Dont know if any one can help with this one.On of my family has wanted to try a bit of exercise and was looking about buying an exercise bike to use at home, basically starting some fitness.

I had just given my spare turbo trainer away so my idea of giving that has to be changed.

Has anyone bought an exercise bikes(just like the ones in gyms/health clubs with the programmable resistance and displays?He doesnt want to spent a great deal on it, but at the same instance I had said not to buy the really cheap ones as the resistance is very jumpy and you really need the programmable settings.

Any ideas?

Here is my idea, I hope it helps.

I don't have an exercise bike persay, I do have a old bike attached to a wind trainer. If your family member wants to exercize outside, he can take the bike off and get fresh air. I think the trainer cost 60.00 USD (new from Nashbar), the bike is an 1989 GT mountian bike with slicks.

It works well for me as i use the cycle computer to keep track of miles, cadence, speed, and the like to set goals and track progress.

Hope this helps,

ehenz

I like ehenz's reply but to more directly answer you Dick's had some the last time I was in there and would let you try them.

Joe

I like the idea of using a trainer, since exercise bikes (even a trainer) is BORING!!!! :) So then you can decide to go outside on the bike. There are also computer addons to some trainers that can very the resistance and everything a good exercise bikes does. There is also a addon so you can play video games with your bike and a trainer.. A real bike and a trainer gives you ALOT more options open to you rather then you standard exercise bike.

I have a life cycle c7i and I use it five day's a week. it's great for staying in shape. and has numerous programs to make workouts challenging.