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- Top 10 Mini Exercice Bikes
- 1) Exerciser Aerobic Pedal for Arms & Legs
- 2) InStride Cycle XL
- 3) Sunny Mini Cycle Exercise Bike
- 4) Yukon Easy Cycle
- 5) Chattanooga Deluxe Pedal Exerciser
- 6) Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B0418 Magnetic Mini Exercise Bike, Gray
- 7) MagneTrainer-ER Mini Exercise Bike Arm and Leg Exerciser
- 8) DeskCycle Desk Exercise Bike Pedal Exerciser, White
- 9) HCI Fitness PhysioTrainer Upper Body Ergonometer
- 10) Monark Exercise AB 871E Mini Rehab Trainer
- Our Opinion
Top 10 Mini Exercice Bikes
Each Exerciser has different features, While some will provide the minimum, others provide resistance adjusting, LCD display with Time spent exercising, distance traveled and burnt calories. They are lighweight and can easy be stored away.
1) Exerciser Aerobic Pedal for Arms & Legs
The Exerciser Aerobic Pedal for Arms & Legs works well for loosening up your joints if you pedal slowly with no resistance. No flywheel means no smooth pedal motion. When you turn the resistance up, the pedal motion tends to be jerky, which is not good for your joints.
There are a number of companies that sell mini exercise bikes like this one but many are junk. They often break after a short time and are noisy. If you can’t afford a better bike, we recommend this Exerciser Aerobic Pedal for Arms and Legs.
Pros:
- Very cheap price
- Wide Platform
- Can be used with either the hands or the feet
- Very lightweight
- Comes fully assembled
Cons:
- not so good quality
- Get’s noisy as it wears out
- The resistance mechanism wears out quickly
- Not pedal resistance at all
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2) InStride Cycle XL
Same as the number 1, the InStride Cycle XL has same frame bike except that the tubing is larger and it has a digital timer. The good thing about this bike is that you can buy it everywhere. We recommend purchasing it online at the best price (see price below).
If you think that it’s not what you are looking for, keep on reading for a better mini exercise bike.
Pros:
- Cheap price
- straps hold feet in place
- Digital timer to monitor workout
- Lightweight
Cons:
- Not much pedal resistance
- Tends to be jerky when you pedal it
- The resistance mechanism wears out quickly
- Get’s noisy as it wears out
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3) Sunny Mini Cycle Exercise Bike
The Sunny Mini Cycle Exercise Bike is better than the 2 tube frame bikes above because it has a flywheel inside, which helps smooth out the jerkiness from the friction resistance. It comes with a built-in display.
In spite of the flywheel the resistance can be jerky if set at a high resistance. The resistance needs to be readjusted every once in a while. The resistance also changes as the belt heats up, so it might change during your workout.
Pros:
- Better resistance than the 2 other bikes
- Built-in display shows distance, time, calories and reps.
Cons:
- The narrow platform makes it easy to wobble when you pedal it
- Resistance changes during exercices
- Jerky pedal motion at high resistances
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4) Yukon Easy Cycle
The Yukon Easy Cycle
is similar to the Sunny Mini Cycle, but has nicer pedals and slightly smoother pedal motion.
Pros:
- Contoured pedals for comfort
- Stable and sturdy frame
- Flywheel with smooth action
- Built-in display shows distance, time, calories & reps
Cons:
- The narrow platform makes it easy to wobble when you pedal it
- Resistance changes during exercices
- Jerky pedal motion at high resistances
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5) Chattanooga Deluxe Pedal Exerciser
The Chattanooga Deluxe Pedal Exerciser is the pretty much the same the mini exercise bike above. However the platform of this one is wider which makes it more stable. It is still a friction bike though. If you can afford a magnetic bike, spend the extra money for the magnetic resistance. It’s worth it.
Pros:
- Adjustable resistance
- Built-in computer with LCD shows scan, distance, time and calories
- Stable with the wide platform
- Used for upper and lower body exercises
Cons:
- Resistance changes with time
- Tends to be jerky at high resistances
The Price:
6) Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B0418 Magnetic Mini Exercise Bike, Gray
The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B0418 Magnetic Mini Exercise Bike, Gray is made to burn calories while watching TV for example. With 8 level micro tension knob that allows for moderate to intense resistance.
Pros:
- Handle for easy portability
- Safety pedal straps
- LCD displays Time, Speed, Distance, ODM, Calories
- 8 level tension controller
Cons:
- Height a bit tall to use under desk
- Max user weight 220 lbs
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7) MagneTrainer-ER Mini Exercise Bike Arm and Leg Exerciser
The MagneTrainer-ER Mini Exercise Bike Arm and Leg Exerciser has a wider base than number 6 that makes it very stable when you pedal it. It also has a wider resistance range than all of the other pedal exercisers so far.
The pedals come with adjustable Velcro straps and the pedal motion very smooth and quiet. A unique feature of the MagneTrainer is that it’s expandable.
Pros:
- Smooth, quiet adjustable Magnetic Resistance
- Wide resistance range
- Bidirectional pedal motion
- Monitor display speed,distance, time, calories
- Wide footsprint base for stability
- Adjustable Velcro straps on pedals
Cons
- better to use a high chair
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8) DeskCycle Desk Exercise Bike Pedal Exerciser, White
The DeskCycle Desk Exercise Bike Pedal Exerciser, White is basically the shorter version but wider of the MagneTrainer. This bike was designed for exercising at a desk. It has the lowest pedal height of all mini exercise bikes. It will fit under any desks. It is a great under desk bike. It has a wide resistance range than all of the other pedal exercisers, except for the MagneTrainer. The pedals are large and have adjustable Velcro straps. It has very smooth quiet pedal motion too.
Pros:
- Lowest pedal height of all mini exercise bikes
- Smooth, quiet adjustable Magnetic Resistance
- Wide Resistance Range
- Bidirectional pedal motion
- Display 5 function: Speed, distance, calories, time and scan
- Very wide base (20 inches) and stays still when pedaling
- Large pedals with adjustable Velcro straps
Cons:
- Not designed for arm exercises
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9) HCI Fitness PhysioTrainer Upper Body Ergonometer
The HCI Fitness PhysioTrainer Upper Body Ergonometer is a smooth and whisper quiet adjustable electromagnetic Resistance. It is first designed for upper body exercises with an easy to read display screen.
Pros:
- whisper quiet magnetic Resistance
- Bidirectional pedal motion
- 5 functions display: Time, speed, distance, scan and calories
- Has adjustable Velcro straps on the pedals
- Easy to adjust resistance knob
- Warranty: frame: lifetime, drive belt: two years, electronics and wearable parts: one year
Cons:
- Not very stable for leg exerciser
- Expensive
The Price:
10) Monark Exercise AB 871E Mini Rehab Trainer
The Monark Exercise AB 871E Mini Rehab Trainer the Cadillac of pedal exercisers. A small, handy arm/leg trainer which is easy to use and operates very smoothly. Comes with Pair of crank arms with handles and foot pedals. It is specialy designed for hospitals and rehab clinics.
Pros:
- Best quality available
- Bidirectional pedal motion
- Screen display RPM, total pedal revolution and time
- Control knob for resistance
Cons:
- Expensive
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Our Opinion
Based on our reviews of the Top 10 Mini Exercice Bikes,
Our under desk exercise bike choice
➽ DeskCycle Desk Exercise Bike Pedal Exerciser, White (number 8). It is designed for this purpose and affordable.
Our upper body mini bike choice
➽ HCI Fitness PhysioTrainer Upper Body Ergonometer (number 9) because of its unique smooth and whisper quiet adjustable electromagnetic resistance.
Adepte fitness depuis 2013, je suis équipé à domicile d’un rameur, tapis de course, vélo elliptique, corde à sauter, d’un banc de musculation et bien d’autres haltères et accessoires de musculation.
J’aime m’entretenir physiquement, c’est bon pour le mental et je partage sur ce site mon expérience de prise de masse. Je partage aussi mes avis et comparatifs d’appareils de sport pour aider les gens à créer leur petit coin sport à la maison.
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