If you want a modest priced but dependable workhorse, then we at Stationary Bicycle suggest you consider the Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike. It features 11 preset programs, computer-controlled eddy current resistance, and a belt drive system that ensures quiet operation and a smooth ride. The grip heart rate sensors also enable you to monitor your fitness level. It includes integrated leveling feet to keep everything balanced and help protect your floor. The specifications:

* Profile: Recumbent
* Number of workout programs: 11
* Workout programs: 1 Manual program, 6 preset profile programs, 3 Heart Rate Control programs and 1 Target Heart Rate program
* Heart rate monitor: Grip
* Resistance levels: 8
* Resistance system: Quiet Magnetic ECB (Eddy current brake) resistance
* Display: LCD
* Display readouts: Speed, RPM, Time, Distance, Watt, Calories, Pulse
* Dimensions: 58.5 x 26 x 36 inches
* Product weight: 58 pounds
* Maximum user weight: 275 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty: Frame - 3 years; Parts - 6 months

Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike
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We at Stationary Bicycle like multifunctional tools and equipment. If you are going to spend the money for a good exercise bike, why not get one that can also do other non-bike exercises? The Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Bike / Rower is just such a machine! Featuring a battery-operated monitor displaying speed, distance, time, calories burned, and heart rate, this two-in-one machine combines a recumbent bicycle and a rower for two types of low-impact strength and cardio workouts. Moving a pin switches from one mode to the other. In either bicycle or rower mode, magnetic resistance provides a quiet, smooth workout, whose intensity can be varied by turning an eight-position knob without interrupting a workout. A foam-padded seat glides on a ball-bearing roller system along an aluminum rail during rowing, and adjusts to fit different leg lengths for recumbent biking. For bicycling, oversized pedals and adjustable foot-straps hold feet securely to improve pulling motion, in addition to pushing motion. For rowing, a heavy-duty nylon strap and foam grips keep hands stable and comfortable. Assembled, the machine measures 74-1/4 inches long x 23-1/2 inches wide x 34 inches high and weighs 108 pounds. Folded for storage, it measures 34 inches long x 23-1/3 inches wide x 56-1/2 inches high. This 2-4-1 price is hard to beat!
Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Bike / Rower
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We at Stationary Bicycle realize that some people just don't have a lot of room to spare, and finding a place for an exercise bike can mean the difference between good exercise or none at all. The
Stamina 15-0200 InTone Folding Recumbent Bike is not only economical, well made, silent, and comfortable, it also takes up very little room and even folds if you want to gain more precious space. The sturdy steel frame, foam padded grips, and slide-resistant footpads hold up to long-term use, so you can keep on refining your workouts for years to come. Perhaps most conveniently, the bike offers a multifunction LCD monitor that tracks your workout time, speed, distance, and calories burned, along with an adjustable resistance system that lets you easily increase or decrease your workout intensity. Other details include an adjustable seat that fits various user heights, a quiet motor, and a cushioned seat and seat back. The bike measures 43 to 47 inches long, 25 inches wide, and 41 to 43 inches tall.

"Recumbent" literally means "lying down." Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. With your Stamina Intone Recumbent Bike! Ride you get a great low-impact cardiovascular workout from a comfortable semi-reclined position. Sets up and takes down in a snap, with controls and monitoring to give you "smart" results without any additional "wasted" effort.

Stamina 15-0200 InTone Folding Recumbent Bike
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We at Stationary Bicycle believe children should enjoy exercising. Just because it's raining, snowing or otherwise blustery outside, doesn't mean that your child can't get the exercise s/he needs. The Fisher Price Smart Cycle combines the fun indoor activity of video game playing with the physical activity the great outdoors will give you. Designed for kids ages three to six, the Smart Cycle "physical learning arcade system" is an all-in-one stationary bike, video game console, and educational tool. Your little one will exercise her brain and her body -- and have loads of fun in the process. Your child pedals the bike to keep the game going and "steers" with the movable handlebars.They pedal and steer their way through different environments. The Smart Cycle plugs directly into your VCR or TV and requires no need for a separate game system. A large, easy-to-use and conveniently placed joy stick and bright buttons control the games and educational tools.

The Smart Cycle comes with a "learning adventure," in which your child drives a car by pedaling the bike and turning the handlebars. She can splash through mud puddles and take treacherous corners as she tries to catch letters of the alphabet along the road. She'll learn to keep pedaling to keep moving, while at the same time learning her alphabet!

The fun doesn't have to stop when your child gets her fill of exercise: she can stop and rest, and continue the fun and learning by using the bike's joy stick and buttons to navigate through many other games and adventures. And best of all, several optional game cartridges that can be used with the Smart Cycle (sold separately) will keep your child continually entertained, including games that feature favorite characters such as Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants, Barbie, and Hot Wheels cars.

With its wide array of games and height-adjustable seat, the Smart Cycle is designed to grow with your child. So as your child grows both physically and intellectually, the Smart Cycle will grow with her.

Pros:

* Provides a source of indoor exercise for young children
* Designed to grow with your child's physical and intellectual development
* Helps develop your child's motor skills
* Easy to install and use
* Includes several fun and entertaining educational games

Cons:

* The instructions to some of the games are difficult to understand
* The cycle's handlebars are not height adjustable
Requires 4 "D" batteries, not included. Measures 26.7"L x 18.5"W x 25.1"H. Weight Capacity 200 lbs.

Fisher-Price Smart Cycle
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We at Stationary Bicycle usually look for modest-priced exercise bikes, because that is where more peole are. But thee are those who will settle for nothing less than the best, so we include the Life Fitness R3 Recumbent LifeCycle with Advanced Console. It provides the smooth, quiet ride and durability you'd expect from the #1 brand in health clubs world wide. The R3 offers 20 resistance levels, 10 workout programs, and a maximum user weight of 400 pounds.

It includes both wireless and contact heart rate monitoring technology to keep you in your target heart rate zone--a Polar wireless chest strap is included--and the LifeCycle includes five HeartSync heart rate controlled workouts designed to keep you in your target heart rate zone. Other features include an integrated reading rack and accessory tray, front and side-mounted handlebars, reclining feature on the recumbent seat with 20 degrees of range of motion, and a heavy-duty welded steel frame, along with a reclining seat with a breathable mesh fabric back. The R3 is sure to deliver a comfortable ride while stepping you through a rigorous workout.

Life Fitness R3 Recumbent LifeCycle with Advanced Console
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We at Stationary Bicycle see that recumbent exercise bikes are a popular option. For good reason. Recumbent literally means "lying down." Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

The LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike offers several patented and unique features. The first of these amazing features is the Intelli-Key system that utilizes the use of blue backlit LED buttons to step the user through the program set up process. The Opti-View console allows the user to adjust the angle of the console to obtain the optimal sight line. The R3 recumbent starts with 3 piece cranks, oversized flywheel with Eddy Current drive system that provides the smoothest and quietest ride possible. The drive system includes electronic resistance with (16) challenging levels. The handlebars provided are adjustable and provide the user with an ergonomic feel. The oversized, plush seat provides comfort throughout the duration of the workout. The Opti-View console provides a Dot Matrix display to view the workout profiles, while 3 LED windows provide constant workout feedback. An integrated spring loaded magazine rack and storage tray add to the convenience of the console. The R3 recumbent is operated by DC plug-in. The front transport wheels make the R3 easy to move about. To back up the premium components the R3 offers a 350 pound user weight and Lifetime Warranty on the frame and brake system and 3 years on the parts.

LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike
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We at Stationary Bicycle understand that trainers, as these bike holders are called, are usually noisy. The reviews we read about the CycleOps Mag Indoor Bicyle Trainer say this one is relatively quiet. They also give it a 4 or 5 star rating. It's solid built, folds up nearly flat when not in use, holds the bike wheel steady,easy to set up, comes with an informational DVD, and has five different resistance settings. You can vary your workout from warm-up to tough-terrain riding. As one reviewer said, "5 stars from me...I'm no novice I have years of biking under my belt, road and mountain. Get it!!"
CycleOps Mag Indoor Bicycle Trainer
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We at Stationary Bicycle have learned a lot as we look for what our customers want. This Genuine Magnetrainer ER Mini Exercise Bike trainer by 3D Innovations is the highest uality portable exercise bike in its price range. The pedal resistance range is the widest available. It adjuests from really nothing to nearly 170W. (The cheaper versions go only to 100W.) Put it on the floor and sit in a comfortable chair to exercise your legs. Put it on a tabletop and use it to tone and strengthen your arms and shoulders. Now get this! The MagneTrainer is the only bike that comes with an options port. There are several options available that serve to enhance your motivation. For instance, the "PC Interface" option tracks your exercise progress and can even interact with computer games. A Playstation option is also available. The "TV Pedaler" makes you pedal in order to see your TV shows. The PC pedaler works the same way with your computer. When you stop pedaling, the screen goes blank. The MagneTrainer uses magnetic resistance to provide ultra-smooth pedal motion in both the forward and reverse directions. The multi-function display measures speed, distance, elapsed time, and estimated calories burned. Use the multi-turn resistance knob to adjust your workout intensity. The comfortable pedals have foot straps and non-slip rubber foot pads. The pedal arms are padded for your comfort and protection. The rugged, adjustable steel base provides maximum stability.
MagneTrainer-ER Mini Exercise Bike Arm and Leg Exerciser
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We at Stationary Bicycle realize that some people don't have lots to spend but want something that will do the job. The Bell Motivator Mag Indoor Bicyle Trainer is one of the least expensive. If you don't mind noise (trainers are notorious for noise), and don't need a lot of sophistication, this little trainer may be just the ticket. Where other trainers may have 2, or 8, or maybe even 19 reviews, this one clocks in at 185 (with an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars). Obviously, a favorite, even though one of the least expensive.
Bell Motivator Mag Indoor Bicycle Trainer
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We at Stationary Bicycle look for exercise bikes that have high ratings by users, by LOTS of users. This one is no exception. The reviews we looked at totaled 235 since January 2007, and the score was 4.5 out of 5 stars. OK, it's not a perfect 5, but what is, especially with that many reviewers? The features that make this exercise bike a favorite is, first, it is Schwinn made. 100+ years in the industry counts for something. Now, add to that these features of the Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike: * 16 resistance levels * 6 preset programs and 10 profile courses * Programs include calorie goal, BMI measurement, recovery test, results mode, quick start, and manual mode * Adjustable-angle LCD viewing console * Workout stats include time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, and resistance * Wide recumbent Bio-Fit seat with dual-position lumbar support and slide bolsters * Wide comfort Schwinn Bio-Fit pedals * Quality recumbent handlebars with integrated heart-rate grips * Walk-through design * Reading rack and water bottle holder * Transport wheels for easy movement
Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike
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