| Comparison Chart - Exercise Bikes |
Exercise bike and price*
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Upright vs. recumbent
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Heart rate monitor
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Preprogrammed workouts
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Type of resistance
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Dimensions (W x L x H)
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Warranty
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Other information
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Schwinn 230
Where to Buy
(*est. $450)
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Recumbent
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Yes, grip
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Eleven
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16 levels of electromagnetic, must be plugged in to power display
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26" x 56" x 52"
108 lbs.
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Ten years on frame, one year on mechanical and electric, six months on wear items and labor
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300-pound weight capacity, included water bottle holder/reading rack, heart rate receiver can automatically adjust the intensity level
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Life Fitness Lifecycle C3-5
Where to Buy
(*est. $1,700)
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Upright
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Yes, with included chest strap
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Ten
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Electromagnetic, self-powered alternator
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27" x 45" x 56"
118 lbs.
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Lifetime frame, five-year alternator, three year parts, one year labor
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400-pound weight capacity, reading rack, accessory tray, water bottle holder
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Marcy PL-43211
Where to Buy
(*est. $100)
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Upright
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No
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None
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Magnetic
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20.5" x 35.5" x 50.5"
50 lbs.
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Two-year limited warranty
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300-pound weight limit. Assembly required.
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