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If you’re a gym freak in this day and age, you probably know that your biggest enemy isn’t obesity or junk food but the age-old concept called time! With 24-hour jobs fast becoming a painful reality, it’s becoming extremely difficult (read impossible) to fit in exercise or pretty much any other extracurricular activity into our jam-packed schedules. As a result, those numerous diet charts we prepare for ourselves rarely see the light of day. However, time, like any other obstacle, can be overcome.
And if your schedule doesn’t allow you to hotfoot it to the gym before heading to work, what’s stopping you from exercising at home? One of the best forms of home exercise is the trusty old exercise bike. And if you’re considering purchasing one and aren’t sure which one to go in for, our 10 best exercise bikes in 2017 list has got your back.
Aerofit, which is a Hyderabad-based company, is rapidly gaining a reputation in the fitness market as one of the most potent fitness equipment manufacturers and the AF 32 is another testament to their capabilities. The AF 32 comes equipped with eight levels of friction-free magnetic resistance coupled with a precision balanced 4 kg flywheel. The bike’s seat is comfortable and adjustable while its extra-wide pedals are a breeze to use. The LCD display is powered by two AA batteries and offers speed, distance, time and calorie data. The maximum user weight of this bike is 90 kg and is perfect for beginners.
Kobo Air Bike Delux
As a beginner, you probably don’t want to invest too much at first, which is why the Kobo Air Bike Delux is ideal for you as it isn’t just cheap but also reliable. The first of its many benefits is its weight, which is just 20 kgs, making it extremely easy to move around the house. Its seat is also extremely adjustable while its arm reach is superb.
The Delux’s digital metre does well to track your distance, time, speed and calories, while its maximum user weight is 120 kgs. The price is also in the 5,000 range making it the perfect bike of choice for beginners looking to make their first purchase.
Cosco produced another gem in the form of this great bike, which further adds credentials to their ambitions in the fitness equipment segment. This brilliantly designed bike comes with eight levels of magnetic resistance as well as a 6kg flywheel. Maintenance costs have been brought down to minimal, courtesy of its friction free magnetic system.
The seat is extremely adjustable too, while its weight of a mere 21kgs make it easy to transport around the house. The 300 U’s LCD display can efficiently track a person’s time, distance, speed, and calories. Your pulse can also be tracked, courtesy of the sensor fitted on the handlebar. All in all this 110kg capacity bike is right on the money.
Reebok One GB50
Besides being an extremely attractive bike, the GB50 comes equipped with a 9kg flywheel and a 5-inch LCD console which displays target time, distance, heart rate, calories burnt as well as hand pulse sensors. Other features include 32 levels of electronic resistance, a USB port and a water bottle holder.
The GB50, which is ideal for users below 120 kgs, also features adjustable handlebars and self-levelling pedals as well as transport wheels and an easily adjustable seat. Although it’s on the pricey side, the GB50 is a great piece of equipment and is perfect for people looking for an upgrade.
Aerofit WB 650
The great part about the Aerofit WB 650 is that it not only serves as an exercise bike but also doubles up as a row machine. This allows you to work your upper body and lower body in one single session. Doesn’t get any better than this, does it? The WB 650 comes equipped with a manual belt brake resistance system as well as a fibre wind wheel with a diameter of 430mm along with a braking track.
Another boon of the WB 650 is its top-notch rotating parts that allow it to run almost noiselessly, while its adjustable strap is ideal for manual control. Its LCD, which is powered by two AA batteries, calculates time, speed, distance and calories. Using it for the first time will be extremely easy, courtesy of its self-balancing pedals.
Cosco CEB Trim 400 R
Cosco has been a giant in the sports industry for years and are famous for their tennis and basketball equipment, but have now started acing new segments. The 400 R shows that Cosco can produce fitness equipment as brilliantly as their other sports products. The 400 R is an entry level bike in Cosco’s highly acclaimed Trim series.
This recumbent bike comes with a padded backrest that allows you to have your workout session in pure bliss. Other features of the 400 R include eight level magnetic resistance along with a 6kg flywheel. It also comes with magnetic resistance technology, drastically reducing its maintenance needs. Its LCD screen keeps track of time, speed, distance, calories and pulse, while its non-skid pedals and protective strap make it a breeze to use. So if you’re just starting out and able to spend a little extra, 400 R is a great option for you.
Aerofit 6.3 R
A small bit of relaxation is a must during a gruelling workout session and that’s exactly what the 6.3 R, a recumbent bike, offers. Besides being made out of top-class materials, this easy-to-maintain bike comes equipped with sleek rotating parts, which absorb any noise that usually emits from machines. Its impact absorbing pedals ensure that you don’t get worked up while you work out.
The 6.3 R’s high-end display tracks your time, speed, distance, calories, pulse and heart rate while also functioning as an odometer – which is a treasure trove of information for users. There’s also the 5kg balanced flywheel with a superb belt drive as well as ultra-comfortable adjustable seats. If you’re able to shell out a bit more for a beginner’s bike, this one’s for you.
Fitleader UF4
Another compact and affordable bike in this list, the Fitleader UF4 (nope, no extra-terrestrial materials included) is ideal for first timers. Its perimeter weighted flywheel gives it a unique road feel while making way for a smooth flowing workout session. Besides offering eight resistance levels, the UF4’s large console displays time, distance, speed and calories burned effortlessly and efficiently.
Besides a being a reliable machine, the UF4 is an extremely transportable one too, with its four small wheels making it easy to transport the UF4 from room to room. You won’t be going wrong if you purchase this gem.
Reebok ZR8
Reebok has always enjoyed immense popularity in India, and have really upped their game since the reinvention of their logo back in 2013. Their exercise equipment segment is just another testament to their enormous ambitions. The ZR8 is another masterpiece by the company and comes packed with features.
It supports an astonishing 32 levels of resistance while its LCD keeps track of speed, time, distance as well as your pulse. Also completing the ZR8 is a 9kg flywheel as well as adjustable pedals. Being able to create your own workout program on the ZR8 is a real boon as is its ability to track ones recovery period. It’s a bit on the pricey side but an ideal piece of equipment.
Spirit Fitness CB 900
This extremely sturdy bike comprises of a 150lb frame with 2.5mm oval tubing and round bars in order to secure its longevity. However, durability isn’t the only feature the CB 900 boasts of, with it being an extremely comfortable bike too. Its pedals are held together by needle bearings, while also boasting of a belt made up of industry grade Hutchinson PK-poly V.
Its handlebars and seat are extremely easy to adjust, while its massive LCD screen is able to keep time, distance and calories burnt with ease. Due to its sturdy design, the CB 900 is naturally able to accommodate more weight, with 159kgs being the maximum this beast can take.
