Buying guides
Buying guides, one product type at a time
Each buying guide covers exactly one type of product and compares a handful of listings on the facts they state.
Air rowers
Magnetic rowers
- Best magnetic rowing machinesSeven magnetic and electromagnetic rowers compared by resistance levels, adjustment method, rail length, max user weight and storage.
- Best rowing machines under £500Seven lower-priced magnetic and water rowers checked for rail length, resistance levels, max user weight, storage and app support.
- Best smart rowing machines with a screen or appSix connected rowers compared by screen, app support, subscription needs, resistance type and footprint, using the facts in each listing.
Water rowers
- Best water rowing machinesFive water rowers compared by frame material, monitor and app support, max user weight, length and how they store, from the makers' listings.
- WaterRower models compared: Oxbridge, Original, Performance and HybridFour WaterRower models compared by frame material, monitor, max user weight, length and warranty, so you can choose by finish and budget.
Exercise bikes
- Best exercise bikes for home in the UKSeven upright, spin, folding and recumbent bikes compared by resistance type, levels, seat adjustment, max user weight and app support.
- Best recumbent exercise bikesSeven recumbent and semi-recumbent bikes compared by seat and backrest adjustment, resistance levels, max user weight and app links.
Spin bikes
- Best Peloton alternative bikesSeven connected spin and exercise bikes compared by screen, supported apps, resistance control, pedals and whether a subscription is needed.
- Best spin bikes for homeSeven indoor cycles compared by flywheel, resistance type and levels, pedals, max user weight and app support, using listing facts.
- Best spin bikes under £500Seven lower-priced spin bikes checked for flywheel, resistance type, seat and bar adjustment, pedals and max user weight, using listings.