2010 "Best Buy" Exercise Bikes

The following exercise bike reviews and recommendations are based on a number of factors. Each factor is very important when considering what qualifies as a "Best Buy." This includes...

• Overall Design and Engineering
• The Quality of the Components
• The Extent of the Warranty
• Multiple Review Analysis
• Customer Service Reputation
  

Best Upright Exercise Bike for Under $200

Schwinn Active 10 - The Schwinn Active 10 Series exercise bike features Schwinn's quiet magnetic ECD resistance system, grip heart rate monitor, adjustable handlebars and a 3 year frame, 6 month parts warranty.

This is a high quality and very affordable exercise bike. There are newer upright bikes from Schwinn, such as the as the Schwinn 140 ,which has more options, but you will usually pay up to $150 more for that model. I can easily recommend this upright exercise bike for the price, quality and warranty.

For more information and/or to buy this exercise bike see the Schwinn Active 10 Series Review.

Best Upright Exercise Bike $200-$500

Schwinn 140 Upright - The Schwinn 140 is a solid and stable upright exercise bike featuring  quiet magnetic ECB resistance system, Multi-Color Backlit LCD, oversized seat and pedals, telemetry and grip heart rate monitors, 18 workout programs, 16 resistance levels and many more options all at a very reasonable price. We can easily recommend this upright exercise bike for moderate residential use.

For more information and/or to buy this exercise bike see Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise Bike.

Best Recumbent Exercise Bike for Under $300

Schwinn Active 20 - The Schwinn Active 20 Series exercise bike is a very comfortable and affordable recumbent exercise bike featuring Schwinn's computer controlled, eddy current resistance system, grip heart rate monitor, belt drive, 11 preset programs and a 3 year frame, 6 month parts warranty.

This is a high quality and very affordable recumbent exercise bike. There are newer upright bikes from Schwinn, such as the as the Schwinn 240 ,which has more options, but you will usually pay up to $200 more for that model. I can easily recommend this recumbent exercise bike for the price, quality and warranty.

For more information and/or to buy this exercise bike see the Schwinn Active 20 Series Review.

Best Recumbent Exercise Bike $300-$500

Schwinn 230 Recumbent - The Schwinn 230  is a solid and stable upright exercise bike featuring quiet magnetic ECB (Eddy Current Brake) resistane, wide recumbent comfort seat with dual position lumbar and comfortable handlebars with integrated heartrate monitors.

This exercise bike has a 10 year warranty on the Frame, 1 year on Mechanical and Electric and 6 months on Wear items.

For more information and/or to buy this exercise bike at the best price see the Schwinn 230 Exercise Bike Review.

Best Dual Action Fan Bike

Schwinn Dual Action Airdyne - No big surprise here. The Schwinn Airdyne , introduced in the 1970s, continues to one of the most reliable and most popular exercise bikes on the market. The Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike does exactly what is says and gives you a total full body workout. The Dual Action system synchronizes arm and leg motion and also features a patented fan wheel technology that exponentially increases the wind resistance the harder you pedal.

Although the newer Schwinn Airdyne Evolution Comp has a belt drive and smaller fan for a quieter and smoother operation, you will end up paying about $100 more for the Evo Comp model.

With the incredible 30 years Frame, 3 years Parts and Electronics and 1 year Wear items warranty we can easily recommend the Schwinn Airdyne exercise bike for all levels of workouts.

For more information and/or to buy this exercise bike see Schwinn AirdyneDual Action Exercise Bike.

Best Indoor Cycling Bike (upright)

Livestrong LS9.9IC Indoor Cycle - For serious indoor cycling workouts at home we recommend the Livestrong LS9.9IC Indoor Cycle but don't just take our word for it, Lance also recommends this bike!

The 40-pound flywheel, belt drive system , cantilevered braking system, highly adjustable seat and handlebars and the console computer make this Indoor Cycle an easy exercise bike to recommend.

For more information and/or to buy this exercise bike see Livestrong LS9.9IC Indoor Cycle

Our 2010 Best Buy Exercise Bike recommendations are based on our own personal testing, and third party reviews and ratings. Features and prices can change without notice. We can not be held responsible for equipment malfunction or service failures on the part of the manufacturer.

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