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With the economy under recession, nobody wants to dedicate a whole room of their apartment to exercise machines, whether they are exercise bikes or elliptical trainers.
A folding exercise bike delivers a workout experience similar to its non-foldable counterparts, while giving you the benefit of folding it up and putting away in seconds. We have prepared a list of a wide variety of folding exercise bikes, so that it would be easy for you to purchase the right one.
Folding Recumbent Exercise Bike vs. Folding Upright Exercise Cycle
Here we provide you with the pros and disadvantages of the two most common types of folding stationary bikes.
Recumbent Exercise Bikes are ideal for old folks, who give a greater preference to comfort while working out compared to an intense workout exercise.
If you are looking for a roadside cycle version of an exercise machine and are likely to have strenuous workouts, then a folding upright exercise cycle should be your choice. For old people with back issues, recumbent bikes are the best option due to their comfort and support.
Resistance Options Magnetic and Manual
Each of the above mentioned folding exercise bike comes with one of the two options for resistance offered to your peddling power. These are manual resistance and magnetic resistance adjustment.
Other points to note
Bikes come in different models, some are foldable and some are not. The most important difference between the two is their weight.
You would definitely not be moving a bulky recumbent bike which is not foldable! But if you consider a portable bike, you would find them lighter and easy to move about.
Some folding exercise bikes make noise, whereas others can be folded quite smoothly. Go to the store and look up different models to see which one you find the most convenient for you.
It all depends on how compact the bike is when it is folded. Different bikes fold in different ways, so the space needed also varies with each bike.
Comfort also varies from person to person. Care must be taken when purchasing the bike to find out if it is compatible with your height and weight.
Normally a 115 kgs maximum weight limit is the international standard. If you are over this, you should contact the seller so that they can supply you a cycle that is right for your weight class.
