A firebolt of a home exercise bike, the Wattbike Atom claims to be the 'smartest' indoor bike trainer. It's eerily silent (handy if you feel the need to train at an ungodly hour). The emphasis is on date and analysis, which gives serious cyclists the edge when it comes to performance. It's intuitive to use, and integrates easily with third party apps (a smart device, App or Android, is required to get started) The Atom comes with flat pedals as standard, but it has a standard pedal fitment so you can use your own pedals if desired.
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Reebok GB50 One Series stationary bike
£319.61, Amazon
Reebok exercise bike
This nifty upright bike from Reebok has a wireless pulse to monitor your heart rate, and rides smoothly thanks to a 9kg flywheel. The screen is simple to use and it's easy to monitor your performance. It's also simple to adjust, and to customise your workout to target different muscle groups. There's no excuse not to hop on.
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Life Fitness RS3 Lifecycle recumbent exercise bike
£2,095, John Lewis
Recumbent exercise bike
If it's a comfortable recumbent bike with a reclined seat which you seek, try this one from Life Fitness. Recumbent bikes serve to spread your weight over a wider surface area, so it doesn't put so much stress on the bones and joints. This one has a dual-grip front handlebar, and a fitted console with 14 pre-programmed workouts. Easy, accessible and efficient. If you're keen to keep an eye on your heart, there's also five 'HeartSync' programmes tracked via the handlebar sensors or wireless chest strap (also compatible with Android and Apple apps).
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ProForm Bicycle Indoor Tour de France 5.0
£1,299, Amazon
ProForm exercise bike
This is the official Tour de France training bike, no less. It looks the part, simulates terrain realistically, and is compatible with iFit as well. It's also complete with high definition video workouts (visible on the 10-inch touch screen) and 24 pre-set programmes As well as offering plenty to keep you entertained and motivated, it's easily adjustable and simple to assemble, with clip in pedals. It's certainly good enough for us.
