The Best Exercise Bikes to Help You Cycle Your Way to Fitness
See our edit of the best budget-friendly exercise bikes, folding cycles and luxury home bikes to help you reach your fitness or weigh-loss goal
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If you are looking to increase your exercise regime before the big day then an exercise bike at home could be a quick, affordable and easy way to reach your fitness goal.
Regular exercise can also be a great way to shake off some of that wedding planning stress and will leave you in a calmer frame of mind, along with feeling healthier and happier.
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Not sure where to start? Then take a look at some of the best home exercise bikes available.
The Best Budget Exercise Bikes
Gym memberships and exercise classes can all add up, so if you are looking for an affordable and effective way to increase your fitness or tone up a little then one of these budget-friendly exercise bikes will help you reach your goal without blowing your wedding budget.
Reebok Z-Power Exercise Bike – John Lewis, £199
At under £200, the Reebok Z-Power Exercise Bike has a broad range of functionality considering its low cost. Packed full of features that help you make the most of your workout, it includes interval training settings, heart-rate monitoring built into the handlebars, 12 program settings and 32 resistance levels so you can increase the difficulty as your strength and fitness levels improve.
Esprit Fitness XLR Exercise Bike – Amazon, £40.99
The Esprit Fitness XLR Exercise Bike comes in at a purse-friendly £40.99 (with free delivery thrown in) and is available in three colours – classic black and a bolder red or blue. You can easily monitor your time, speed and calories burned so you are able to track your progress over time and the bike height and foot straps are fully adjustable.
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Reviber Mini Motorised Exercise Bike – Argos, £79.99
If you are looking for an exercise bike that offers some serious space-saving then you can’t get much more compact than the Reviber Mini Motorised Exercise Bike. These motorised pedals can transform your exercise regime. The device can be used for your arms and your legs, and its portable size and quiet running means you can get fit as you binge on your favourite boxset.
Dynamix Manual Exercise Bike – Very, £59.99
We love the sleek design of the Dynamix Manual Exercise Bike – it looks much more expensive than its £59.99 price tag. This manual bike is perfect if you are looking for something cheap and easy to use without all the bells and whistles. It is completely adjustable and is also light and easy to move – ideal if you want to be able to hide it in a cupboard when you’re not using it.
Lonsdale Exercise Bike – Sports Direct, £39.99
This sturdy and reliable exercise bike from Lonsdale is the cheapest in our selection at £39.99. Despite the low price you still get a mix of features, including various resistance settings and ability to measure your time, distance and calories burned on the digital display. The seat height and position is fully adjustable, as are the foot straps.
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The Best Foldable Exercise Bikes
For exercise equipment that is easy to store, a foldable exercise bike is the perfect solution if you want to be able to put the bike away and forget about it between uses. Take a look at our pick of the best foldable exercise bikes on the high-street.
Ultrasport F-Bike Advanced Bicycle – Amazon, £116.99
The vibrant Ultrasport F-Bike Advanced Bicycle is one of the most stylish exercise bikes in our selection and is available in nine colours – from subtle black or silver through the bold pink and citrus orange (pictured). The bike has eight resistance levels and is available with or without the backrest. After use, the curved edges mean it can be neatly folded away and stored.
Opti Folding Magnetic Exercise Bike – Argos, £79.99
The Opti Folding Magnetic Exercise Bike is super affordable and easy to fold and store. It includes a magnetic resistance sensor and pulse reading built into the handlebars. As well as monitoring your heart rate, the bike can also tell you your distance travelled, speed and calories burned – which we think is pretty impressive at under £80.
V-Fit X-Frame Cycle Exercise Bike – Very, £119.99
If you are looking to increase your fitness and tone your lower body then the V-Fit X-Frame Cycle Exercise Bike can help with both these things. With eight in-built resistance settings and heart-rate monitoring you can watch as your fitness levels improve over time. The chrome frame is also chip-resistant so you don’t have to worry about damage if you are repeatedly storing and removing the bike.
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Ultra Sport F-Bike – Amazon, £94.99
The collapsable Ultra Sport F-Bike works to tone both your legs and your abdomen – perfect if you are looking for a home exercise bike that can give you a full body workout. Available in eight different colour options, including mint, fuschia, black and silver, this bike also monitors heart-rate and has a robust stamina-building setting that can help you build on your strength and your cardiovascular fitness.
Roger Black Gold Folding Exercise Bike – Argos, £149.99
The sleek Roger Black Gold Folding Exercise Bike is both sturdy and ultra quiet – perfect if you want to pedal your way to success as you watch the latest episode of Corrie. The bike measures you heart rate, calories burned, speed and distance travelled so you can monitor your progress. Then it all folds away neatly for easy storage!
The Best Cardio/Spinning Exercise Bikes
If you want an exercise bike that will really push you then these are some of the best home exercise bikes that can help increase overall fitness levels and burn those calories.
Finnlo Speed Bike – Sports Direct, £399.99
As the functionality increases, unfortunately so does the price tag. You do, however, get a lot of kit for your cash with the Finnlo Speed Bike. The frame and pedals are fully adjustable and you also get a built-in water bottle so there is no need to halt your workout to keep hydrated. An integrated pulse receptor for the chest-strap comes included and the brake-pad strength can be manually adjusted to suit your workout style.
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NordicTrack Commercial S10i Studio Bike – John Lewis, £1,499.99
If you are looking to invest in a home exercise bike that you will use for years to come then the NordicTrack Commercial S10i Studio Bike is the luxury addition to your home gym that you have been looking for. The interactive screen offers the ability to attend iFit spin classes from your own home, alternatively there are plenty of resistance levels and settings to choose from. You can monitor all your progress with the bluetooth-friendly heart-rate monitor and there is even a breeze setting to cool you down and give the feel you are cycling in the great outdoors.
ProForm 201 CSX Exercise Bike – Argos, £327.99
If you are buying an exercise bike for weight-loss then the ProForm 201 CSX Exercise Bike comes with an eight week weight-loss program that will really help kick-start your regime and add in some motivation. There are seven weight loss programs to choose from and eight resistance settings and it also includes MP3 connectivity so you can blare out some Little Mix as you feel the burn.
JLL Adjustable Resistance Exercise Bike – Amazon, £149
The JLL Adjustable Resistance Exercise Bike is perfect for those that want to recreate what you get from a spin-class. Adjustable armrests mean you can work both your upper and lower body and really make the most of your workout time.
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Body Sculpture Pro Racing Bike – Sports Direct, £279.99
The Body Sculpture Pro Racing Bike allows you to workout at home but feel as though you are on a pro-racing bike that swings from side to side. If you want to take a tentative step into intense bike riding then this could be the perfect choice for you. The swinging action not only gives the feel of a real bike but also helps to tone and sculpt your whole body.
If you are looking for more ways to monitor your fitness levels then take a look at our pick of the best fitness trackers.
