Exercise Bikes

[ValentineX]

Hola! Upon recommendation I signed up this morning. I am looking to buy an exercise bike, mid-price, £150 - any recommendations, please.

[beech]

Hi - I bought a Reebok ZR8 from Argos a few years ago. I don’t think they carry that particular model anymore, but Argos have a number of bikes at reasonable prices. Mine isn’t a performance machine, but it has adequate numerous settings to keep me challenged.The only downside is it is quite bulky, and heavy to move around. So check you have the space to leave it where you use it. There are some foldable ones which might work better if space is an issue.

At present I am building up my strength and stamina, so I’m only using it at low settings for 10-15 minutes a day. But I am very much feeling the benefits of being “lighter on my feet” instead of being a bit slow, and better able to complete my dog walk without being very breathless at the end. I still stop during the walk, but I’m feeling more capable than I was after only a few weeks. Plus my thigh muscles are getting stronger. I haven’t lost any weight! 😕😏

I watch YouTube videos on my iPad propped up on it to keep me mentally occupied - right now of people walking around lovely sunny Mediterranean towns whilst stuck here in grey England!

[ValentineX in reply to beech]

Hi beech, thank you for all that. I shall look at Argos and try and make snd educated guess as to which one I should buy. I don’t want anything too complicated mainly because I would get bored trying to work it out. So a saddle, and two peddles plus handlebars will be good😜

[Bkin]

Welcome ValentineX

Had my stationary exercise bike for a while I can't remember where I bought it, could have been Argos or Amazon, my counter no longer works, but can still up the resistance if I want to. Mostly it acts as hat and theraband holder now, but I do still get it in position for cycling occasionally.

[ValentineX in reply to Bkin]

Hi Bkin,

Thank you for your thoughts. Just about to scour Argosonline. 🤞😜

[Patk1]

Hiya and welcome.i bought a new 1 recently & is the best ive ever b on.it folds up,has variable options,is VERY comfy and is SILENT!! I think it was about £120. Ill get the details for u asap

[ValentineX]

Wow! Thank you. As i am going into uncharted territory I didn’t want to blow a fortune. I like the quiet bit as well (and so will my neighbours).

[Patk1]

Yes,completely silentIts an ULTRASPORT F bike.mines got a curved frame so folds smaller.if u look on amazon,theres also a straight frame which iz only £109, which male friend who recommended it has.hes q heavy and 5'9" while im only 5'1".so its gd for everyone.i researched bikes b4 i bought it.review are gd.saddle is bigger thn most+ v comfy.i was amazed at silence.take a lookamazon.co.uk/dp/B00FZM5W3I/...

[ValentineX in reply to Patk1]

Thank you very much for looking at the make and sending me another message. I live in a fairly busy part of London and daren’t ride a bicycle on the roads - too many accidents. An ex-colleague phoned me after many years and coincidentally he’s just bought one but his recommendation was out of my price range. One again, thank you.

[Patk1]

Yes,better to be safe! Ths ones v sturdy.its beta than my old 1 and beta thn any ive been on in past,at gyms or pulmonary rehab. Mines got curved frame which folds bit smaller than the straight frame( my friends got this one).im really happy with mine.lot to choose frm.silent sold it for me.gd lu k looking

[Izb1]

Hi ValentineX and welcome to the site. Have you tried ebay, it may be worth checking it out and trying a used one to see if you would use it before spending alot of money x

[ValentineX]

Hi Izb1, That is a very good idea and it will have already been assembled as well. I will have a good look tonight and hope that someone is upgrading. Thank you x