2026-01-09 – News – www.theguardian.com
Our fitness expert clocked up his indoor miles to put the best exercise bikes, including simple spin machines and gym-quality models, to the test
• The best treadmills for your home, tested
Cycling has the potential to benefit your health in myriad ways, whether it’s the mood-boosting properties of inhaling fresh air, the social element of riding with friends or the simple act of improving cardiovascular fitness with every pedal stroke.
The UK weather doesn’t always play ball, though, so for those who don’t want a dire forecast to result in a missed workout, indoor training replicates the exercise (if not the fresh air).
Best exercise bike overall:
Peloton Bike+
Best budget exercise bike for beginners:
Horizon 3.0SC indoor cycle
