Carl Lewis EM12 Exercise Bike

Advantages: Cheap and durable
Disadvantages: Pulse detector

...I think that this bike is perfect for light users. I bought mine in Jan 09 and have been using it daily ever since. It is incredibly easy to build, anyone could do it!! It has clear concise assembly instructions and all of the tools are included. I love the pulse counter on the handlebars, but it does take some doing to get it right as it doesn't always pick up your pulse. You have to get your palms in exactly the right position for it to work. The bike also has a great range of 'gears', which would suit any level of fitness/workout. The only downside I can think of is the magnets can be a bit 'sticky' when you first use it. Overall it's a pretty good exercise bike and I would recommend it to anyone.... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent range of functions, comfortable, easy to use
Disadvantages: I think its a touch expensive at £200

...endurance/stamina. Because of the low impact nature of the exercise, it is suitable for all ages and sizes. Now the physiological effects of cycling will not be changed by buying a more expensive exercise bike. Physiological change is determined by how hard you are prepaired to work as an individual. All more expensive exercise bikes do is provide you with a smoother, more comfortable ride and maybe more inbuilt programmes to work too. Now I'm not saying that these are not important variables, my point is that these can be found in bikes that are half the price of the York C201. York C201 FEATURES Mains powered 16 levels of computer controlled magnetic resistance Hand grip pulse sensor 17 user programmes (12 preset, 3 HRC, 1 manual, 1 user) Multiview large LCD console Flywheel weight: 4kg Transportation wheel Self... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, does the job
Disadvantages: Extra features are unreliable

...I bought this bike for around £20 (brand new) from a popular catalogue store's clearance warehouse. My initial advice regarding this product is this: If you see it at a clearance warehouse retailing at around £20, and you really want an exercise bike and don't have the free cash to get anything more flash: get it. If, however, you see this bike retailing at it's RRP (that's somewhere around the £80 mark), then walk on by, because it's really not worth it. This is one of those products that is a bargain in the right circumstances. I'll tell you why, in a little while. First, the good bits. It's a cheap exercise bike. It comes 'flat-packed' in three main parts- the main body, the seat and seat support, and the handlebar support. The handlebar, pedals and stand are all included, and have to be attached once the main sections are put... Read review

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