Exercise Bike - Where Did You Get Yours? Who Are The Most Reputable Sellers?

LFrugalFrank on 03/01/2017 - 13:53

I've made a decision for the new year to get an exercise bike and get in shape. This website and whirlpool are my primary forms of information on purchasing/bargains & both are lacking info on deals & reputable sellers that are out there.

I have considered gumtree and trading post but have had negative experiences with both and would prefer to buy new and have it for 3+ years. Would like your thoughts regardless!

I personally am after something that is quiet and comfortable with a heart monitor.

Sports & Outdoors

Comments

  • Nugs on 03/01/2017 - 14:12
    +2

    My wife purchased hers from Hart about 3 years ago and she has been very happy with it. I can't recall price or model, but this looks the same.

    https://www.hartsport.com.au/fitness/pump-step-and-spin-equi…

    It was bought whilst still teaching Les Mills cycle classes enabling her to practice without going to work.

    It doesn't have heart monitoring.

    Well built, and easily adjusted.

    It is still used regularly without any noticeable wear, and nothing has broken.

    this model is cheaper, but no idea what the differences mean
    https://www.hartsport.com.au/fitness/pump-step-and-spin-equi…

    Have you considered rowing machines? A bit more of an all over body workout.

  • eskylidder on 03/01/2017 - 15:49
    +1

    I was looking for one about three months ago. I also found it difficult to find but I remember two reasonably priced brands being "genki" and "Celsius"

    My issue was not being able to physically test it out so I went with a cheap amart one.

    I regret that decision, would be interested in what other people have found

  • duskybay on 03/01/2017 - 15:55
    +1

    Have you considered a real bike instead, Frank? Depending on where you live, you might find that you get more use out of a real bike than an exercise bike. Our exercise bike gets used occasionally but our real bikes get used a lot.

  • gomertose on 03/01/2017 - 16:10

    A true ozbargainer will just wait for when the next bulk rubbish collection day comes around as there are usually a few sitting on the verge.

    • eskylidder on 03/01/2017 - 17:05
      +1

      Most suburbs in South East Melbourne don't even have rubbish collection days (have to book separately with the council)

      I think OP is after a new one though

  • pat0809 on 15/01/2017 - 12:29

    I bought a $100 generic brand one from Big W. Worked for me lol

    EDIT: just noticed that you wanted one with a heart monitor…Mine obviously does not have that.

    • Frankenbeanie on 30/01/2017 - 11:39

      how long have you had it for ? and are you happy with it ?

      Kmart has one for 89$ which i want to get .lol

      • pat0809 on 30/01/2017 - 15:44
        +1

        I have had it for 4 years now. It did what I needed it to. I was 120kg when I started using it and I got down to about 95kg from using that bike and changing my diet a little bit. But the bulk of the weight loss was from using that bike alone.

        • uminan on 21/03/2017 - 15:47
          +1

          What a weight loss! I logged on just to salute you!

        • pat0809 on 23/03/2017 - 19:32

          @uminan: Thanks man. At most I lost 37kg but last year I had surgery and couldn't really walk for 5 weeks so my weight went up 10kg but I am slowly losing that now.

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