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i am buying an exercse bike what do you think i should go with an upright or a recumbent???
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I think that is really a matter of personal preference. Recumbent bikes tend to be a bit more comfortable on the rear and back, but pedaling is less efficient as you can't get your bodyweight behind the push.
Personally, I prefer an upright because it is more like my mtn and road bikes and I usually like to maintain 90-110 rpms for training; plus I can ride longer.
If you are older, have knee/hip/back problems, or are looking more for a casual piece of exercise equipment, then a recumbent may be a better choice for you. I'm not saying it is a more weany piece of equipment, its just harder for me personally to ride as long and as hard. Look around the gym and you'll see the recumbants used way more than the uprights (if they even have any)
Just a tip, if you have one in the area, try a second hand store , craig's list, or ebay with local pickup and you could get a sweet deal on a good quality one.
I think that is really a matter of personal preference. Recumbent bikes tend to be a bit more comfortable on the rear and back, but pedaling is less efficient as you can't get your bodyweight behind the push.
Personally, I prefer an upright because it is more like my mtn and road bikes and I usually like to maintain 90-110 rpms for training; plus I can ride longer.
If you are older, have knee/hip/back problems, or are looking more for a casual piece of exercise equipment, then a recumbent may be a better choice for you. I'm not saying it is a more weany piece of equipment, its just harder for me personally to ride as long and as hard. Look around the gym and you'll see the recumbants used way more than the uprights (if they even have any)
Just a tip, if you have one in the area, try a second hand store , craig's list, or ebay with local pickup and you could get a sweet deal on a good quality one.
What exercise bike would you recommend?
OOO! I kno
A good value...not too expensive but still good quality
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According to Consumer Reports, the best exercise bikes and approximate prices are:
Best all-around bikes:
Lifecycle (C 3-5) $1,600
Lifecycle (R 3-5) $1,800
The quality and stability of both of these machines feel more like a health-club model than the others we tested. Both also have a heart-rate monitor with chest-strap sensor, the most accurate type. The choice between upright and recumbent is largely a matter of personal preference.
If price is a priority; all are CR Best Buys:
Schwinn (113) $400
Schwinn (213) $450
NordicTrack (SL 728) $500
The Schwinn (213) performed almost as well as the Lifecycle (R 3-5) at a quarter of the price. The trade-off is lower quality and less stability. These models also lack a chest-strap heart-rate monitor.
You might want to save even more money by checking to see if you can find these specific models on ebay. You might get a really good price even when you figure in the shipping fee.
According to Consumer Reports, the best exercise bikes and approximate prices are:
Best all-around bikes:
Lifecycle (C 3-5) $1,600
Lifecycle (R 3-5) $1,800
The quality and stability of both of these machines feel more like a health-club model than the others we tested. Both also have a heart-rate monitor with chest-strap sensor, the most accurate type. The choice between upright and recumbent is largely a matter of personal preference.
If price is a priority; all are CR Best Buys:
Schwinn (113) $400
Schwinn (213) $450
NordicTrack (SL 728) $500
The Schwinn (213) performed almost as well as the Lifecycle (R 3-5) at a quarter of the price. The trade-off is lower quality and less stability. These models also lack a chest-strap heart-rate monitor.
You might want to save even more money by checking to see if you can find these specific models on ebay. You might get a really good price even when you figure in the shipping fee.
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