Exercise Bikes

Types

Manually operated

• You set the resistance yourself using a dial. These bikes are cheaper, but they also offer fewer features.

Ergometer

• Continuously adapts the resistance depending on the user’s current heart rate and maintains it within the set range, which leads to more efficient fat loss.
• Changes the resistance settings dynamically according to the preset route profile, which can be viewed on the display. The user can also set the resistance himself.
• Easy to use and offers a wide range of settings.

Construction and weight capacity

• The weight capacity should be at least 20% higher than the weight of the user. Less than that can lead to rapid wear and the machine being unstable.

Resistance control

• Magnetic brake
  • The resistance is regulated by engaging a mechanical brake with the flywheel. The most widely used type.
  • Its pros include smooth and quiet operation, highly adjustable resistance, and high durability.
• Induction brake
  • The resistance is adjusted by a computer, which controls an electromagnet coil.
  • The pros include the option to set very high resistance, measurement accuracy, and minimal failure rate. The drawback is its fairly high purchase price.

Accessories

• The display varies by its design and range of features. The more expensive models allow you to connect to a computer or tablet.
• Some models can monitor heart rate - sensors are integrated in the handlebars?.
• Wheels help a lot if you need to move the bike somewhere else.