The best exercise bikes in 2025
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It's time to get on your bike. Not in the "get out of here" sense, but the "get fit" sense. With the wide range of exercise bikes available right now, there's no need to lug yourself to the gym every single day. You can put in some serious miles from your living room.
And while the humble exercise bike might seem like base level fitness gear — not especially exciting — some brands are racing ahead of the fitness game with advanced, tech-savvy models. Indeed, there's a great range of options for static cyclists.
The question is: Do you know your pedals from your Peloton? Choosing an exercise bike may be easier said than done, but we’ve hit the internet highway and done the research on your behalf. Here’s some information to put you in the right direction.
What are the benefits of using an exercise bike?
There are some basic plus points: Firstly, you don't need to risk your life by pedalling away on the roads, thereby avoiding cars, lorries, and potholes. The second is that you can exercise sitting down, which will appeal to anyone who likes to work up a sweat from the comfort of their own home.
There are more specific benefits. An exercise bike is excellent for cardio, which is great for heart health and losing weight. An exercise bike also helps toning, building muscle, and — unlike other cardio, such as running — protects your joints.
What are the most important exercise bike features?
This is where it gets tricky, because some bikes are geared for more than just straight pedalling. Bikes may come with a whole range of features or tech-powered add-ons. Here are some worth knowing about:
App Connectivity — Some hi-tech bikes connect with fitness apps, which then provide coaching classes and workouts. Sometimes these classes play out on a screen that’s fixed to the front of the bike.
Pulse Sensors — These are sensors built into the handlebars. They monitor your heart rate as you cycle. Other stats may include speed, distance, calories burned — all displayed in real-time on the bike’s built-in LCD monitor.
Resistance — This means the level of difficulty when doing the work of actual pedalling. Bikes may have multiple levels of resistance, usually controlled by magnets, which make the pedalling increasingly hard.
Keep these features in mind when shopping around for the best exercise bike.
Is Peloton the best exercise bike brand?
Peloton is certainly the most fashionable brand. These slick looking bikes have touchscreens that give you streaming access to thousands of live classes, but they’re not the only exercise bike brand in the interactive workout game. NordicTrack offers similar features through the iFit app. The downside is that these types of bikes are generally top-of-the-range and cost a lot of cash. They also involve ongoing subscription costs for access to workouts and online services.
What is the best exercise bike?
It’s not really about what's “best”. It’s about what suits you, your lifestyle, and your fitness needs. There are plenty of exercise bikes available for you to consider online, and we can help you find the perfect model for you. We’ve tracked down a selection of exercise bikes that should suit everyone, with models from top fitness brands such as Reebok and Peloton.
These are the best exercise bikes in 2025.
Peloton Bike
Best For Classes
The Good & The Bad
- Compact build
- Fun workouts
- 1000s of classes
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Front facing camera
- Very expensive
- Subscription fee
Why We Like It
The Peloton bike is an expensive piece of kit, and you'll have to sign up for a subscription to take full advantage of its fitness offerings — but it's definitely worth the cost if you're committed to getting fit and working out regularly.
Peloton has a diverse team of instructors who guide you through every minute of your workout, making each class challenging and fun. Things are kept fresh with frequent updates and software addition, so you can choose something new every time. As a bonus, the Peloton bike is also compatible with Fitbit, Strava, Apple's Health app, and the Apple Watch.
The bike itself is compact and stylish, and made from carbon steel. The height of the handlebars, seat, and display are all adjustable, and the display comes equipped with two 10-watt speakers. It doesn't get much slicker than this.
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JLL JF100
Best For Beginners
The Good & The Bad
- Magnetic system
- LCD monitor
- Adjustable handlebars
- Doesn't fold up
- Fairly basic
Why We Like It
The JLL JF100 exercise bike is an affordable, compact, and smooth option for anyone who's new to fitness.
It has recently been updated with a new magnetic resistance system, which combines with a quiet belt-driven action with 10 levels of resistance. All of which gives you complete control over your workout. A detachable three-piece crank system on the pedals ensures that it's stronger and even more reliable.
The LCD display monitor tracks time, speed, distance, calories, odometer, and pulse, and the easy to reach pulse sensor plates allow you to monitor your heart-rate during your workout with minimal effort.
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Reebok FR30
Best For Features
The Good & The Bad
- Immersive cycling apps
- 18 programmes
- Touchscreen LED console
- Assembly is tricky
Why We Like It
The Reebok FR30 is an excellent mid-range exercise bike that puts you firmly in control, with a set of comprehensive features that are easy to control through a clear six-window touchscreen LED console.
You can set personal goals such as speed, distance, time elapsed, and calories burned to stay motivated. The bike also connects with both Zwift and Kinomap, indoor cycling apps with virtual courses and workout programmes and challenges.
Users get 18 programmes and 32 tension levels so you can progress and workout at your own pace. This is great for those who are aiming to lose weight or increase their cardio fitness.
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DMASUN Exercise Bike
Best For Assembly
The Good & The Bad
- Uncomplicated design
- Tablet holder
- Good for bigger bikers
- Doesn't fold
- Not much else
Why We Like It
This DMASUN exercise bike is a latecomer to the indoor fitness race. It only landed on Amazon in 2024. But the reviews speak for themselves so far. At the time of writing, it's got a 4.8 star rating — pretty good going.
The bike is designed to deliver value for money and it certainly does that with its massive resistance range and LCD screen with real time stats. You can add your own tablet to combine with interactive training apps.
Reviewers have been especially pleased with how easy it is to assemble. In fact, the bike comes 70% built already. You just need to do the rest. It's also very sturdy — capable of holding riders up to 158kg.
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Joroto X2
Best For Noise
The Good & The Bad
- Transportation wheels
- Whisper-quiet performance
- Multi-use holder
- Fully adjustable
- Manual resistance system
- No tech features
Why We Like It
Several bikes on this list claim to be quiet, but the Joroto X2 really, really shouts about it (well, whispers). Built with a magnetic resistance and belt-drive system, it's designed to be especially quiet. It's convenient in other ways, thanks to transportation wheels that allow you to easily move it around. It's good to switch up your surroundings, of course, and not everyone has a fixed workout spot.
It has an LCD screen that tracks time, speed, distance, and calories burned. It's very basic, but the idea is that you can add your own device and use apps. It has a multi-purpose holder for slotting in smart devices and water bottles.
The drawback with this more basic bike is that you have to manually change the resistance levels before working, rather than using an automatic button.
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YYFITT Foldable Exercise Bike
Best For Storage
The Good & The Bad
- Easy to pack away
- Practical and convenient
- Looks a bit cheap
Why We Like It
The YYFITT foldable exercise bike is a great choice for those who want to exercise at home but don't have the space to store a bulky bike. A heavy-duty frame provides stability, and it folds away once you're done.
It has an impressive 16 levels of magnetic resistance, allowing you to easily adjust the intensity of your workout. The magnetic system is also quiet, so you can exercise at any time of day without disturbing your housemates.
Despite being a back-to-basics model, it doesn't skimp on data. It has pulse sensors and an LCD display which tracks time, speed, distance, and heart rate.
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