| Exercise bikes are still very popular pieces of | | | | anyway. But these models enjoy particularly good |
| equipment in the home fitness field. Although treadmills | | | | ratings. They are both packed with features like 20 |
| has taken over the number one sales spot, exercise | | | | levels of resistance, an integrated heart rate monitor, |
| bikes still get plenty of attention. No doubt, many people | | | | and 10 pre-programmed workouts that you can |
| are drawn to them because of the familiarity of design. | | | | choose from. Another great feature is that they are |
| What can be simpler than the design of a bicycle? | | | | very solid and sturdy, supporting up to 400 lbs., |
| And riding a bicycle has very good health benefits as | | | | meaning that even some of the largest consumers will |
| we all know. | | | | be able to safely use them. And Life Fitness also |
| But which exercise bike is best for you? Actually, the | | | | stands behind their products with a very solid |
| first question to ask is which exercise bike type best | | | | warranty.Expect to pay about $1800 for each. |
| for you? You need to answer that question because | | | | 2. Another manufacturer that gets very high marks in |
| there are two main types or styles of exercise bikes | | | | many exercise bike reviews is Schwinn. Of course, |
| available for sale. One is the upright bike and the other | | | | Schwinn has been in the bike business for years now, |
| is the recumbent bike. The upright style looks most like | | | | and is no stranger to the exercise bike field. Perhaps |
| a normal bicycle with a seat and handlebars, and | | | | one of the best features about Schwinn exercise |
| pedals underneath. The recumbent style of exercise | | | | bikes is how much you get for the money. They don't |
| bike can look completely different, with a seat that you | | | | tend to come loaded up with all the bells and whistles, |
| actually lay in while you work the pedals out in front of | | | | so if you want all of that you probably need to look |
| you. Either type of exercise bike seems to perform | | | | elsewhere. But what they do give you is a solid |
| well when it comes to giving you a good thorough | | | | machine for a very good price. For instance the |
| cardio workout. So the choice is actually a matter of | | | | Schwinn 113 upright and Schwinn 213 recumbent |
| preference rather then effectiveness. | | | | models only cost around $600, but they still have a |
| But which models seem to be rated the best overall? | | | | 300 lbs. weight capacity, 16 resistance levels, and 10 |
| There have been several independent reviews made | | | | programs to choose from, making it a great value in |
| of exercise bikes over the years, and lots of | | | | the exercise bike genre. Expect to pay about $600 for |
| consumer reviews are available online as well. By | | | | these models. |
| going through them, you can get a good feel for both | | | | There are other exercise bike manufacturers and |
| the models that you want to buy, and those that you | | | | models that have received positive ratings and |
| should stay away from. We have made a search of | | | | reviews. For instance,Tunturi exercise bikes have also |
| these available exercise bike reviews and ratings, and | | | | been rated highly many times in the past by both |
| here are some recommendations that we can make | | | | product reviewers and consumers alike. But the two |
| based on our findings. | | | | models we listed above seem to rise to the top of |
| 1. The Life Fitness C3-5 upright and the Life Fitness | | | | most exercise bike ratings and reviews on a |
| R3-5 recumbent bikes are extremely well reviewed | | | | consistent basis, and we feel that they would be a |
| and rated highly by almost everyone. In general, Life | | | | good choice for almost anyone. |
| Fitness exercise bikes seem to get good ratings | | | | |