Exercise Bike comparison

Best Exercise Bikes for Cardio
in 2026.

Exercise bikes range from compact uprights to studio-style machines and supported recumbent designs. The useful comparison is the riding position, adjustment, resistance and access, rather than the number of features on the console.

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Recommended starting point

NEW Horizon 5.0IC Indoor Studio Bike

A strong first option for buyers who want a general home cycling machine and do not need a specialist riding position.

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Our picks compared

Product	Format	Price	Key checks
NEW Horizon 5.0IC Indoor Studio Bike	Exercise Bike	£699.00	Bike format, resistance, adjustment, access, user weight and footprint
NEW Horizon 7.0IC Indoor Studio Bike	Exercise Bike	£999.00	Bike format, resistance, adjustment, access, user weight and footprint
Gym Gear Encore ECR7 Recumbent Bike	Exercise Bike	£2,199.00	Bike format, resistance, adjustment, access, user weight and footprint
Gym Gear Encore ECU7 Upright Bike	Exercise Bike	£1,899.00	Bike format, resistance, adjustment, access, user weight and footprint
Gym Gear R97 Recumbent Bike	Exercise Bike	£2,499.00	Bike format, resistance, adjustment, access, user weight and footprint

Prices, stock and specifications can change. Use the retailer page to confirm the details that matter to your purchase.

Product cards

EXERCISE BIKE

The flexible bike choice

NEW Horizon 5.0IC Indoor Studio Bike

The flexible bike choice for buyers who want straightforward home cycling.

At £699, it is the least expensive option in this five-product shortlist, which makes it an easy place to begin. Its bike format keeps the comparison centred on posture, resistance and everyday access.

What we like

It is the lowest-priced option in this shortlist, which makes the starting cost easier to manage.
The familiar upright or studio position makes it an easy fit for regular seated cycling.
The stated 100 resistance levels give it the widest adjustment range in this group.

What we don't like

The lower ticket does not automatically mean the widest feature set, so the core specification matters more than the headline saving.
It is less supportive than the recumbent alternatives when comfort and easy access come first.

Roundup format	Exercise Bike
Brand	Horizon
Retailer product type	Studio Bike
Current price	£699.00
Availability	In stock
SKU	Not listed
Variants	Default Title — £699.00
Key buyer check	Bike format, resistance, adjustment, access, user weight and footprint

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EXERCISE BIKE

The upright training option

NEW Horizon 7.0IC Indoor Studio Bike

The upright training option for buyers who want straightforward home cycling.

At £999, it is somewhere between the cheapest and most expensive choices here. Its bike format keeps the comparison centred on posture, resistance and everyday access.

What we like

The familiar upright or studio position makes it an easy fit for regular seated cycling.
The stated 100 resistance levels give it the widest adjustment range in this group.
The 100 electronically controlled levels allow smaller resistance changes than a basic manual system.

What we don't like

It sits above the cheapest route into this category.
It is less supportive than the recumbent alternatives when comfort and easy access come first.

Roundup format	Exercise Bike
Brand	Horizon
Retailer product type	Studio Bike
Current price	£999.00
Availability	Check retailer
SKU	Not listed
Variants	Default Title — £999.00
Key buyer check	Bike format, resistance, adjustment, access, user weight and footprint

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EXERCISE BIKE

The supported riding pick

Gym Gear Encore ECR7 Recumbent Bike

The supported riding pick for buyers who want straightforward home cycling.

At £2,199, it is somewhere between the cheapest and most expensive choices here. Its bike format keeps the comparison centred on posture, resistance and everyday access.

What we like

The supported seat and backrest make it the comfort-led option against the more upright bikes here.
Self-generating operation gives it more freedom over where it can be placed.
The seated format keeps it straightforward to compare with the rest of this bike shortlist.

What we don't like

It sits above the cheapest route into this category.
That supported frame takes up more room than the upright and studio-style alternatives.

Roundup format	Exercise Bike
Brand	Gym Gear
Retailer product type	Exercise Bikes
Current price	£2,199.00
Availability	In stock
SKU	Not listed
Variants	Default Title — £2,199.00
Key buyer check	Bike format, resistance, adjustment, access, user weight and footprint

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EXERCISE BIKE

The studio-style candidate

Gym Gear Encore ECU7 Upright Bike

The studio-style candidate for buyers who want straightforward home cycling.

At £1,899, it is somewhere between the cheapest and most expensive choices here. Its bike format keeps the comparison centred on posture, resistance and everyday access.

What we like

The familiar upright or studio position makes it an easy fit for regular seated cycling.
Self-generating operation gives it more freedom over where it can be placed.
The seated format keeps it straightforward to compare with the rest of this bike shortlist.

What we don't like

It sits above the cheapest route into this category.
It is less supportive than the recumbent alternatives when comfort and easy access come first.

Roundup format	Exercise Bike
Brand	Gym Gear
Retailer product type	Exercise Bikes
Current price	£1,899.00
Availability	In stock
SKU	Not listed
Variants	Default Title — £1,899.00
Key buyer check	Bike format, resistance, adjustment, access, user weight and footprint

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EXERCISE BIKE

The compact cardio option

Gym Gear R97 Recumbent Bike

The compact cardio option for buyers who want straightforward home cycling.

At £2,499, it is the most expensive option here, so the extra spend needs to be justified by the way you plan to use it. Its bike format keeps the comparison centred on posture, resistance and everyday access.

What we like

The supported seat and backrest make it the comfort-led option against the more upright bikes here.
Self-generating operation gives it more freedom over where it can be placed.
The seated format keeps it straightforward to compare with the rest of this bike shortlist.

What we don't like

It asks for the largest budget in this group.
That supported frame takes up more room than the upright and studio-style alternatives.

Roundup format	Exercise Bike
Brand	Gym Gear
Retailer product type	Exercise Bikes
Current price	£2,499.00
Availability	In stock
SKU	Not listed
Variants	Default Title — £2,499.00
Key buyer check	Bike format, resistance, adjustment, access, user weight and footprint

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What to check before buying

Decide whether you want an upright, studio, air or recumbent format first. Then check resistance control, seat adjustment, user limit, power requirements, footprint and how easily the rider can get on and off.

For specialist rehabilitation equipment, speak with an appropriate clinician or therapist where the purchase relates to a medical condition.

Best Exercise Bikes for Cardio in 2026.

NEW Horizon 5.0IC Indoor Studio Bike

Our picks compared

Product cards

NEW Horizon 5.0IC Indoor Studio Bike

What we like

What we don't like

NEW Horizon 7.0IC Indoor Studio Bike

What we like

What we don't like

Gym Gear Encore ECR7 Recumbent Bike

What we like

What we don't like

Gym Gear Encore ECU7 Upright Bike

What we like

What we don't like

Gym Gear R97 Recumbent Bike

What we like

What we don't like

What to check before buying

Best Exercise Bikes for Cardio
in 2026.