Whether you’re looking to do heart-pumping cardio or stretch your legs between Zoom calls, an exercise bike could be the perfect piece of equipment for you. Both recumbent and upright bikes can help to build muscle strength, maintain heart health and improve joint mobility without the strain that can come with other workouts (like jogging, for example).[1]
The good news? You don’t need to shell out thousands for a Peloton to get in a good sweat. If you’re ready to make your home gym—or home office—feel like a private spin studio, but you don’t want to spend a ton of money, look to this list to find the best exercise bike to fit your budget, space and fitness goals.
(Keep in mind that most exercise bikes require one or two hours of assembly. You can purchase a home installation service from Walmart if you’d rather leave the work to the pros.)
Bluetooth: Yes
Assembled length: 35.75 inches
Assembled width: 11 inches
Assembled weight: 92 pounds
Warranty: 12 months
Features: Water bottle holder, mount for phone or tablet, wheels
Over 1,600 classes in the app
Hard seat
Bluetooth: No
Assembled length: 50 inches
Assembled width: 20 inches
Assembled weight: 124 pounds
Warranty: None
Features: Water bottle holder, wheels
Smooth and quiet
Limited handlebar adjustments
Bluetooth: No
Assembled length: 57 inches
Assembled width: 26 inches
Assembled weight: 65 pounds
Warranty: None
Features: Wheels
Easy to move around
Not stable for larger users
Bluetooth: Yes
Assembled length: 64 inches
Assembled width: 28 inches
Assembled weight: 82 pounds
Warranty: 120 months (for the frame)
Features: Three-speed fan, heart-rate grip sensors, water bottle holder, tray for phone or tablet, wheels
Easy to get on and off
No touchscreen
Bluetooth: No
Assembled length: 37 inches
Assembled width: 22 inches
Assembled weight: 43 pounds
Warranty: 12 months (frame and parts)
Features: Heart-rate grip sensors, phone or remote holder, wheels, foldable
Very compact stationary bike
Only eight levels of resistance
Bluetooth: Yes
Assembled length: 19 inches
Assembled width: 17 inches
Assembled weight: 24.5 pounds
Warranty: 12 months (limited warranty)
Features: Carrying handle, wheels
Nice and quiet
For light workouts only
Bluetooth: Yes
Assembled length: 37.5 inches
Assembled width: 22 inches
Assembled weight: 46.2 pounds
Warranty: 12 months
Features: Heart-rate pulse sensors, phone or remote holder, transportation wheels, foldable
Thick, cushioned seat
Too tall for riders under 5’3″
Bluetooth: No
Assembled length: 48 inches
Assembled width: 29.5 inches
Assembled weight: 48 pounds
Warranty: 3 months
Features: Optional upper-body resistance workout with elastic bands, adjustable arm angle, easy-to-reach tension dial, free online access to 2 on-demand workout videos
Built-in wheels make for easy transport
Doesn’t come with a built-in workstation
Recumbent models allow you to sit as though in a chair and put less strain on your joints. You’ll primarily work your lower body. They’re an ideal form for the elderly or anyone with injuries. (Always check with your doctor before starting any new exercise program.)
Indoor bikes, also referred to as spin bikes, most closely mimic the experience of riding a road bike. They’re made for fast pedaling, burning calories and getting in a decent sweat. They’re also famous for having uncomfortable seats (called saddles).
Upright exercise bikes ensure that you sit up in the seat or lean forward like you would on an outdoor bike. Riding is a full-body workout that is more difficult and harder on the back than riding a recumbent bike. They’re often foldable.
Just a base with pedals, mini exercise bikes are made for pedalling while sitting at a desk or on a couch. They’re great for someone with minimal space looking for a light workout but they won’t provide a huge burn.
Similar to upright exercise bikes, dual action bikes also include moving handlebars for a full body workout. You can do arm workouts and pedal at the same time.
- Bluetooth: If your bike is Bluetooth-enabled, you’ll be able to connect to your phone or tablet to track and record your stats like time, distance and speed.
- Touchscreen: You’ll have to shell out big bucks for this feature, but a touchscreen that allows you to stream workouts and TV shows may be worth it for you if you’re committed to cycling most days.
- Tablet or phone stand: If your model doesn’t have a touchscreen and you don’t have a TV in the room where you’ll be exercising, you may want a stand to hold a tablet while you work out.
- Water bottle holder: A place to stash your water bottle while you move is a nice-to-have feature for staying hydrated while you move.
- Fan: Pricier stationary bikes may include a fan to keep you cool while you exercise.
- Heart-rate sensors: If you don’t wear a fitness tracker, you may like to have built-in heart-rate sensors in the handlebars.
- Seat and pedals: Many bikes come with hard seats and caged pedals, but you can often buy separate parts to replace them if you plan to ride for long periods of time. Some pedals also require/are best suited for certain types of shoes.
- Portability: Bikes that fold, have wheels and are lighter in weight are easier to move around and store. They’re also less stable for larger riders and those that like to go fast and hard.
- Resistance: There are two main types: Magnetic resistance and friction resistance. Magnetic resistance functions as it sounds, by using magnets to create resistance while riding; it can be adjusted with the touch of a button. Friction resistance is applied by fabric pads that apply direct pressure on each side of the flywheel; usually, a knob needs to be turned in order to adjust the resistance.
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Assembled length: 35.75 inches
- Assembled width: 11 inches
- Assembled weight: 92 pounds
- Warranty: 12 months
- Features: Water bottle holder, mount for phone or tablet, wheels
A Walmart exclusive and one of the top-selling bikes at Walmart Canada, this spin bike offers a prime indoor cycling experience. It’s built with durable materials, has 32 levels of silent magnetic resistance and offers a smooth ride. When paired with the Echelon United app (90-day membership included), this model allows you to train like you have a spin instructor on call.
- The whole bike is ergonomically customizable, so you’ll be able to find your perfect fit.
- It has adjustable toe cages on the pedals, plus a hand brake and a slip-resistant handlebar for a safer ride.
- There are over 1,600 on-demand and live classes in the app to suit every fitness level and musical taste.
- There’s no touchscreen, so you must use your phone or tablet.
- Some users prefer to switch to clip-on pedals and a seat with more padding.
- After your free 90-day membership, you’ll have to pay to use the Echelon app at a cost of $49.99 per month (or less for a yearly membership).
- Bluetooth: No
- Assembled length: 50 inches
- Assembled width: 20 inches
- Assembled weight: 124 pounds
- Warranty: None
- Features: Water bottle holder, wheels
Perfect for avid cyclists or spin-class afficionados looking to get in a sweat from the comfort of home, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1002 is an ultra-sturdy spin bike made for short, intense rides. Thanks to its solid frame and 49-pound flywheel, it works well for rides where you crank up the resistance and hop up from the saddle to climb hills.
- It’s durable and stable, even for all-out rides.
- Once you lubricate the friction pad, the ride will be extremely smooth and quiet.
- It’s easy to assemble in under 30 minutes.
- It’s very heavy, which makes it difficult to move around, but this weight is necessary to keep the bike stable for standing up from the saddle.
- It’s a bigger bike with limited handlebar adjustments, which means it may not be ideal for adults under 5’3.”
- Bluetooth: No
- Assembled length: 57 inches
- Assembled width: 26 inches
- Assembled weight: 65 pounds
- Warranty: None
- Features: Wheels
If you’re looking for a no-frills stationary bike that won’t take up a ton of space, look no further than the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1203. Built in a spin-bike style, which means it has a harder seat and is meant for shorter, faster rides, this model is easy to set up and use—no tech skills required.
- It has a simple LCD screen that tracks time, speed, distance and calories burned.
- Thanks to wheels and a relatively low weight, it’s easy to move around.
- Set-up is straightforward and should take under an hour.
- With a maximum weight of 220 pounds, it’s not as stable as some of the other bikes on our list.
- The seat takes some getting used to.
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Assembled length: 64 inches
- Assembled width: 28 inches
- Assembled weight: 82 pounds
- Warranty: 120 months (for the frame)
- Features: Three-speed fan, heart-rate grip sensors, water bottle holder, tray for phone or tablet, wheels
With a comfortable, ventilated seat and relaxed riding position thanks to its recumbent style, the Schwinn 270 is a great bike for seniors and people rehabbing injuries. It comes with 29 workout programs, plus 25 different resistance settings for a wide range of intensities.
- The Schwinn 270 provides a smooth, quiet ride, which means you can hear a TV or a fitness class as you pedal.
- It’s easy to get on and off the bike, especially if you have mobility challenges.
- The bike supports up to 300 pounds and easily adjusts to suit many heights. Users will be most comfortable if they’re between 5’2” and 6’0.”
- There’s no touchscreen, so you must use your phone or tablet.
- The bike’s Bluetooth only connects to the Explore the World by Bowflex app on your tablet or smartphone. There are three free courses available. The rest require a subscription at a cost of $13.49 per month.
- Bluetooth: No
- Assembled length: 37 inches
- Assembled width: 22 inches
- Assembled weight: 43 pounds
- Warranty: 12 months (frame and parts)
- Features: Heart-rate grip sensors, phone or remote holder, wheels, foldable
A light, compact model, the XTERRA FB350 folding exercise bike is made for apartments and houses that are tight on space. Pull out the bike when you want to use it, then collapse the X-frame and wheel it right back into a closet or under a high bed.
- It takes up minimal space when set up and even less when folded.
- The LCD window is clear and easy to read for tracking speed, distance, time, calories and pulse.
- The comfortable seat has a backrest and attached handlebars for when you don’t feel like leaning forward (or in case you struggle with lower-back issues!).
- There are only eight levels of resistance, which may be too few for experienced riders.
- The bike is designed for users with a height of 5’10” at most.
- Even though the bike is small, some users say they need a step stool to comfortably get into position.
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Assembled length: 19 inches
- Assembled width: 17 inches
- Assembled weight: 24.5 pounds
- Warranty: 12 months (limited warranty)
- Features: Carrying handle, wheels
Are you tight on space? (Like, really tight?) If you don’t have room for a full-size bike, then this mini exercise bike that features just the pedals is the perfect solution. Use it to keep your heart rate up while you’re sitting at your desk working, or on the couch watching TV.
- You can connect to the MyCloudFitness app to track your distance, speed, calories burned and RPM.
- It’s quiet, so you won’t disrupt meetings if you pedal while working.
- There’s a hook for attaching your chair caster to the “bike,” so you won’t roll away. There is also an anti-slip rubber pad under the bike, which helps it stay in place.
- It’s never going to give you the same amount of cardio as a full-size upright bike.
- Some users find it difficult to connect the bike to their phones.
- Bluetooth: Yes
- Assembled length: 37.5 inches
- Assembled width: 22 inches
- Assembled weight: 46.2 pounds
- Warranty: 12 months
- Features: Heart-rate pulse sensors, phone or remote holder, transportation wheels, foldable
If you’re looking for a total-body workout at a reasonable price, this upright bike by Exerpeutic will do the trick. It’s designed for riders up to 6’1” and 300 pounds and provides a smooth, stable workout that won’t interfere with the sound from your favourite TV show.
- It has a thick, airsoft seat that’s comfortable for most users.
- Thanks to a precision-balanced flywheel and V-belt drive, it’s whisper-quiet to operate.
- It’s ultra-compact and folds up for storage.
- There are only eight levels of magnetic tension resistance, which may not be enough variety for advanced riders.
- It’s a taller bike style, so it may be hard to reach the pedals for users that are 5’3” and under.
- Bluetooth: No
- Assembled length: 48 inches
- Assembled width: 29.5 inches
- Assembled weight: 48 pounds
- Warranty: 3 months
- Features: Optional upper-body resistance workout with elastic bands, adjustable arm angle, easy-to-reach tension dial, free online access to 2 on-demand workout videos
Looking to go for a spin and work out your upper body? Designed for convenience and versatility, the Stamina Wonder Exercise Bike is a dual action style that allows you to comfortably tone your arms, shoulders, chest and back all on one stationary bike for the ultimate sweat sesh.
- It has an optional upper-body resistance workout with elastic bands and the adjustable arm angle allows for variety of resistance exercises.
- The seat and backrest are cushioned for max comfort.
- Built-in wheels make for easy transport.
- It doesn’t come with a built-in workstation, if you’re seeking to get a sweat on while on the job (or browsing the web!).
- Some customers say you may need extra cushioning to add a bit of height and lengthen the legs.
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