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Best Foldable Bike
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Best Foldable Bike: Exerpeutic Gold Heavy Duty Foldable Exercise Bike
Most foldable exercise bikes have limited weight capacity—this one is the exception. With a generous 400 lb. maximum weight capacity, this bike came highly recommended by several readers. Here’s more:
What We Liked
• Small footprint when folded. Here is what it looks like in the real world when folded:
• Sturdy.
• Quiet operation thanks to magnetic resistance.
• 8 levels of resistance.
• Perfect for big and tall folks.
• Affordable.
What Needs Work
• Seat could be more comfortable,
• Hard to mount if you are on the shorter side.
Best Budget-Friendly
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Best Budget Friendly: BCAN Folding Exercise Bike
Yes, exercise bikes can get pricey in a jiffy—but there is good news. This bike not only has a 330 lb. capacity but also is easy on the wallet: BCAN’s Folding Exercise bike. We like how easy this bike is to assemble. And best of all, it is quiet, thanks to the magnetic resistance design.
What We Liked
• Durable design holds up well.
• Quiet.
• Quick to put together.
• Large numbers on display are easy to read. Look at that LCD display:
• Tablet or phone holder with no-slip base.
• Extra wide seat.
What Needs Work
• Seat is uncomfortable for long workouts, in our opinion.
Best Smooth Pedaling
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Best Smooth Pedaling: Labodi’s Excercise Bike
When we asked our parent readers for their favorite exercise bikes with the smoothest peddling, Labodi’s Exercise Bike came highly recommended by several folks. And we agree: this is an impressive bike with a 330 lb. weight capacity.
What We Liked
• Foam padded handlebars are comfy.
• Cushioned seat is kind to your assets.
• Affordable.
• Easy to assemble.
• Smooth to pedal.
• Quiet operation.
• Bracket can hold a tablet.
What Needs Work
• Works better for shorter folks.
Best For Beginners
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Best For Beginners: Cyclace Exercise Bike Stationary 330 lbs
If you are new to stationary bikes, this model is a good place to start: Cyclace’s exercise bike is super easy to assemble and get ou started quickly. Also nice: you can easily move this bike around. And it comes with floor levelers, in case your exercise space has an uneven floor.
What We Liked
• Assembly is quick. In fact, this bike comes partially assembled out of the box.
• Good for beginners.
• Quiet.
• Sturdy.
• Small footprint.
• Easy to use.
What Needs Work
• A bit pricey.
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