exercise bikes or equivalents

[guddy]

Hi everyone

Planning on buying one.Could Somebody recommend me one please.
I have seen varios catalogues(argos ,index etc)getting more confused which one to go for.Would spend more if it is worth it.

We have a Tunturi 400F, cost just under £500 several years ago. Bought it from a sports shop. We decided to spend quite a bit because the ones with magnetic resistance (?) are supposed to be much better but do cost more. However, I have to say it is soooo boring to sit on there and pedal away, getting nowhere, we hardly ever use it so it was really quite a bad buy. I would definitely recommend trying to get one second hand. Often they are as good as new (for obvious reasons!). (Not selling ours though as I am still optimistic that I'll get on it again, ha ha!).

Also, I'd say go to a shop with a good range and just try some out.

Thanks gingernut
Have seen lot of ads for exercise bikes lately in hte local paper but couldnt decide between an exercise bike or an elliptical trainer...something....

Definitely try for a secondhand one (local paper or ebay). So many people buy them and then use them as a place to hang their clothes...

I have just given away my 'handbag storer'

(not saying you wouldn't use it of course! just there are loads going cheap). Actually I used mine loads when dd was small as she liked the whirring noise. Sadly that effect wore off as she got older.

thanks zerub!
bikes or elliptical trainers?