Stationary Exercise Bike Ratings

If you're in the market for a new exercise bike, then reviewing recent stationary exercise bike ratings is a smart way to make sure you get the product you want. Whether you're shopping around for new electronics, or the latest gadget or clothing, chances are someone out there has already tried it and is willing to share their opinion.

While stationary bike manufacturers are more likely to put out reviews (typically good), it's users who test and react to the product through useful ratings systems.

When choosing a pricey piece of exercise equipment, here are some points to look for when reading different stationary exercise bike ratings:

• Features: You want to know what features different bikes have available, including:
  • Padded seat
  • Padded handlebars
  • Number of resistance levels
  • Timer
  • Calorie-counter
  • Heart rate monitor
  • Pedal straps

The best reviews and ratings will note not only important features such as these, but also minor ones. This saves readers the time of having to dig for this information, which is probably why they're checking out reviews in the first place.

• Testing methods: It's difficult to get a full review if you don't test the product thoroughly. People who rate stationary bikes should use them with different resistance levels and test out various programs, such as biking uphill or interval training.
• Convenience: Users should detail their experience with how convenient the stationary bike is to use. Is it easy to move from one place to another? Is it big and bulky, suitable only for bigger rooms and not a good fit for small apartments? Is the power cord long enough?
• Durability: All exercise bikes are not created equal. Anyone who rates a bike should tell whether or not the equipment feels sturdy during use. Because some bikes have a weight limit, getting a rating from a user who's in the upper range of that limit to report on how well the bike stood up to their weight is a good way to check the durability.
• Image and measurements: Wherever you look for ratings, you should be able to view the product, to see if it's something you might like. You should also check for measurements, especially if space is a consideration. You don't want to buy the bike of your dreams, only to find out that it doesn't fit in your designated space.
• Comparison: If a user can compare one stationary bike to another, it can help readers get a good idea whether or not this is the bike for them.
• Comments: Extra comments are usually helpful, especially if they cover points not previously touched upon. These comments are made by actual users speaking in their own words, so while every comment won't be informational, most typically are.

One thing to think about is, do you want ratings from a consumer-research company or from regular users who can post their own ratings based on personal experience? Consumer Search lists a comprehensive guide to bike ratings, but if you're active in fitness forums, members are usually willing to detail their experiences with various forms of equipment. The more people have rated a product, the more useful feedback you'll have access to. It won't always be easy to find this information, so you may have to take your time and really research.

Don't jump at the first bike to have a five-star rating. It may be that only three people rated that particular bike. Likewise, if a bike has an overall rating of four out of five stars and hundreds of people have provided ratings for it, you have much more feedback to consider.

Stationary bikes are wonderful examples of low impact exercise equipment. The more information a rating provides, the more helpful it is to you. When you spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on exercise equipment, you want to get your money's worth. By taking your time and carefully reading various reviews and ratings, in several different publications, you can be an informed consumer who's much more likely to make the right decision when it comes to buying the perfect stationary bike for you.

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