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Exercise bikes
Upright and recumbent exercise bikes compared by resistance type, number of levels, seat adjustment and max user weight.
An upright bike puts you in a position like a road bike without the lean. A recumbent bike has a low seat with a backrest and the pedals in front, which some riders find easier to get on and off.
Look at the resistance type (usually magnetic), the levels, how far the seat adjusts and the max user weight in kg.
Guides on this topic
- What is a recumbent exercise bike?A recumbent exercise bike has a reclined seat with a backrest and pedals out in front. Here is how the design works, how it differs and who tends to choose one.Guide
- Recumbent vs upright exercise bikeRecumbent vs upright exercise bike: compare seat and backrest, riding position, step-through access, footprint and features, with two example bikes.Comparison
- How to set up and use a recumbent exercise bikeSeat distance, knee bend, backrest angle, foot straps and resistance levels for a comfortable ride on a home recumbent exercise bike.How-to
- Exercise bike resistance not working: causes and fixesTension knob, brake pad wear, magnet gap, cable stretch and console faults checked in order, so you can find why your bike's resistance has gone.Fix
- Exercise bike knocking or clicking noiseLoose pedals and cranks, a worn bottom bracket, belt rub and frame bolts: how to find the cause of a knock or click and which jobs you can do yourself.Fix
Buying guides on this topic
- 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.Buying guide
- Best recumbent exercise bikesSeven recumbent and semi-recumbent bikes compared by seat and backrest adjustment, resistance levels, max user weight and app links.Buying guide