13 Best Spin Bikes To Buy In 2021

4. Bladez Fitness 200IC Indoor Cycle

"You had me at fully adjustable seat and handlebars"

The 200IC by Bladez Fitness is definitely one of my favorite indoor cycling bike. It's price is reasonable, its a got a steel frame, very solid, 40 lbs flywheel with an adjustable resistance system applied by pressing down felt pad, digital display console that tracks time, speed, distance, and calories burned, no pulse monitor though. 

And with a fully adjustable handlebars, we can say this bike packs features you don't see in this price range, and with a fully adjustable seat you won't have any problem adjusting  this bike to fit you.

The chain drive mechanism will make a little noise, not something that will make it hard to hear the TV while cycling. And since the bike uses a felt pad resistance system, there will be an issue of wear and tear over time. 

Don't expect SPD pedals, but you will get toe basket that will help you keep momentum. 

I actually struggled quite some time trying to decide which bike to feature in the "best bang for the buck" winner, and eventually went with the sunny health & fitness because it's a few bucks cheaper. 

But, if spilling couple of more bucks to get fully adjustable handlebars is something you can bare with, I would say go with this model.

Our next choice is the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1002. 

This indoor bike features a massive 49 lbs flywheel and sturdy build.
It's max user capacity is 275 lbs, which is more than decent, but we feel 300 lbs would be nicer. 

As a belt driven bike, the SF-B1002 delivers a smooth and very quiet ride, but I wish the manufacture would say what kind of belt they used here. Since this will help decide which way is the best to maintain the mechanism.

Not a deal breaker since belts often used in indoor bikes are durable and reliable, and this bike's popularity is over the limit so if anything was wrong with it's belt, we've would have known by now.

You can adjust the resistance level simply by turning the knob, and there's an emergency break in case you're about to fly off the bike. 

Another safety note, the pedals have "cages" for your feet, and you can adjust it to fit your cycling shoes. Nice touch I must say. 

As for the convenience of use, this model features a fully adjustable seat, therefore you will be able to adjust it in a way it suits you and your physic. The handlebars on the other hand are not fully adjustable, and you can only set them higher or lower. Bummer. 

The recommended inseam height is from 29" up to 40", so if your inseam is lower than 29 or higher than 40, this bike ain't for you. 

The Phoenix 98623 is yet another massive indoor bike that will provide you with the extreme workout you would want and expect to get from a spinning bike.

And, it is a beauty, as it is a beast. (In my opinion of-course)

This bike uses a direct drive resistance. Which is, in my opinion a very accurate and reliable, and gives more "life-like" cycling experience thanks to the breaking pads that apply pressure on the sides of the flywheel, thus forcing you to pedal harder. 

However, the major flaw here is, wear and tear. Because of the direct contact between the pads and the flywheel, it is a matter of time till you will have to replace the pads, or the entire flywheel, or both. Is it a pro or con? You decide. 

You will have no problem standing up and cycling on this bike, it is a solid one, this baby weighs 113 pounds, and the fully adjustable seat will help you fit it to your liking. The handlebars however, can only go up and down.

The pedals here won't serve your cycling shoes, this model comes with regular toe clips, they are however very sturdy and firm.

All around, this bike is great choice for beginners and experienced who will be willing to do the maintenance work this bike needs.

L NOW is not a major name in the indoor bike industry, but, they do know how to build their bikes. 

First of all, the frame is made of steel tubing, providing this model the ability to reach 400 lbs limit of user weight.

All the while the bike itself weighs only 77 lbs.

A belt mechanism is used to drive this bike, and you can barely hear any noise coming from it, if at all, while cycling. 

The adjustable resistance system is of friction. In this model there's a felt pad that will apply pressure on the flywheel by pressing down on it. The resistance knob also functions as the emergency break by pressing it down.

The seat is fully adjustable, the handlebars are not, you can only set them higher or lower. Bottle holder is no where to be found on this model, which pretty much sucks, since you would expect to get one at this price level. Also, the flywheel weighs only 22 lbs, again, I would expect a heavier flywheel at this price. 

On the other hand, the D-600 does have a digital display that will track your workout stats, including pulse. But I wouldn't count on the calories burned metric, as this tends to be off on most indoor bikes. 

In conclusion, the D-600 is a high level bike, that delivers results, but it seems to lack some of the basic features that could have make him the ultimate indoor bike for the price.

Alright, so this one is probably one of the most popular home indoor bike, if not the most popular. 

SF-B901 Pro is his birth name, and it packs a 40 lbs flywheel on a massive solid build, no problem standing on this one screaming your way to a healthier you. 

Weighing at 97 pounds, it can hold you as long as you weigh less than 275 pounds, the seat is fully adjustable, going up and down, front and back, the handlebars however, you know the drill, are not. Like most indoor bikes you can only adjust them higher or lower. 

Digital display to track stats would be perfect here, but unfortunately, you will have to spit a few more bucks if you want one. 

The adjustable resistance on this bike is applied by pads pressing against the flywheel from both sides. Some users report they smell something that reminds them of a burning hair when riding this bike. That is probably because of the friction of the pads on the flywheel. You can lubricant the pads with a silicon lubricant to solve this problem.

From my experience, I didn't smell anything, I guess that is something that develops over time when the pads starts to wear out. 

The Marcy club XJ-3220 is yet another affordable indoor cycle bike that provides great workouts without taking a loan. 

"Marcy" build this bike using a durable steel making it very sturdy for intense cycling. Therefore, you won't have any problem cycling while standing. In addition, this raises the max user weight limit to 300 lbs. Nice. 

Riding this bike will give you the feeling as if you're riding on a real road bike, minus the dirt, bumps, dust <- all the fun stuff!! This is thanks to the bikes design, which gives it a road bike style saddle. 

Same as most of the indoor bikes out there, you'll get a fully adjustable seat, while the handlebars can only adjust higher or lower. 

The flywheel is at the sweet weight of 40 lbs, and the adjustable resistance is applied by felt pad, just like in the L-NOW D600 model, but unlike the D-600, the XJ-3220 uses a chain drive mechanism, therefore, it's not as quiet as the belt, yet it gives you a more realistic feeling when cycling. 

And, as expected at this price range, (though I have seem some without), this indoor bike comes with a bottle holder, transportation wheels, emergency break, and an adjustable basket cage for the pedals. 

Don't expect to get a stats display, not a lot have one at this price level. I wish more brands will add one to their lower level models, 

Another entry by Sunny health & fitness. The guys over there sure know how to make an affordable, yet a "does the job" indoor bike. 

For those who price plays the most major role when considering which indoor cycle bike they will buy, look no more. This one right here is the cheapest when it comes to price. (Not quality!) 

Furthermore. with a 30 lbs flywheel, and 220 pounds user limit, it will be perfect for you if you're just starting with indoor cycling, and you just want to check if cycling is for you without going to the bank. 

In addition if you're just looking for a bike that you could cycle on not so often, this is also a great choice. 

As for technicality goes, this model is very solid despite it's small size, it weighs 76 pounds, and you can even cycle standing. 

However at higher speeds, it might get a just bit noisy and maybe even start to shake a bit. Not a deal breaker as users reported this is totally bearable.

Finally, you get a fully adjustable seat, adjustable handlebars, although you can only set them higher or lower, transport wheels, so you can move it around the house, and basic adjustable foot cages pedals, 

11. Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1110

Who wants an affordable indoor cycling bike??

I guess Sunny & Health is after turning indoor bikes to a must thing in every household in america. Otherwise, how can you explain the great job they are doing in producing great bikes with low price tags? 

With a slightly heavier flywheel than the standard, (44 lbs), and with an adjustable felt resistance system, driven by chain mechanism, you will get pretty much the same type of cycling experience as with the Marcy Club XJ-3220, and with couple of bucks off. 

And as with most chain mechanism, it will require maintenance from time to time in order to keep it in good shape.

Max user weight is 250 lbs, I feel they could have try harder to increase the limit to at least 275 lbs or even 300 lbs. Not so much of a deal breaker, but still, that would appeal to more people. 

Nevertheless. the bike is very solid and sturdy, and you can easily cycle standing up. 

Seat is fully adjustable, handlebars adjust vertically, transportaion wheels, bottle holder, emergency break, are all present in this model, like in most indoor bikes. 

On the downside, on the pedals you will find the most standard adjustable cage, no clips, and stats display is no where to be found. 

Max inseam height is only 37 inches, meaning it might not be the best choice for tall people. Make sure you measure your inseam before purchasing

12. schwinn spin bike - IC2

Schwinn is a brand that doesn't need any introduction. They've been making great bikes for over a century, and I guess you can say this model stand up for it's name, though it has a few drawbacks. 

Let's start with the good stuff. Firmly build, very sturdy bike so you could feel safe to cycle standing up. Digital display to track your workout stats, RPM, distance, speed, calories burned and time.

In addition you get a fully adjustable seat, and a bottle holder that could also be used to hold your mp3 player, (great if you still use one), transportation wheels to move the bike around the house easily, adjustable resistance applied by a felt pad pressed down on the flywheel, emergency break, chain drive mechanism, to get more "realistic" feeling of cycling, and adjustable strap pedals.

On the other hand, max user weight is 250 lbs, which is one of the lowest in this price range. The flywheel weighs 31 lbs, the handlebars can only be adjusted vertically, and there's no pulse monitor.

On top of all there's the matter of wear and tear parts, like with most indoor bikes, you will have to oil the pad from time to time, and the same thing goes to the chain that is used to drive this bike. 

Overall, you almost can't go wrong with Schwinn, but I feel they could have done a better job on this bike, and without having to raise its price.

13. Diamondback Fitness 510Ic

The Diamondback Fitness 510lc is the second most expensive indoor cycling bike on our list, but this doesn't make him the best on the list. Actually it is far from that. 

His intentions are good, but the result is sorta... Well, like the french like to say, comme ci comme ça, and for it's price, you don't want something that will be "so, so". 

First of all, finally an indoor bike with digital console, tracking your workout stats, heck, it even has backlight and pulse monitor, so you would know if you could push harder, or if you should take it slower. 

The console, is the heart of 510lc, from it you will be able to choose from 16 different levels of resistance and 14 workout programs that will simulate different cycling situations, from a flat landscape up to hills and mountains. Unfortunately, you will need to place this bike near an outlet, since it is a plug-in.

Handlebars are f-u-l-l-y adjustable, finally! The only problem is, it so exhausting to adjust them, it kinda makes you don't want to change their position. Damn it! You need to unscrew four(!) bolts if your want to adjust the handlebars forward/backward.

31 Lbs is not the heaviest weight we saw for flywheels, but it will get you working hard. This indoor bike is one of the heaviest we saw, 125 lbs, you can stand on with a friend and cycle together. (Do not try this at home though)