Exercise bikes
Indoor exercise bikes, judged on ride feel, resistance and the classes or app.
The best exercise bike, according to professional reviewers, is the Schwinn IC4: critic score 87 out of 100 from 7 reviews, 7 of them positive. Most praised: workout features and build quality.
Schwinn IC4
7 professional reviewers tested the Schwinn IC4, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: workout features and build quality.
The catch: The console display is small and basic.
6 of these 7 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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Not the Schwinn IC4? Pick by situation
How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwinn IC4 | 87 | 7 | High | Best value |
| NordicTrack Commercial S22i | 86 | 4 (early) | Medium | Best overall |
| Peloton Bike+ | 85 | 9 | High | Best for Peloton classes |
| Bowflex VeloCore | 85 | 4 (early) | Medium | Best for core workouts |
| Peloton Bike | 82 | 4 (early) | Medium | Best for staying motivated |
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Common questions
What is the best exercise bike?
The Schwinn IC4, with a critic score of 87 from 7 professional reviews. Most praised: workout features and build quality.
Schwinn IC4 vs NordicTrack Commercial S22i: which is better?
Critics score the Schwinn IC4 87 and the NordicTrack Commercial S22i 86. We list the NordicTrack Commercial S22i under “Best overall”. Its main drawback: it is expensive, and iFit costs extra after the first year.