Need a new exercise bike.

Freeman · 26 Oct 2010 at 10:22

Hi,

As part of my ever expanding gym I'd like to get an exercise bike. Again though I don't have much idea on what's good and what's not. I've only ever been on Precor commercial equipment.

My budget is between £100-300.

One thing that is important to me is resistance, and the general quality of the build.

I hope bikes aren't like rowers in the fact that you need to fork out a good £700-1000 for a decent one!

Thanks for the help.

Morba · 26 Oct 2010 at 11:51

ive got one of these: http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/infiniti-jt990-programmable-cycle.php
got it in the sale for significantly less. Very quiet!

Freeman · 26 Oct 2010 at 11:58

Morba said:
ive got one of these: http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/infiniti-jt990-programmable-cycle.php
got it in the sale for significantly less. Very quiet!

What's the general quality and resistance levels like? Thanks. It's a little pricey though.

Morba · 26 Oct 2010 at 11:59

more than happy with it. as for resistance, it does well enough for me. I cant really compare to anything else because i've not been to a gym in ages!

janesssssy · 26 Oct 2010 at 15:28

Do you have a push bike? If you do then you could get a turbo trainer like me.
Beats an exercise bike anyday imo and cheaper. If you have a bike.

Freeman · 26 Oct 2010 at 17:14

janesssssy said:
Do you have a push bike? If you do then you could get a turbo trainer like me.
Beats an exercise bike anyday imo and cheaper. If you have a bike.

I have a push bike but it's always covered in mud as I do a lot of offroad trails.

janesssssy · 26 Oct 2010 at 17:25

Good point. Thats why I use a road bike.
Sorry I cant help you.

Have a good one.