16 Exercise bikes for getting a great home workout

You don’t have to spend a set amount every month to exercise and almost everything you can do in a gym, you can technically do at home. Especially with equipment like exercise bikes—which you can use to get in a solid workout and accurately measure your progress as you do.

Exercise bikes come in all shapes and sizes, from rudimentary to the more heavy-duty and advanced machines, but ultimately the workout will still be the same. Here are some of the best bikes available today.

The Echelon EX-5 smart exercise bike is a premium workout machine, with an integrated 21.5” HD touch screen that can be rotated 180 degrees. This is alongside ergonomic aero handlebars and two mounted bottle holders for handy drink storage while you exercise.

The machine offers the potential for a high-intensity workout without taking up too much space, while being sturdy enough to not shuffle around when in use.

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The Cyclo Studio V5 is a self-powered, heavy-duty exercise bike, designed for efficient workouts— with frictionless resistance as you pedal, you’ll be in for a smooth and quiet experience.

Plus, with a built-in training computer, you’ll be able to track metrics like speed, time, distance and pulse as you exercise and you can connect to training apps via Bluetooth for extra accessibility.

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The Gold exercise bike is one of Roger Black’s best sellers, with an emphasis on peak comfort and high performance. It’s suited to getting in a robust workout, while also being light enough to be moved around the house at relative ease.

Conveniently with a Roger Black bike, you can get a high-quality machine that does everything you want, without having to break the bank.

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This corded electric exercise bike offers a no frills work out experience, with 12 pre-set programmes and an LCD display to help you burn calories and get a sweat on. You can also adjust the seat to best suit the way you exercise, for optimal comfort.

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Straightforward and ready to do the job, the Roger Black folding bike is a great machine for both starting out in home exercise or getting back on track after a break. It comes with an integrated phone/iPad holder for you to listen to music or your favourite podcast while you work out—and can conveniently be folded to be stored flat or upright when not in use.

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You’ll get more of a traditional cycling bike aesthetic with this stationary machine, which comes with a cushioned seat for comfort and a digital display—which can help monitor metrics like time, speed and calorie burn count.

The bike frame is made from alloy steel, a durable material that will see the machine stay firmly in place while in use as well as helping it to be damage-resistant.

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The Domyos 100 bike may be “basic” in name but it’s anything but, being quite a sturdy machine—made from a steel frame and coming with stabilising pads for uneven floors. It also has a 12kg flywheel that is great for moderate-intense use.

Note: Recommended to store indoors in a cool, dry place.

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The Ultrasport bike is light, compact and intentionally designed to fold up for convenient storage, assembly and disassembly. And though it’s quite uncomplicated on the outside, it can still help you get in a good work out with up to eight resistance levels to train your muscles, as well as an LCD display for exercise monitoring.

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Under desk minibikes are a great way to get a good workout while you’re seated. And though they’re low impact and smaller than your standard exercise bike, you can still exercise with eight resistance levels, adjustable straps and flat pedals.

You can pedal under your desk, with the machine being able to fit under desks that are a minimum height of 27 inches. It’s portable, user-friendly and hassle-free method to get a decent amount of exercise.

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This exercise bike feels like a natural evolution on the Domyos basic exercise bike, with a similar build and aesthetic. The training bike builds on some of the good aspects of other bikes in this range, being incredibly stable and having a comfortable, adjustable seat as well. It also features an 18kg flywheel, which provides very smooth and easy pedalling even in intense use.

Note: Recommended to store indoors in a cool, dry place

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This AceFuture bike is multi-functional, serving as an exercise bike as well as being fitted for leg and arm workouts. The bike frame can also adjust between three different angles, to allow for anyone to use it more comfortably.

It has 16 resistance levels for variable cardio workouts, as well as a comfortable seat with several height adjustments and a backrest. All things considered, you’ll be able to get in smooth and reliable sessions at your convenience.

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You can have a, straightforward workout with this compact bike, which you can also conveniently store away at home. With magnetic resistance, you’ll be able to undergo smooth workouts in comfortable positions with an adjustable seat.

Also featured is a hand grip pulse sensor and a monitoring console.

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The training bike 900 is perfect for losing weight and/or staying in shape, designed for regular, active use, and built to a high standard. It has a low frame and comfortable saddle that aims to alleviate workout tension and have you workout in ease. Two stabilisers on the bike help with keeping the machine in position and stable, which is perfect as that allows you to explore the 15 resistance levels available and enjoy your workout!

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This two-in-one bike is foldable for easier storage and comes with resistance bands for arm workouts in addition to your standard cardio, if desired. It also comes with a longer than usual backrest with adjustable height, for extra back support while you exercise for extended periods.

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A sturdy machine, the Essential bike is a well-designed bike made for smooth pedalling. It has a console for monitoring your workout and eight resistance levels. All in all, it’s a great starting point for working out at home and getting into regular exercise.

Note: Recommended to store indoors in a cool, dry place.

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Coming in at a hefty 56kg, this Adidas training bike still manages to retain a sleek finish. It’s built for robust indoor use with up to eight levels of resistance to manage during your sessions. It also has four programmes for pulse readings, as well as adjustable handlebars and pedal straps to suit both shorter and longer endurance exercises.

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