Best at home spin bike

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We've just got rid of our turbo trainer after a trial after I realised I'd much prefer a spin style bike. Any recommendations for good ones?

Wish list- quiet (probably most important), compact, not ££££

What do you want it for? I have a schwinn ic8 which is great for online spin classes (I use the peloton app but it also works with les Mills on demand and other platforms) but its useless for zwift or other platforms mainly used by road cyclists.

We have a Life Fitness one, bought secondhand from eBay. I use it with Peloton app (prop up my IPad on the upright handlebars, and the bike's monitor gives me the stats on resistance and cadence I need), DH uses it when he can't get out on his real bike.

I guess to replicate spin classes. We were using Zwift with the turbo trainer which I found a bit boring. I don't think I'm competitive enough. I wouldn't mind just listening to music and doing my own thing really. Thanks for the suggestions will look into them

As someone switching from a turbo trainer to a spin bike do you still need to wear proper cycling kit e.g cycling shorts or can you get away with just leggings?

@mel8101

As someone switching from a turbo trainer to a spin bike do you still need to wear proper cycling kit e.g cycling shorts or can you get away with just leggings?

Leggings are fine.

I'd look out for a second hand/ex gym Keiser M3. They're great bikes, used in many gyms and very quiet.

Thank you