Best Upright Exercise Bikes Under $500

Upright exercise bikes are the most similar to traditional bikes and are still the most popular stationary exercise bikes on the market. They are great for lower body and cardiovascular workouts and fit easily in limited spaces.

There are many upright exercise bikes available for at the entry-level budget of under $500. The one you choose will depend on your specific fitness goals and how much time you have to workout. For instance, if you only have an hour or two a week to workout on a bike, it doesn’t make much sense to buy a $2000 exercise bike.

The following reviews are of the most popular upright exercise bikes available on the market for under $500 as of August 2010:


Fitnex B30 Upright Exercise Bike

Fitnex B30 Upright Exercise Bike
Getting fit is never an easy task, but with the Fitnex B30 Upright Home Exercise Bike by Fitness Master, you can get the workout you need to lose those extra unwanted pounds in no time at all.

The Fitnex B30 comes with many features which include a water bottle holder for when you get thirsty, a magazine rack if you are tired of staring at a wall or the noise of the TV, heart rate grips and …read full review.


Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise Bike

Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise Bike
The Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise Bike is one of the most popular entry-level fitness bikes on the market today. It offers a compact design that relies on core muscles to balance your body weight.

Mechanically, the bike is superb. The resistance transitions are smooth and you can change resistance anywhere in a program with a …read full review.


Epic 300 Upright Exercise Bike

Epic 300 Upright Exercise Bike
The Epic 300 Upright Exercise Bike is all you need when you want a good fitness workout. An indoor stationary bike is an easy way to lose weight in the comfort and safety of your own home. The Epic Fitness 300 is designed to fit into anyone’s busy lifestyle, it is so easy to use you will be amazed at how much fun you can have when exercising…read full review

Stamina Magnetic Fusion 7250 Bike

Stamina Magnetic Fusion 7250 Upright Exercise Bike
The Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise Bike is one of the most popular entry-level fitness bikes on the market today. It offers a compact design that relies on core muscles to balance your body weight.

Mechanically, the bike is superb. The resistance transitions are smooth and you can change resistance anywhere in a program with a … read full review.