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Best recumbent exercise bike
Pros: very quiet, well constructed, lots of features, 300-pound weight capacity
Cons: confusing assembly directions, control panel is hard to program
not avail.
708447506009
Schwinn
CR036
16
Magnetic ECB (Eddy Current Brake)
17
Yes
Yes
Not specified
Oversized deluxe pedals
Multi-color backlit LCD
Not specified
Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance
AC adapter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Frame -- 5 years; mechanical and electric -- 1 year; wear parts -- 90 days
Recumbent
300
63
25
46
117
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Budget recumbent bike
Pros: great value, comfortable seat, easy assembly, quiet
Cons: few bells and whistles, no heart-rate monitor, some owners report missing bolts or washers
96362989855
Marcy (Impex Fitness)
ME-709
8
Magnetic
None
Yes
No
Molded ABS with two-tone painted finish
Weighted and counter balanced with adjustment straps
Computer screen
Not specified
Speed, distance, time, calories burned
Console requires 2 AA batteries
No
No
Yes
2 years
Recumbent
300
55.5
25
37.5
64
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Best upright exercise bike
Pros: incredibly durable, unlimited resistance, long warranty
Cons: noisy, seat is uncomfortable for some, some find assembly directions confusing
708447133335
Schwinn
CR016
Infinite
Air
2
Yes
Enabled (separate chest strap required)
Not specified
Not specified
LCD
Not specified
Time, distance, calories, calories per hour, RPM, workload, heart rate
Console requires 2 AA batteries
No
No
Yes
Frame -- 30 years; parts and electronics -- 3 years; labor and wear items -- 1 year
Upright
300
50
22.5
48
96
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Budget upright exercise bike
Pros: good value, includes a heart-rate monitor, adjustable seat
Cons: short warranty, pedals don't have straps
22643153257
Stamina
15-5325
8
Magnetic
6
Yes
Yes
Steel
Oversized weighted pedals
InTouch monitor
Not specified
Time, speed, calories, distance, pulse
Console requires 2 AA batteries
No
No
Yes
Frame -- 1 year; parts -- 90 days
Upright
300
35
21
51
67