How to Buy a Portable Exercise Bike
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A portable exercise bike is a great way to stay in shape. You can easily exercise while you work or watch TV. The small size allows you to move it anywhere you want to exercise in the house.
There are so many different types and the prices range from less than $50 to hundreds of dollars that you may wonder what to look for when shopping for your bike. This brief guide will show what features are important when buying your portable exercise bike.
Resistance Mechanism
Different portable bikes have different ways of generating the resistance. The smallest and lightest portable bikes use friction to generate resistance. You can adjust a tension knob to increase and decrease resistance. These can be used to work the legs or arms since the size is very compact.
The other method is a magnetic exercise bike. These bikes use magnetic resistance. While magnetic resistance bikes cost more, they usually offer higher resistance options and smoother exercise pedal motion.
Stability
It's not hard to see that a mini portable exercise bike is less stable than a full stationary bike. To get the best ease of use, a good bike should be stable and not shift during use. For added stability, look for bikes that have good frames with long arms and good grips.
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