Best stationary bike?

kit_katty
kit_katty Posts: 992 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
First off, yes I searched and couldn't find anything in MFP... I'm thinking of getting a stationary bike. I'm a runner but with the ice we've been having getting out for runs isn't easy. I was hoping to get people's input on different stationary bikes. I'd likely see if I could get one second hand but would prefer to aim for a specific one rather than just take my changes with a random bike...

Thanks!

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  • kit_katty
    kit_katty Posts: 992 Member
    bump please?
  • Nerple
    Nerple Posts: 1,291 Member
    What style are you looking for, traditional or recumbent?
  • kit_katty
    kit_katty Posts: 992 Member
    No idea. That's part of my problem. I have no idea what to get, just something that I can do some cardio on, intervals, that sort of thing.
  • Nerple
    Nerple Posts: 1,291 Member
    For recumbents, I've found Life Fitness machines to be more accurate as far as calories burned, miles gone etc, and it does intervals and all that just like most of the bikes I have tried (I travel alot so I tend to see a new model every trip). The seats on some of the Life Fitness models aren't the best, but not awful either.
  • missfluffyuk
    missfluffyuk Posts: 245
    I like recumbent bikes... The upright ones make my @$$ hurt if I'm on it too long lol.
  • jodyburton
    jodyburton Posts: 9
    I prefer my road bike on an indoor trainer, but I'm a cyclist. If you already have a bike, this is another option.

    With a recumbent style of stationary trainer, you tend to use quads and glutes more. With an upright, you can recruit the hamstrings if you use pedals with toe clips or clipless pedals.

    Upright spinning bikes from brands like Proform and Sunny can be found new for under $300. The Proform 290 SPX has a fair amount of adjust-ability. Obviously, you can spend a lot more for models with more features.

    As far as seats hurting, a properly fitted bike is critical. I would encourage you to read a good guide such as this one:
    http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/sport/a/bikefit.htm
    Within that article is a link to choosing the right saddle (seat.)
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