5 Best Recumbent Exercise Bikes UK for Sale
Recumbent exercise bikes are a novel and exciting way to exercise within the comfort of your own home as a means to an end or as a way to practice using a full road-based recumbent bike. A recumbent bike allows you to exercise your thighs, calves, and glute muscles with less strain muscles and less impact on your joints.
5 Best Recumbent Exercise Bikes UK for Sale
Features of the best recumbent exercise bikes
- Multi-level RESISTANCE: The best recumbent exercise bike will have up to 24 computer-controlled resistance levels. They will typically also have a low-maintenanc magnetic brake system which is therefore both quiet and durable. Look out for a poly-V belt drive with self-tensioning. Typical flyweels are about 8kg in mass.
- TRAINING REGIMES: Expect to see multiple pre-installed training programmes along with a good-sized training computer/visual display with with information on time, distance, calories, speed and heart rate, the latter of which should is a usually achieved by a thumb sensor on the handle bars.
- KINOMAP or Zwift COMPATIBLE: The best recumbent exercise bike may have an ergometer that compatible with the optionally available Kinomap app or Zwift, allowing the user to compete in virtual, interactive exercise challenges, races, competitions and group rides.
- Typical EXTRAS: The best recumbent exercise bikes may have additional features such as: integrated hand pulse sensors, tablet holder; transport wheels, floor level compensation; non-slip pedals with adjustable foot straps; seat with backrest and side handles.
- Expect user user weight tolerances of around110kg or more and user height up to 200 cm.
- Recumbent bikes are long with typical dimensions approx. 138x62x95cm (LxWxH) so make sure you have the space to use and stow.
- Check that the device is equipped with a UK 3-pin plug (Type G) as many of them are shipped in from Europe.

