A very popular form of group exercise, along with aerobics and synchronized swimming is spin biking or spinning. The bike used is not a regular exercise bike and has some different features. Read on for a round-up of the best models for this type of bike.
Biking or cycling is an exciting and intense way to burn off calories. Unfortunately, wide open spaces or roads and suitable weather conditions are not always available. Plus cycling as a team on a road is not very safe either. Indoor cycling or exercising is a preferred, easier and safer way to enjoy cycling with the comfort of an indoor environment. But sitting on a stationary bike and just pedaling away sounds a bit tame, don’t you think?
Not if you are part of a spinning class. This form of exercise involves simulating real on-the-road biking in an indoor setting, with the help of a trainer. It’s not easy, spinning classes require commitment to working with the trainer and adequate stamina to keep up with the class. But for those who enjoy exercising in a team or class and for professional cycling sportsmen who need training during the off season, this is an ideal way to cycle. Plus, trainers can make a spinning class, a live and invigorating experience, with music and tempo changes as well as changes in the cycling pace.
For fitness freaks, this is one advantage packed exercising form, especially in terms of calorie burning. A spinning bike is slightly different from most exercise bikes, due to the presence of a large or medium-sized, flywheel and adjustable height and weight tools.
Spinning Bike Reviews – Beginner Level
I. Spinner® NXT
- Sturdy yet compact, corrosive resistant aluminum frame and post
- Your grip will never slip with sweat-resistant handlebars
- Dual water bottle holder
- Dual-sided pedals which are SPD-compatible
- Pedals allow for using cycling shoes with clip-in feature
- Adjustable seat with fore/aft adjustment allowed
- Cycle can be moved and stored easily with provided transport wheels
- Price: $1400
II. Schwinn® IC2 Indoor Cycling Bike
- Built-in shelf holds water bottle or MP3 player
- Corrosion-resistant, comfortable but firm steel frame
- Adjustable pedals and seat with multi-position handlebars
- Roomy saddle and deluxe pedals
- LCD screen on handlebars displays RPM, distance, time, calories and speed
- Price: $400
III. LeMond RevMaster Sport
- Resistance knobs allow you to alter the intensity of your workout from tough to easy
- Handlebars are wide and different hand positions are possible
- Water holder fitted on handlebars
- Durable and sturdy steel frame, fortified for extra weight and fitted with a Kevlar belt
- Bike frame has built-in wheels for portability and fixed floor levelers for all types of floor surfaces
- Adjustable height and seat positions with convenient ruler design
- Fore/aft seat position can be adjusted to accommodate any body build
- Price: $1095
IV. ProForm 290 SPX Bike
- Designed for comfort – fitted water bottle holder, padded adjustable seat and designed non-slip handlebars
- Toe cage pedals for better grip with dual-sided mechanism
- Move bike around easily with fitted transport wheels
- Price: $300
Spinning Bike Reviews – Professional Level
1. Spinner® Pro
- Adjustable fore/aft design with seat slider
- Rust-proof design with stainless steel seat post
- Biking comfort and ease with SPD-compatible dual-sided pedals, double padded seat and dual bottle holders
- Store bike easily with fitted transport wheels
- Price: $995
2. LeMond RevMaster Pro
- Designed for intense cycling with nickel plated X-frame and braking fender
- Enjoy a quiet and smooth ride with Kevlar belt mechanism
- Enforced BMX cranks for increased load handling capacity
- Convenient adjustable features for your biking comfort – adjust seat post and handles
- Resistance knob allows change in wheel pressure, so you can decide the intensity of your biking
- Loop handlebar design allows multiple hand placement options
- Price: $1395
3. eSpinner®
- A smart bike for a smarter and more intense spinning experience
- Fitted 15-inch touch screen computer with TV tuner for a media-friendly biking experience
- Connect your iPod to the bike for watching video or listening to music while biking
- Touch screen has USB ports, so charge devices and watch media from pen drives, while cycling
- Workout smartly with heart rate monitor and heart cadence feedback ability
- Pre-loaded Spinning® class videos, watch and learn as you bike
- Durable aluminum frame, rust-proof with adjustable seat post
- Easily slide your seat to adjust fore/aft position on bike
- Wide, slip-resistant handles, dual-sided pedals and 2 bottle holders
- Price: $3895
4. CycleOps 200 Pro Indoor Cycle
- Adjustable in the horizontal and vertical dimension, use measured points for quick adjusting
- Speed up and then cruise or coast with freewheeling feature for recovery periods
- Be precise with intensity levels using the sensitive resistance knob
- Customizable – change or replace the handlebars, seat and pedals
- Joule™ system records your heart rate, covered distance and time of workout
- Choose from 3 modes of training with built-in dashboard
- Very media-friendly bike with wireless data transfer ability
- Price: $1800
5. Spinner® FIT
- Best spinning bike for home use
- Adjust the intensity of your workouts with the resistance knob feature
- Smooth pedaling motion with weighted flywheel and toe cage fitted pedals
- Wide slip-resistant foam grip and padded seat for comfortable biking
- Very accommodating frame – vertically and horizontally adjustable seat and handles
- Price: $600
6. Spinner® Blade
- Handlebar is adjustable and also acts as water bottle holder
- Saddle can be adjusted vertically and horizontally
- Dual-sided SPD® over-sized pedals with toe cage
- Control resistance easily with control knob and emergency stop knob
- Transport bike easily with mounted travel wheels
- Price: $1700
The above spinning bike models are designed for all levels of expertise. Spinning is an aggressive and intense workout form, but it’s a lot of fun as well if you are involved and focused with your class during your workouts.
