Best exercise bikes, ranked by critic score
5 ranked by critic score · 1 more not yet ranked · 46 professional reviews
Indoor exercise bikes, judged on ride feel, resistance and the classes or app.
Image: SchwinnSchwinn IC4
8 professional reviewers tested the Schwinn IC4, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: workout features and build quality.
The catch: The console display is small and basic.
7 of these 8 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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- 1Schwinn IC4Best overall8 reviews86Image: Schwinn
- 2Peloton Bike+Best for Peloton classes13 reviews84
Image: Peloton - 3Bowflex VeloCoreBest for core workouts5 reviews84
Image: Bowflex - 4Peloton BikeBest for staying motivated11 reviews83
Image: Peloton - 5NordicTrack Commercial S22iRunner-up6 reviews83
Image: NordicTrack
The best exercise bike, according to professional reviewers, is the Schwinn IC4: critic score 86 out of 100 from 8 reviews, 8 of them positive. Most praised: workout features and build quality.
Early reads · 1 not yet ranked
Not ranked, listed A to Z. We publish a critic score once at least 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist; with 2 or 3 we show a provisional average.
- Echelon EX-5 · provisional 82 from 3 reviews
Common questions
What is the best exercise bike?
The Schwinn IC4, with a critic score of 86 from 8 professional reviews. Most praised: workout features and build quality.
Schwinn IC4 vs Peloton Bike+: which is better?
Critics score the Schwinn IC4 86 and the Peloton Bike+ 84. We list the Peloton Bike+ under “Best for Peloton classes”. Its main drawback: it is expensive, and a paid subscription is required.