Indoor cycling is an aerobic workout done on a special stationary bike. These bikes are specially designed so that the weighted front flywheel feels like an outdoor bike, where the pedals are propelling the bike, according to davedraper.com. Indoor cycling workouts typically take participants through an "outdoor" bike ride; the bike enables you to get the feel of a road bike while varying the resistance and being able to come out of the saddle at different points in the workout.
Model 7200
The top-of-the-line stationary bike, model 7200 made by Star Trac, has a price of $3,895, but the amenities and features make this bike well worth it. This bike boasts an integrated touch-screen computer/TV tuner that has indoor cycling classes downloaded onto it, iPod connectivity and dual water bottle holders. The pedals have clips for cycling shoes and are engineered for indoor cycling. The seat is adjustable and flexible, enhancing comfort with dual-density padding and an anatomical cutout. The bike has a fan to keep you cool during long workouts and a dashboard that provides information about heart rate and cadence, among other rider data.
NXT
The NXT bike by Star Trac, retailing at $1,395, offers an all-aluminum frame with a plastic rim on the radius of the flywheel to protect it from rust or corrosion. The flexible saddle has double-density padding and an anatomical cutout for comfort, and the seat slider has fore and aft adjustability, giving you the opportunity to create just the right setting for your workout. The pedals can be used with regular sneakers or clip-in cycling shoes, and the dual water bottle holders ensure that you don't run out of your favorite sports drink.
FIT
The FIT bike is a portable home stationary bike that has a weighted flywheel for an easier pedal stroke and a resistance knob to simulate hills, jumps and intervals. Despite its lower price of $599, this bike has certain features to ensure your comfort. The no-slip handlebars are adjustable, so users of different body types will have no trouble finding a comfortable position. A wider saddle promotes more balance, and the seat is adjustable vertically and horizontally, so you get the perfect position to have a great indoor cycling workout.
LeMond RevMaster Pro
The RevMaster Pro retails at $1,395 and is the update on LeMond's original RevMaster. This model has an array of improvements that make this bike one of the ideal indoor cycling bikes on the market. The narrower crank was designed to simulate that of a road bike, and the adjustable cam handles and saddle give you the opportunity to customize your bike to your comfort level. An easy-to-use resistance knob increases or decreases the resistance of your workout, and the same knob doubles as a brake when pushed down. Rather than a chain, the RevMaster Pro has a Kevlar belt for a quiet ride and less maintenance than chains that need to be oiled or that get easily stretched.
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