Exercise Bike Guide
The main reason for the popularity of exercise bikes in the Australian fitness industry is their low impact. Anyone can ride a bike, and they are frequently prescribed by physiotherapists and fitness specialists for rehab and weight goals.
They’re also very popular because they are easy to move around (being one of the lightest pieces of fitness equipment you’ll find in the gym), and they come with wheels for easy movement and storage.
The one feature you’ll need to consider in an exercise cycle is manual versus automatic. The tension on the bike can be controlled by you alone (using a dial on the stem), and this is called a manual exercise bike. The tension can also be controlled by the computer on the bike, and this is called automatic tension. Now, of course, you control the computer, so the bike is not going to do anything crazy on you, but an auto-controlled exercise bike will allow you to tune out and read an iPad or watch TV, while the computer changes resistance to keep your fitness goals on track.
It’s also worth mentioning that one of the greatest pieces of feedback we get from customers is that a small seat leads to a sore, well, behind. It’s safe to say that all the higher-end exercise bikes have large, gel-padded seats, so if there’s anything that’s going to convince you to buy a slightly better-quality gym bike, it’s going to be a comfortable seat.
Exercise bikes are also very quiet. The author of this article has an exercise bike in his TV room, and his family of 5 can happily watch TV while someone works out on the bike without any complaints of noise (which would be a problem for items like a treadmill, where the thumping of feet on the deck cause quite a racket).
All up, fitness cycles have become a main-stay of all sports shops and fitness outlets, so browse our wide range of bikes above (or select from the categories like recumbent cycles, spin bikes, and upright bikes) to choose the best bike for you.
And just in case you were still confused about buying an exercise bike online, here's our popular Australian buyer's guide again, on a different platform. Please do watch it...
Guide to Buying an Exercise Bike