Sunny Health Exercise Bikes

There are many features an exercise bike can have, but the motor that powers it is arguably the most important one. The flywheel is what powers up your bike. You have the flywheel to thank for the resistance levels and for the smoothens of the ride. The flywheel is a massive wheel made out of metal, positioned at the front of the bike. As you pedal, the wheel turns, and it's connected to the pedals by a belt or a chain.

The bigger your flywheel is, the harder you will have to pedal to get it going, and you will need to go through more revolutions to get it to stop. Before flywheels were introduced, exercise bikes did not feel like actual bikes at all. If the bike you're opting for does not have a flywheel, the exercise will be too easy and you won't get any results.

Flywheels are measured by their weight, and the more weight a wheel has, the better it is. This is because heavy flywheels emulate the toughness and hard work needed to get an outdoor bike going. If the wheel is lightweight, you will constantly need to up the resistance levels, which will result in jerky motions and unstable rides. It's also hard on your joints.

Spin bikes have the biggest flywheels and are followed closely by upright bikes. Look for a wheel that weighs about 30 pounds, since that is the limit when fluid motions and good resistance levels happen. If you're a beginner though, go for a bike that has about 20 pounds in order to learn how to properly use it.

One more feature to look out for is the resistance type. Exercise bikes are either powered by magnetic, friction, or electromagnetic resistance. The best ones have electromagnetic resistance, using a copper coil wire and electromagnetic current to keep the bike going. The comes magnetic resistance, which is present in most mid-range bikes. The flywheel has a lot of ferrous magnets placed all around it, controlled by the computer console. Magnetic resistance is the most reliable one out of the three types. The worst kind you can get is friction. A felt pad is connected to the wheel, and the tension of it can be adjusted. These flywheels create jerky rides while wearing down fast.

The monitor is the last thing to look for. This is a convenient feature that every bike has. A lot of bikes have plenty of features built-into the monitors, like your pace, how long you were riding for, what was your heart rate, and some have multiple programs to keep you busy. Do not worry if your bikes have a small number of these programs, or none at all because in the end no people even use them. Just 5-10 programs are plenty enough to keep you satisfied.

The comfort of your bike is determined by the seat. First things first, the seat must be adjustable. The seat must be able to move in all directions so you can adjust it to your liking. Moving the bike closer to the handles is vital if you have lower back issues, as this will relieve the tensions on the muscles supporting your spine.

The seat height also matters a lot. The proper height ensures that the angle between your knees and the pedals remains stable and good for your height. This keeps the knees in line with the pedals because if they do go over the peals, a lot of stress will be placed on your knees, resulting in knee pain.

The padding on your seat should also be good enough to support your weight and give you a comfy ride. You will spend a lot of time pedaling away on the bike, and it's vital that you don't get saddle sores. Bikes that are mid-range or higher allow you to swap out the seat for something comfier you are not satisfied with them. But cheaper bikes are not that way, so keep that in mind, as their seats will also usually be less comfortable.

Good, high-quality bikes cost a lot. This is why you must find a bike that will be able to survive at least two years with constant use. A lot of things affect the durability of the bike, like what the bike was made out of, how much you use it, its construction, the weight capacity and so on and so forth.

Search for bikes that have solid, steel frames. Frames that have an 'A' shape are an excellent base that absorbs all of the impact forces and gives stable support. The more solid a bike is, the fewer chances are there for the bike to jiggle and fall apart. Make sure to check out the max user weight capacity before buying the bike. The weight capacity should be about 50 pounds more than what you weigh, just in case. But the sturdier and more resistant a bike is, the pricier it will be! So, if you weight 150 pounds, your bike doesn't need to support more than 200 pounds, unless other people will be using the bike as well. The base of the bike should be wide and stable enough to keep it from sliding around when you go full force on the bike!

The upholstery that covers the seat, plus the screws, bolts, and the pedals all have to be durable and constructed well. The material that makes up the seat will be either vinyl or PVC, although sometimes the seat is leather or synthetic leather. This makes keeping the bike clean much easier, and you won't sweat as much when you sit on the bike. The padding should also keep you safe from the metal construction, so high-density foam is usually chosen to fill the seat up. The gel is also one more option, although it's often an infusion. Some bikes allow you to swap the seats out, or add a cover when the foam gets worn down. Make sure that the bike is easy to assemble because you could make a mistake that could lead to an injury. If your bike is too loud when you use it, it's likely that some of the parts keeping the bike together are loose, and you should tighten them up to avoid having the bike collapse underneath you. The chin will turn all the time, and so will the belt, while the pedals must withstand constant pressure and turn. They cannot do this if they are poorly constructed, so make sure to find a bike that has a good drive system.

How much you spend on the bike ends up being a big determining factor of how sturdy your bike is, what it can do, how much it will last, and much more, so the price is really one important criterion. We will tell you what you can expect at different price ranges.

If your bike costs under $200, do not expect a lot out of it. Although you can find some hidden marvels, this is often not the case. Bikes for beginners that are actually quite good can be found in this price range, with flywheels that are not heavier than 30 pounds. As you progress and move onto HIIT, or just very intense exercises, these bikes might struggle with pedaling motions that fast, and that can put a strain on your joints. The biggest problem is the features these bikes have to offer. They will be the most basic ones, a simple monitor that doesn't have that much to offer. These are some features that we all wish we had, but this will not affect the overall performance of the bike

If the price ranges from 200-500 dollars, consider your bike to be mid-range. Expect the flywheel to be heavier, giving you the chance to do intense exercises on the bike. These bikes should be just enough to meet the needs of the most advanced users. But if you want to experience extreme hill climbing or some unusual but very handy features, you will need to spend more than 500 dollars on your bike. The built-in monitors on bikes in this price range will have good features and plenty of training programs for you to choose from.

Bikes that cost more than 500 dollars are made for commercial use, built to withstand a lot of use and abuse. Their frame will be more durable, able to withstand a lot of weight variations and exercise intensities. Both the seat and handlebars will be highly adjustable so that users of all shapes and sizes can use them. The flywheel will be heavy, it's weight ranging from 25 to 50 pounds, enough to challenge even the most advanced users. The monitor will have plenty of features and programs to enrich your exercises. These bikes are meant for serious users and people searching for thrills, but beginners should get just what they need out of mid-range bikes!

Since you are building a home gym, the amount of space you have is limited, so you must consider the size of your bike. The smaller the bike is, the easier it will be to fit it into the most crowded spaces. This is especially true if the bike is foldable. But these bikes cannot support a lot of weight, nor will they be that durable, so you must find a bike that is somewhere in between if you lack space in your home.

But even the biggest bikes we can find are usually foldable, so once you're done using it you will be able to store it away neatly. Or they are easy to take apart and assemble back up again, so you will just need to leave the solid frame out and store other parts away. Big bikes are also heavy, especially if the flywheel weighs more than 30 pounds. Do not worry though, as most of them are equipped with transportation wheels so you can just slide the bike around the room if need be. Do not worry too much about the size, as exercise bikes are one of the smaller gym machines, but still make sure to check out just how large it is before you buy it!