Looking To Get a Spin Bike? What Should You Look For?
If you are thinking of buying a spin bike, then you need to do some basic homework and understand which qualities you need to look for in a good spin bike. With so many varieties of exercise equipments being available in the market, it can get quite confusing for someone to understand exactly which equipment to buy for his specific fitness regimen. In this article, you will learn what qualities you need to look for when you go shopping for your own spin bike.
1. Belt Tensions -
Belt tension is important as it depends upon friction which can make it more difficult to pedal. Because of this, motion will not be smooth and the more tension it is required to pedal the louder your bike will become. So when you are looking to buy a new exercise bike, remember to check the belt tension of your bike as it can impede your exercising efforts.
2. Magnetic Resistances -
Magnetic resistance in exercise bikes get increased electronically with opposite magnetic forces of increasing power. This resistance also makes it challenging for you to pedal the bike. It is a feature which is included in a lot of bikes. Magnetic resistance bikes are more expensive than belt tension bikes, but they are quieter. So when you are buying your bike, remember to check whether it has magnetic resistance or not.
3. Adjustability -
Adjustability is important since it will allow people of variable height to use the bikes. A short person must be able to reach the pedals. For family usage, always buy a bike which offers good adjustability.
4. Seat Adjustments -
Your spin bike must have a seat which is able to move up and down and also forward and backwards. Expensive spin bikes offer this option of seat adjustability. Other bikes will only offer height adjustment. Be sure to buy a bike that offers seat adjustability.
5. Handlebar Adjustments -
Handlebar adjustability is important because it will determine how comfortable the user is in his or her posture and for the knee clearance. If handlebars do not adjust properly then you can feel your lower back get a bad ache after your workout.
Hopefully, this article would have given you some insight on the essential qualities which make a spin bike effective. The main principle which you must understand is the more adjustability a bike provides, the better it is. So what are you waiting for, go buy your bike today and start exercising.
This article is written by Roland Steyn, the Director of MiFitness. MiFitness is one of South Africa's most trusted online suppliers of home-use and commercial gym equipment. They supply a wide range of high-quality exercise equipment for home and corporate use.