheels Supports up to 275 pounds; measures 20 x 46.5 x 48.5 inches (W x H x D) Average market price: $279
	Stamina CPS 9300 Indoor Cycle Trainer Includes the Intouch® Fitness Monitor with large, easy-to-read LCD display that tracks time, distance, speed, and calories burned or set to scan and track all readouts 40-pound cast flywheel, Quiet and smooth belt drive Horizontally and vertically adjustable seat No-slip adjustable, black, vinyl-dipped handlebars Wide range of tension adjustments Average market price: $399
	Exerpeutic Folding Magnetic Upright Bike with Pulse Folds for storage and can moved with the included transportation wheels Includes Hand Pulse heart rate monitor An 8 level Magnetic Tension control system, allows the user to adjust the tension level for an easier or more difficult workout. Comfortably supports up to 300 lbs Large seat cushion for people of any size, easily adjustable to fit anywhere from 5’3 inch to 6’3 inch users. Average market price: $199
	FitDesk v2.0 Desk Exercise Bike with Massage Bar Desk features non-slip surface, easy access drawer and massage rollers positioned to make typing while exercising comfortable Built to Last with high quality gear box components for years of reliable operation Fully Adjustable — Seat Back and Extender included allowing for upright and semi-recumbent use Space Saving: Quick lock folding frame is great for easy transport and storage Fits naturally into your daily routine. This is the exercise bike you will actually use! Average market price: $265
	Schwinn IC2 Indoor Cycling Bike, Black Infinite resistance levels with 31-pound flywheel and high inertia, direct drive gearing Easy-adjust pedals and outdoor cycling inspired Q-Factor; multi position handlebars; fore/aft seat adjustment Sturdy steel frame with rear stabilizers/frame levelers; convenient transport wheels Simple to use LCD computer with time, distance, RPM, speed and calorie readouts Average market price: $410

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The market for Genuine SPINNING Brand exercise bikes has really bloomed in the last few years, and this means that many fly-by-night exercisers are giving up their dust-collecting bikes and selling them on the used market, through sites like ebay and craigslist. However, despite the temptation of saving some money by buying a used SPIN bike, Schwinn, or Star Trac, I ultimately recommend paying slightly more for a brand new model? Why? Because there simply is no way to ensure that your bike has been well cared for, nor two ascertain the amount of use it has gotten. The price difference between used cycling bikes and new ones is simply not enough to justify the risk, especially considering the very low prices available on new models, which are improved every year.

The indoor bikes listed here are typically what would have been considered commercial quality only a couple of years ago. You can now own these used exercise bikes and have them in your home for less than the cost of a single year’s gym membership. Continue Reading »

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