JerseyRider

I am looking for a way to maintain my cycling program through the winter months, so I am considering an exercise bike. What features should I be looking for? Are recumbent machines relevant for a road cyclist or should I stick with an upright? What brands would you recommend? I have a budget of up to $1,000 for the proper equipment.

Thanks in advance.

Equinox

You could get a good spinner bike for that amount

R900

We have a spinner and it's great exercise, we have a couple DVD's that work your butt off. However, it's a PITA, any day outside is better then riding in the basement. I would make sure I had all the gear I needed to ride all year first and then get a mag-trainer or rollers. Spinners are nice, but outside is best. The bad part it's expensive to buy a couple different weight jackets, gloves, jerseys, tights, shoe covers, warmers, etc... I usually can nail the layers needed for cold weather cycling, but have a lot of stuff to be able to pick and choose what I need for that day, etc...

John

efrobert

A few years ago I bought a bike from a small gym that was closing. The brand was Vision, it's pretty much like a life cycle. I ride it during the winter mostly.

jtree

indoor trainer. hooks up to your rear wheel. much cheaper than an exercise bike. however you will be bored to tears and backside numbness can be a problem with all indoor bikes.

dauphin

I own a gym...indoor bikes suck...