If you often spend your weekends covered in Lycra, battling the UK winter on a road bike then you might be interested to hear that the US manufacturer Bowflex has brought its innovative Velocore bike to the UK. It’s just as much an exercise in design as it is indoor cycling engineering, but if you have just won the lottery then the bike will also deliver a complete fitness experience too.

Take control of your fitness with the new IC7 Group Exercise Bike from Life Fitness, comprising a sturdy steel frame, WattRate® TFT Computer, Matte Slate finish and smooth drivetrain for an incredibly fast flywheel speed. There are hundreds of workouts to choose from, including group spin classes, scenic rides, strength sessions, and more.If you're keen to boost your cardiovascular health a home exercise bike is an investment worth making.

Most of the models I tested came with dual-sided pedals that had cleats (for “clipping in”) on one side and an adjustable toe cage for running shoes on the other. And there’s a comfortable saddle waiting for you when you sit back down, that takes the pressure off in all the right places. As for the tech specs – as I mentioned, you can tell that this is a top-of-the-range bike simply from how it feels.

HD screen displays all your metrics very clearly, whether you’re enjoying the well-curated online content or the outdoor scenic rides, which provide a welcome distraction as you pedal your way through coastal or country roads, keeping an eye on output, distance, speed, calories etc. Wattbike is the best choice for serious performance cyclists, as the information it gives you is a cut above the rest,” says Cowan. For me, yes – the main incentive to purchase an exercise bike is that it might give me the motivation to actually ride it. I put each bike through its paces and tried a variety of indoor cycling classes and simulated outdoor rides as well as strength workouts (where relevant).

With their large surface area, they have plenty of grip positions which also adds to the comfort afforded. That’s not the case with this machine that allows you to angle the handlebars and also position the seat through seven different heights and adjust it horizontally.With a 20kg flywheel, tension control resistance, LCD monitor, tablet holder, water bottle holder plus free water bottle. Get ready to take your cycling performance to the next level with our exercise and spinning bike parts! The flywheel is perhaps the most important aspect of any spin bike and the one on this Body Power model does not disappoint.