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 single touch. There are 16 resistance levels in all.

One of the amazing features of this bike is how smooth and quiet it is. Usually, entry-level exercise bikes are noisy and flimsy. However, Schwinn used a heavy frame and quality materials to allow this bike to hold its own against more expensive models.

The display is well lit and easy to read. It tilts to different angles but it seems the easiest to read when it lays flat (not to mention that it make a great magazine stand in that position as well).

A few words of caution; the Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise is designed to be used by the “average size person”. This means that if you’re over 6 feet tall, you may find your knees hitting the handle bars when you ride. If that applies to you, you may want to consider another model of exercise bike, like the Fitnex B30 Upright Exercise Bike

Unlike some higher-end models, the seat on this bike cannot be moved in enough to emulate my real bike and is designed to accommodate a “smaller than average” bottom. Finally, the display is best read when looking directly at it. If you adjust your head to a different riding stance, you’ll have to adjust the console as well so you can continue reading it.

Conclusion

If you’re a casual rider or just starting out with a fitness bike workout, the Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise Bike may be the ideal choice for you. It offers the same quality construction and some of the features found in more expensive models at an affordable price. If you’re a more serious rider or use your exercise bike for training (and your budget will allow it), you may want to consider the Fitnex B50 Upright Exercise Bike or the Fitness Master X Series Momentum instead.

When you first look at the Fitnex B50 exercise bike, you immediately notice that it’s a very cool looking bike. But we didn’t judge it on looks along when we picked as our Best Buy in its Price Class. Some of the factors we considered were:

1. Wide base seat with gel-foam padding – To sit upright in a safe position, you must rotate your hips forward to place a slight curvature into your spine, which brings your bottom directly under your body weight. That’s the reason cycling pants have built in padding because without adequate padding, the gluteal muscles are impinged and become sore and bruised. Fitnex has taken an extra step to ensure comfort by using gel foam, which is a very dense high-tech foam with better impact-absorption properties than regular foam. The seat is wide at the base, further reducing discomfort by dispersing pressure over a wider area. A well-padded seat, like padded cycling pants, will protect your behind and allow you to train longer and more frequently. It’s the most important feature of an exercise bike.
2. Heavy duty steel frame. The Fitnex B50 will support a rider up to 300lbs!
3. The Fitnex B50 uses an electronically controlled magnetic braking system, the same kind used in exercise bikes costing twice as much. In the past, resistance came in the form of ‘roller’ or ‘band’ friction, resulting in inevitable parts-burn-out and noise. Unfortunately this technology is still used in many other bikes in the same price class.
4. The bike uses an electronically controlled device that moves the flywheel, thereby varying the resistance felt by the legs. Since no parts actual make physical contact, there is no friction and no parts wear. This results in reduced noise, a much longer life for your exercise bike and very smooth resistance. There are a total of 16 resistance settings in all.
5. The Fitnex B50 has a durable, crack-resistant body housing. All moving parts on this bike are enclosed within a tough outer shell. This protects you against injury, protect your clothes from becoming jammed in the crank mechanism, reduces dust accumulation in joints and bearings and protected the machine from rusting from any sweat and moisture getting on the mechanism. In addition it reduces the bike’s noise making this machine almost silent.
6. The bike has Padded handle bars, allowing you to lean forward and braces your shoulder girdle. This allows you to use your accessory breathing muscles (pec minor, intercostals etc) to increase air intake which helps you burn more calories during the workout. You still have the option of sitting in the upright position and gripping like regular bars. In that position, you can train longer, in comfort, for greater fat metabolism. The handle bars and console also act as a good magazine holder.
7. The counter-balanced pedals swings the pedal into the upright position, so every time you get on, both pedals are in the correct position ready for you to slip in your feet and get started.
8. The Fitnex B50′s built-in heart rate monitor is a part of the handle bars. It monitors your heart rate through 2 hand sensors and gives you feedback through the console.
9. The same heart rate control found on elliptical trainers and treadmills, is also included on the Fitnex B50. You can program your target heart rate into the console and grip the heart rate sensors. The onboard computer operates on a feedback loop, continuously comparing your heart rate to your pre-programmed target zone and adjusts resistance to suit. For example, if your heart rate falls below the target rate, (that is you are slacking off), the computer will automatically increase resistance to elevate your heart rate. This is a very safe way to train, especially if you are new to exercise bikes.

Conclusion

We were very impressed with the Fitnex B50 exercise bike from the moment we saw it and we liked more and more as we evaluated it for this review. Fitnex have 3 upright exercise bikes in their range (one cheaper and one more expensive) and we found the B50 to be the best combo of features, function and price. It is obviously well suited to home use but its solid and reliable construction would also make it a good choice for a club environment.

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The Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike is a VERY impressive spinning bike, rivaling commercial bikes found in fitness clubs. The first thing you notice when you get in front of this bike is how sturdy and well put together it is. Even if you give it everything you have and go as fast as you can, this indoor training bike will not wobble at all given its heavy frame and solid construction.

It takes about 30 minutes to assemble the Fitness Master X Series Momentum and tighten everything up. The tension adjustment is responsive and the bike is very quiet and well balanced. Seat and handlebar adjustments are very easy to make. The handle bars may be gripped in several ways for optimal comfort, from leaning forward and holding on for sprints to sitting straight during the cool-down and placing a magazine on them to relax.

If you have cycling shoes, they may be clipped into the pedals and the toe cages keep you feet in place. The X Series Momentum comes with an extra set of clips for the pedals for different types of shoes.

Being such a sturdy cycling bike, it is a bit heavier than the average fitness bike. Moving it around requires listing the back and balancing it on the small movement wheels in the front. It’s best however that you find someone to help you if you need to move it or make sure you identify just the right spot to assemble it at so you don’t have to move it very much later.

Of course no exercise bike is perfect and the Fitness Master X Series Momentum has some negatives as well. The seat is not very comfortable, especially for long workouts. However, it’s easy to replace with any standard bike seat of your choice. A gel seat might be a great option if you’re planning to use the bike more than 20 minutes per day.

Depending on your training style, the fact that X Series Momentum does not have an LCD display might or might not be a negative. While most exercise bikes come with displays, many hard-core cyclists don’t use them because it distracts them from focusing on their exercise routine. Besides, actual outdoor bikes don’t have displays and if you use the X Series Momentum to train for events or competitions, you’ll not want to get used to depending on a display to gauge the progress of your workouts.

Conclusion

Overall, the Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike is a great spin bike for the money with many of the features that come on higher priced bikes.

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If you are thinking about getting a quality, heavy-duty spinning bike, you should find this review of the Fitnex X Series Velocity Indoor Bike very useful. It’s best to know exactly what you are getting with any piece of exercise equipment prior to making this type of investment.

The Fitnex X Series Velocity is a heavy-duty, indoor exercise bike designed for serious workouts. The bike features a frame constructed from stainless steel and a flywheel, which weights about forty-seven pounds.

The seat that is on this Fitnex X Series Velocity is produced from polyurethane foam and it has been anatomically designed to provide greater comfort for longer workouts. The seat also features a vinyl cover. Unlike some other stationary bikes in its class, this exercise bike features a shock suspension system that has been produced from coiled springs. The Fitnex X Series Velocity also features leather, long lasting brake pads.

The Fitnex X Series Velocity operates by a belt-driven motion system. This system is easy to maintain and it is also quite to run. The Fitnex X Series Velocity is forty-four inches in length and is twenty-five and a half inches in width.

This Fitnex X Series Velocity is very powerful and it is able to deliver a comprehensive workout comparable to a commercial bike found at a local gym, whilst still delivering convenience and comfort. Using an indoor exercise bike enable you to work on both you muscle strength and cardiovascular system. Exercise bikes are a good way to burn fat whilst also toning and strengthening, and the Fitnex X Series Velocity is one of the best.

The Fitnex X Series Velocity features quick release levers, which allow for vertical and horizontal adjustment of both the handlebars and the seat. The bike is built with high quality materials and designed to be a high performance spinner, able to handle even the most demanding workouts.

The Fitnex X Series Velocity is coated in an electro depositing coating, which is an organic treatment. This treatment allows the bike to be exposed to almost any type of environment without getting damaged.

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If you are in the market for a great exercise bike, the Kettler Speed Pro exercise bike is very much worth considering. The Kettler Speed Pro exercise bike was originally designed to meet the very demanding needs of professional athletes. However, its relatively low price (as compared with other exercise bikes in its class) makes it a realistic option for most causal riders to have one in their home.

This affordable exercise bike features block resistance on the brakes and a chain driven motion system. The bike allows you to create a customized training program using your personal computer, which can assist you with your training.

This Kettler Speed Pro features chrome plated flyweight weights about forty pounds. This bike is manufactured using a heavy duty steel designed to be prolonged, intensive workouts. The steel frame is mounted onto four casters and makes the bike relatively easy to move.

This Kettler Speed Pro exercise bike also features a telescopic stem, which allows for different riding styles. The seat on Kettler Speed Pro is easily adjustable and allows people from a wide range of body sizes to use the bike in comfort. The bike features floor levellers, making it easy to keep the bike level on uneven floors. The Kettler Speed Pro also comes with a bottle holder.

This Kettler Speed Pro comes with a vast array of different features you’d expect in this prices class, which include adjustable handlebars that can be used in an array of different positions, a Brake-block system with continuous brake force adjustment to vary the resistance and triathlon handlebars and racing saddle which both adjust vertically and horizontally for a custom fit.

The Kettler Speed Pro comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame, 3 years for parts and 1 year labor, regardless of whether the bike is going to be used for commercial use or home use.

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The Livestrong LS9 9IC indoor cycle is a trainer ideal for people who are looking for a professional class exercise bike to become serious and competitive riders. The Livestrong LS9 9IC is inspired by Lance Armstrong himself and aims both at those who start in the sport and those who wish to take their training to the next level.

The great advantage of the Livestrong LS9 9IC is that it offers a consistent and very smooth ride, making use of a forty pound fly wheel and a multi ribbon Kevlar belt drive. The rider is able to adjust the resistance using a mono brake cantilevered system.

The Livestrong LS9.9IC is a sturdy exercise bike designed to offer great workout, helping the rider achieve his weight loss, fitness and endurance goals.

One of the best features of the Livestrong LS9 9IC is the LCD display with the three different feedback windows for speed, RPM and heart rate. The display allows you to access all the critical information you might need, without scrolling through screens and cumbersome menus. You can see how many calories you burn, while monitoring your heart rate and keeping track of the amount of time you have been riding the bike.

The Livestrong LS9 9IC is made with sturdy and high quality components and materials, and comes with a 5 years warranty on the frame, a 1 year warranty on the labor and a 2 year warranty on the parts.

Trying to achieve the maximum possible comfort, the Livestrong LS9 9IC indoor cycle includes an Air Flight saddle and handle bars with contact grips able to monitor your heart rate.

The Live strong LS9.9IC indoor cycle provides a strong foundation for the training of amateur and professional bikers. It is a part of Lance Armstrong’s collection of fitness equipment and is a perfect substitute for outdoor use, such as on a deck or a patio.

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The Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike offers a challenging workout in a simplistic design. As a recumbent bike, you have the benefit of a reclined position to workout hips, buttocks, and leg muscles without concern for lower back strain. While the position is reclined compared to an upright bike, the Schwinn offers the same feel as a regular outdoor bicycle. The seat is both ergonomically designed and padded so your workout is comfortable, without the saddle sore feeling of some bike seats. In addition to the ability to adjust the seat, your Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike also features adjustable lumbar supports.

The handlebars, seat, and console on your Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike adjust to fit your specific body size, reach, and inseam. The stabilizers and levelers are oversized and built in so you can trust your workout platform is solid. Additionally, thanks to a perimeter weighted flywheel, you can enjoy not only feeling like you are sitting on a regular outdoor bike, but you can have a true road feel, minus the bumps. Your ride will be smooth, as well offering you a challenging cardiovascular workout. The walk-through frame means easy entry and exiting, without feeling as though you have to squeeze into the seat.

The Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike offers a challenging workout with 16 resistance levels, 17 workout programs, 8 pre-set profiles and 2 user-defined profiles for custom exercise routines. The Schwinn Advantage programmed into your console means you can track your workouts to measure progress and set goals for yourself. You can view on the console where you are in terms of your workout and training goals. The console features multiple colors, as well as being backlit for easy viewing. To further monitor your workout and progress, the handle grips on either side of the seat are telemetry-enabled to monitor your heart rate while riding.

Some additional convenience features on your Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike include a reading rack on the front to hold your favorite reading material while you ride, a magazine storage basket under the seat, and water bottle holder. You can switch your tracking from miles to kilometers, and use the transport wheels to easily move your bike from one area to another. It comes with a 5 year warranty on the frame and a 1 year warranty on parts and electronics. The durable frame can support riders up to 300lbs. The unit measures 63” long and a slim 25” wide, making it easy to find space for your bike.

The Fitnex R50-S recumbent exercise bike is comfortable, effective, and compact, giving you an aerobic workout that boots your cardiovascular system without taking up a lot of space. Since it is a recumbent bike (recumbent meaning “lying down,”) it is an ideal option for those concerned with straining their lower back. You can work out legs, hips, and buttocks, without the shock aerobic exercises can give. The contact heart rate grips on either side of the seat let you monitor your cardiovascular workout, getting constant feedback on your heart rate without stopping your ride.

The Fitnex R50-S recumbent exercise bike is an optimal choice for both beginners and experienced riders, offering a variety of workout settings. The swing arm on which the computerized console sits can swing to allow easy mounting and dismounting. This feature is especially useful for those with back or joint problems, and users who enjoy watching TV while they ride. The console works in either position, so you can have the benefit of a clear front view, but still access all of the features, readings, and settings you need. The arm swings only to the right, so you don’t need full clearance all the way around the bike to use this feature.

Console features on the Fitnex R50-S recumbent bike include two window options, dot matrix and LED. The console provides feedback on load, calories, speed, time, distance, and revolutions per minute. It has a large, easy to read display so you can check your stats at a glance and not miss your favorite TV show. Who says you cannot recline and watch a little TV while you workout? In fact, keeping your mind distracted may even allow you to work out longer, thus making routine exercise less like a chore.

In deciding on your level of challenge for each workout on the Fitnex R50-S Recumbent Exercise Bike, you will have the choice of 16 levels of resistance. The Magnetic Arc Distancing Resistance allows you to modify as you train. There are 6 pre-set workout profiles, allowing you variety in your training schedule and exercise routine. Choose between interval, racing, weight loss, heart rate control, or rolling, depending on your specific fitness goals. If you vary your workout programs, you can be sure to maximize your aerobic routine by targeting different goals each time you hop on. Keep track and monitor your readings with each session so that you can reach whatever fitness goals you set.

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The Fitnex R70 recumbent exercise bike is a professional-quality recumbent bike. Unlike other bikes in its class, it includes self-generating power in that your cycling creates the power source for electronic displays. With a heavy-duty construction, this bike can comfortably seat users up to 400lbs, unlike other recumbent bikes that max out at 300lbs. Since the R70 is a recumbent bike, the rider is in a reclined position, offering less strain on the lower back while still providing a challenging exercise routine for calves, thighs, hips, and buttocks.

Fitnex is known for their superior design and intuitive engineering. This fact is evident in the Fitnex R70 Recumbent Exercise Bike. The tools required to assemble the bike after you bring it home are even included in the packaging. Since it is intended for light commercial use, it should provide years of fitness as part of your home gym. The warranty includes a 3 year parts and 1 year labor warranty. However, it is doubtful you will have much trouble, thanks to the rugged design and solid engineering that created this powerhouse stationary bike from Fitnex. Given that rugged design and the ability to power itself, the increased cost is well worth the added benefits.

Not only is the Fitnex R70 Recumbent Exercise Bike rugged and well designed, it’s also packed with features. Pulse grips beside the seat monitor heart rate and feed that information to the console. The console features a large matrix LED display to make it easier for the rider to read. Feedback displayed includes distance, speed, calories burned, heart rate, level, METs, watts, and work. This feedback is extensive and gives you all the information you need to accurately track exercise sessions and gauge your progress towards fitness or weight loss goals.

In addition to the feedback features on your Fitnex R70 recumbent exercise bike, there are also numerous program options. With 16 resistance levels, riders of all abilities can find the right setting for their training. Eight different programs offer even more challenges for both beginners and advanced athletes. No matter the skill level or fitness goals of the rider or riders, all will appreciate having this professional-level bike and the fact that all that machinery only takes up ten more inches in length over the average home-use bike. With a length of 73” and an ultra-slim width of 21″, the R70 can still fit in your home or office, even as a commercial-grade bike.

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Are you tired of consoles that sit right in your face, or get in the way as you get on or off your stationary bike? Then the Fitnex R40-S recumbent exercise bike is for you. The computer console on this recumbent bike swings to the side to give you full forward view while riding. Imagine being able to comfortably watch television while working out, without the need to hang your TV from the ceiling. The swing out console is just one of the many features of this Fitnex model.

With a recumbent bike, you can work leg, thigh, and hips, but save strain on your lower back, thanks to the reclined position. In fact, the word recumbent means “lying down”. The Fitnex R40-S recumbent exercise bike offers an aerobic workout in the comfort of your home, any time, day or night, without worry over lower back strain. For those users who need to get in shape, but cannot participate in regular workout routines due to lower back issues, a recumbent bike can provide a strenuous exercise session without straining your back. Recumbent bikes are versatile, providing a solid workout for even advanced riders.

The Fitnex R40-S recumbent exercise bike features an LCD screen that not only swings to the side, but is easy to read. It tracks speed, calories burned, time, distance, and pulse rate. Your pulse is read when you hold the handle bars to either side of the seat. There are fifteen levels of resistance on the R40-S model, controlled by an adjustable tension knob. The fiction-free magnetic design of the resistance mechanism means a smooth, quiet ride. So when you swing out that one-of-a-kind console to watch TV, you won’t have to turn it up to hear it over your bike.

The manufacturer’s warranty on the Fitnex R40-S recumbent exercise bike includes a lifetime warranty on parts and a one year warranty on labor. In the rare event that something does go wrong with your R40-S, Fitnex will cover the cost of parts, even ten years after you bought it. Not only will the bike last for years, but it won’t take up a lot of space either. A mere 26 inches wide means it’s slim enough to put beside a bed or desk. At 64″ long, if your space is big enough for you to lie down, it’s probably big enough for your R40-S, whether you decide to set it up at home or at the office.

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