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What Is The Best Upright Stationary Bike Review For 2022
In our previous review – which you can find here – we put our efforts into finding the best treadmills on the market. This time, we provide our ultimate list of the best upright stationary bikes for home use.
Since we all have different needs, goals, and budgets, I will provide you with the best options under a specific value, from a couple of hundred dollars to a couple of thousand.
Remember that you have multiple brands – household names and up-and-coming alike – with excellent upright stationary bikes. So, in the end, what might be suitable for one person can be bad for another, with plenty of different reasons playing a role in one’s experience with a specific upright stationary bike.
To narrow my choices as accurately as possible and avoid misguiding you, I spent much time reading verified buyers’ reviews to understand better the pros and cons of all the upright stationary bikes I eventually selected for this post.
I hope the research results will help you find the most suitable upright stationary bike for your needs and goals. So, without further ado, let’s jump into the sauce and see what the best upright stationary bike is.
Around $300 – Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B2952
- Brand: Sunny Health & Fitness
- Model: SF-B2952
Technology
- Monitor: tracks scan, time, rpm, speed, distance, calorie, pulse, calendar, clock, temperature
- Adjustable resistance: 8 levels
- Smooth belt drive system
- Pulse sensors
- Device holder
- Floor stabilizers
Comfort
- Seat: 11L x 10.5W x 2H in / 28L x 27W x 5H cm
- Cushioned seat
- 4-way adjustable seat
- Self-leveling pedal with adjustable strap
- Non-slip handlebars
- Transportation wheels
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 275 lbs – 125 kg
- Adjustable inseam: Min 24 in / 61 cm – Max 36.5 in / 93 cm
- Resistance: Magnetic
Convenience
- Warranty: 3-year structural frame, 180 days for other parts and components
- Product weight: 56 lbs – 25.5 kg
- Product dimensions: 40.5L x 21W x 51H in / 103L x 53.5W x 130H cm
- Ship weight: 64 lbs – 29 kg
- Ship dimensions: 33.9L x 11W x 24.8H in / 86L x 28W x63H cm
To start things out, our first choice, around $300, is the SF-B2952, brought to us by Sunny Health and Fitness.
Although you have upright stationary bikes that are even less expensive than the SF-B2952 that could make our list, none of them – in my opinion – offer you the same sturdiness as the SB2952.
If you are a beginner, short on budget, or even unsure if you will invest the desired time and effort in indoor cycling, the SF-B2952 is a choice that will not disappoint you.
Around $500 – Schwinn 170 Upright Bike
- Brand: Schwinn
- Model: 170 Upright Bike
Technology
- Streamlined console: 2 blue backlit LCD screen system
- Monitor: track time, distance, calorie goals, and transfer metrics via Bluetooth
- High-speed, high inertia drive system
- Charging USB port
- MP3 input
- Media shelf
- Adjustable resistance: 25 levels
- 29 programs
Comfort
- Seat: padded contoured with a rail bicycle seat
- Adjustable angle, padded handlebars
- Oversized pedals with toe straps
- Telemetric heart rate enabled and ergonomically placed contact heart rate sensors
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs – 136 kg
- Height range: 4’6″ – 6’6″ / 140 – 201 cm
- Adjustable three-speed fan
Convenience
- Warranty: 10-year structural frame, 2-year other parts, 1-year electronics, and 90-days labor
- Product weight: 58.4 lbs – 26.5 kg
- Product dimensions: 41.3L x 21.4W x 55.6H in / 105L x 54W x 151H cm
- Ship weight: N/A
- Ship dimensions: N/A
Around the $500 mark, putting your money in any other cycle than the Schwinn 170 Upright Bike is hard.
To start with, this upright stationary bike was brought to us by Schwinn, one of the top brands in the fitness industry. Secondly, it is a best seller on most sites I visited throughout my research.
Aside from the sales, the many reviews I read allowed me to understand that the Schwinn 170 is arguably the best upright stationary bike within his price range.
With a relatively small footprint, a friendly user interface, and many programs, the Schwinn 170 will provide you with a solid workout with all the sturdiness, silence, and comfort.
If you are looking for a long-term upright stationary bike without spending a lot of money, the 170 Upright Bike is an option to consider.
Around $1000 – NordicTrack Commercial VU19
- Brand: NordicTrack
- Model: Commercial VU19
Technology
- Monitor: 7 in / 18 cm Smart HD color touchscreen
- 30-Day iFIT Family membership included
- Automatic trainer control
- Integrated pivoting tablet holder
- Auxiliary music port
- AC adapter included
- Two 2 in / 5 cm Bluetooth compatible speakers
Comfort
- Seat: oversized and cushioned
- Vertical and horizontal seat adjustment
- Extra-wide, ergonomic foot pedals with adjustable strap
- EKG grip pulse heart rate monitor
- iFIT Bluetooth smart chest strap
Engineering
- Weight Capacity: 325 lbs – 147.5 kg
- Inertia-enhanced Flywheel: 19 lbs – 9 kg
- Upright Frame
- 24 digital resistance levels
- SMR (silent magnetic resistance)
- AutoBreeze workout fan
Convenience
- Warranty: 10-year structural frame, 2-year other parts and components, 1-year labor
- Product weight: 115 lbs – 52 kg
- Product dimensions: 43.6L x 24.9W x 59.4H in / 111L x 63W x 151H cm
- Ship weight: N/A
- Ship dimensions: N/A
Now that we have four digits, our choice for around $1000 goes to the NordicTrack Commercial VU19.
NordicTrack, one of the industry’s biggest names, is known for its treadmills, elliptical trainers, and upright stationary bikes.
The Commercial VU19 is a solid piece of hardware with an excellent training program (iFIT) that provides live training and promises to keep you focused and motivated throughout your workout sessions.
Throughout my research, I came across some remarks concerning the VU19, though – in my opinion – the only remark worthy of record is the (somehow) VU19’s high seat. So, if you are a relatively small person, maybe you will endure some discomfort during your training sessions.
Suppose you are searching for an upright stationary bike with a small footprint, sturdy, reliable, and a training program to keep you on track. In that case, the NordicTrack (no pun intended) Commercial VU19 is a worthy choice to help you with your fitness goals.
Around $1500 – Peloton Bike
Brand: Peloton
Model: Original Peloton Bike
Technology
- Monitor: 21.5 in / 55 cm HD touchscreen with 2.0 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal flash storage
- 5-megapixel front‑facing camera for video chats
- 2-channel rear-facing stereo speaker system with 16 watts
- USB micro port
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
- Built-in microphone
Comfort
- Seat: sport series saddle with an ergonomic channel
- Pedals: delta-compatible aluminum
- Bottom bracket: industrial grade bearings with ISIS splined spindle
- Adjustable seat, handlebar, and screen
- Resistance knob
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 297 lbs – 135 kg
- Bike Footprint: 4′ L x 2′ W / 122W x 61W cm
- Height range: 4’11″ – 6’4″ / 122 – 195 cm
- Frame: welded steel, ED, and powder-coated
- Crank arms: 6.7 in / 17 cm length forged steel
- Resistance: magnetic with mechanical adjustment
- Age: 14+
Convenience
- Warranty: 5-year structural frame, 1-year other parts and components
- Product weight: 135 lbs – 61 kg
- Product dimensions: 59L x 23W x 53H in / 150L x 58W x 135H cm
- Ship weight: N/A
- Ship dimensions: N/A
In the $1500 price range, our choice goes to the Peloton Bike, made by Peloton.
Peloton is not a cheap brand, nor is its Peloton Bike a cheap product; in fact, the opposite is true. The Peloton Bike is a piece of fitness equipment that provides everything you ever wanted in an upright stationary bike – sturdiness, a smooth and silent pedal, and extra comfort.
You have an optional workout program that grants you live train access that goes beyond cycling. A significant downside to buying the mentioned workout program is its price, which is over $700. But hey, we are talking about Peloton, remember? 🙂
If you feel generous and want to invest in an upright stationary bike that will probably outlast you, the Peloton Bike is an excellent candidate.
Around $2000 – LifeSpan Fitness Cycle Boxer CB110
- Brand: LifeSpan Fitness
- Model: Cycle Boxer CB110
Technology
- Monitor: LCD, interactive touchscreen console with program name, tutor, date and time, workout time, rest time, round, speed, resistance, calories, summary, cycle revolutions, pulse, score, punch reaction time, punch accuracy, max combo, cycling-distance, cycle velocity, Bluetooth, app
- Bluetooth interface: heart rate monitoring
- Heart rate monitor has an included chest strap
- Free access to the Cycle Boxer app
Comfort
- Seat: manually 8 adjustable seat between 34.25 x 42.12 x 4 in / 61 x 107 x 10 cm
- Pedals: bi-directional; forward and backward pedaling
- Resistance levels: 16
- Adjustable pedal straps
- Two front-mounted wheels
- Cup holder
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs – 136 kg
- Height range: 5’25” – 6’1″ / 160 – 186 cm
- Flywheel: 13.2 lbs – 34 kg
- Material: Alloy Steel
Convenience
- Warranty: Lifetime structural frame, 5-year other parts and components, 2-year labor
- Product weight: 121 lbs – 55 kg
- Product dimensions: 43.6L x 27W x 63 – 74,5H in / 111L x 69W x 160 – 189H cm
- Ship weight: 143 lbs – 65 kg
- Ship dimensions:
- Box A: 41.3L x 12.8W x 31.5H in / 105L x 33W x 80H cm
- Box B: 42.9L x 15.8W x 24.4H in / 109L x 40W x 62H cm
When you have a budget of around $2000 to invest in an upright stationary bike, your expectations and demands should be as high as the price. With that in mind, I present you the Cycle Boxer CB110, brought to us by LifeSpan Fitness.
I admire LifeSpan Fitness primarily because of its inventive, creative, and always surprising products. Instead of their under-the-desk treadmills, stationary bike desks, or always competitive elliptical trainers, LifeSpan Fitness is a brand that will help you achieve your goals, often differently and excitingly.
With the Cycle Boxer CB110, things are not different. It is an upright stationary bike with a punching pad that promises to bring out the best in you.
If you are a seasoned athlete, a cycling lover, or love to challenge yourself in new and creative ways, the Cycle Boxer CB110 has the potential to become your brand-new favorite piece of fitness equipment to have in your home.
Premium – NOHrD Indoor Exercise Bike Club
- Brand: NOHrD
- Model: NOHrD Indoor Exercise Bike Club
Technology
- Integrated screen
- Integrated speakers
- Bike exercise app included
- Battery pack, integrated USB charger socket included
Comfort
- Planetary gear unit: 1:8 ratio
- Saddle angle: 30 degrees
- Saddle bar extension: 7 in / 17.5cm
- Saddle bracket: universal
- Pedal stroke: infinitely variable / resistance: magnetic brake
- Hybrid pedals (compatible with clip system)
- Rubber wheels
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 441 lbs – 200 kg
- Bike footprint: 31.5 x 23.6 in / 80 x 60 cm
- Height range: 5’2″ – 6’5″ / 160 – 200cm
- Flywheel: 12.2 lbs – 5.5 kg
- Handlebar extension: 11 in / 27.5 cm
Convenience
- Warranty: 1-year structural frame, 1-year other parts and components (upgradeable to 2-year on all components and 2-year on all wooden components by registering your NOHrD bike within the first year of purchase)
- Product weight: 132.5 lbs – 60 kg
- Product dimensions: 44.5 – 49.2L x 23.6W x 46 – 51.5W in / 113 – 125L x 60W x 117 – 131H cm
- Ship weight: N/A
- Ship dimensions: N/A (2 boxes)
Now, we arrive at the cream of the crop in the form of the NOHrd Bike, created by NOHrD.
NOHrD is a German brand specialized in high-quality fitness equipment like rowing machines, treadmills, wooden wall bars, and upright stationary bikes, of course.
With an incredible small print, a fantastic aesthetic, and a magnificent, smooth, and powerful performance, the NOHrD Bike will provide you with the fitness workout you have always dreamed of.
Built with a solid and elegant steel and wood frame, the NOHrD Bike is more than a piece of equipment; it is a real aesthetic highlight at home.
If money is not an issue for you, and you want the best upright stationary bike it can buy, then the NOHrD Bike has all the predicates to be your best and first choice!
My Two Cents
Before wrapping up this post, I’d like to give a couple of pieces of advice to help you find the best upright stationary bike that will fit better your needs and goals.
First, do your research thoroughly – consult multiple sources, check reviews and complaints, compare prices, etc.
Throughout your research, you will come across multiple opinions and points of view, with perhaps personal financial interests playing a role in all of that.
Although my fellow bloggers might dislike me, I am sharing the latter point, which is a fact. So therefore, read on the underlines to know when you’re being helped or pitched.
There you have it, guys, my last words of advice on our ultimate list with the best upright stationary bikes on the market. I hope you found all this information useful and helped you with your decisions.
If you are wondering which are the best recumbent bikes on the market, you’ll be happy to know that we will cover this topic in a future post, so stay tuned to find out our top choices.
Do you think I miss something? Do you want to add something or just give me your thoughts on the subject? Do not hesitate to drop a comment in the comment section below, and I’ll gladly reply to you back.
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