I had a decent experience with one of the Schwinn Recumbent bikes (2 models up from the bottom I think). Here is what it looked like if I remember correctly (sold it to buy a treadmill -- which I use more; then just sold that for Kreitler rollers. Yes, i can't make up my mind!! haha)
http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-213-Re.../dp/B000BGI5CI
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