Exercise bike or cross trainer?

[MagicDucky]

Up until I had my daughter I was an ice skater, I had a personal trainer who came to a few of us at the rink so I've never even set foot in a gym. I have no idea about how to use any of the equipment etc...

Anyway, DP and I want to lose weight (Well, I need to lose weight) and get in shape. We are going to invest in something. Just not sure what would be better?

[mumgointhroughtorture]

You can get 2-in-1 cross trainer bike. I'm not sure if they are as good as stand alone.