5 Best Upright Exercise Bikes

Schwinn 170 Upright Bike is our pick for the best upright exercise bike for having a great overall package. It measures 41.3” L x 21.4” W x 55.6” H and is easy to assemble right out of the box.

Once you’re set up, you can enjoy 25 levels of magnetic resistance for more challenging workouts and 29 pre-set workout programs. The padded seat is adjustable and comfortable for most workout sessions and it includes extras such as a 3-speed fan, phone/tablet holder, a bottle holder, and a heart rate sensor.

The Schwinn 170 upright bike runs quietly too and would work great in an apartment with noise limitations. If you consider the sub $500 price tag, it works out to be a great deal if you need an upright exercise bike for your home.

The Nautilus U616 upright exercise bike is the next pick if our top pick is unavailable. It is a heavy-duty upright bike and can bear up to 300 lbs of load, making it ideal for heavy people. It is also impressive that it achieved this with a small footprint of 41.8” L × 21.6” W × 57.6” H. It also comes with transport wheels for moving it around.

For your cycling sessions, you get 25 levels of magnetic resistance and 29 pre-set workout programs that cover almost every need. It also comes with all the bells and whistles.

Although the display looks dated when compared to some modern Nautilus treadmills, it does a good job of showing all your running stats in a finely laid-out manner.

The Iron Company C535u SportsArt Upright bike is a heavy-duty exercise bike and the closest experience you can have at home to a commercial exercise bike. It has a premium feel that makes it hard to recommend for regular people who just want an upright bike for occasional spin sessions. It screams “Pro athlete” all through.

SportsArt C535u is built with a robust steel frame that can hold up to 400 lbs and measures 45.5” L × 22.8” W × 56.3” H. You get 40 levels of magnetic resistance and 10 pre-set workout programs that are more than enough for seasoned pros and newbies alike. It’s able to pair with your phone via buletooth for music playback and includes all the regular bells and whistles.

Overall, Iron Company C535u upright bike is the best premium upright bike that you can buy for your home gym. It is built to last, versatile, and easy to maintain.

You won’t quite see an Upright bike like the NOHrD upright bike. It is a beautiful work of art, made from steel and wood design which comes in five different colors, ash, club, cherry, walnut, and shadow.

The slim and understated footprint make it one of the most compact upright exercise bikes in the market even though it can carry as much as 440 lbs. 

Unlike many of the upright exercise bikes in the market, the NOHrD indoor upright bike is entirely self-powered and does not require an electrical source to function. It runs quietly too.

NOHrD indoor Upright bike comes highly recommend if you’re looking for a bike to fit in your living room and have got the budget as this level of performance and beauty doesn’t come cheap.

Sunny Health & Fitness makes affordable fitness equipment that work well and this SF-B2906 upright bike is no exception. It weighs in at less than 50lbs and can carry a maximum of 240lbs. The dimensions are 35” L × 20.5” W × 51.5”H which means that it stays compact and does not take up a lot of space. 

Coming to performance, you only get 8 levels of magnetic resistance which although is perfect for light use, is not enough if you want more challenging spin sessions. The seat is comfortable and adjustable, and the upright bike comes with all the other accessories you expect to see.

For a sub $250 price point, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better upright bike that simply works and that’s why Sunny Health and Fitness SF-B2906 Upright bike makes our list.

Schwinn A10 upright bike is our alternative pick for a budget upright bike. It has a simple design whilst having a strong build. It is compact and can carry up to 275lbs of load on its padded seats.

For your spin, you’re getting 8 levels of magnetic resistance and 6 pre-installed workout programs to choose from. Other features include a fitness meter that tracks and display your speed, heart rate, distance, and workout efficiency.

Overall, Schwinn A10 is a stripped down version of our top pick which still does enough to deserve a spot on our list of the best upright exercise bikes in the market.

The Kettler Giro S3 upright exercise bike is a good fitness bike for toning the legs and other cardio exercises. This upright bike from Kettler features a strong and durable high-carbon steel powder-coated structure that allows for a maximum carrying load of 285 lbs. It isn’t an overly large exercise bike due to the dimensions 19.29” L × 44.09” W × 25.98” H it has.

It sports a good range of 8 levels of magnetic resistance; which is good for some people but not all. The flywheel belt drive on the Kettler Giro S3 exercise bike is a quiet one. So, if you like your bike quiet, Kettler claims to offer it.

It sports a 6-panel display which allows you to read your heart rate, speed, time, and other features as you exercise. Another feature of this bike is the adjustable seat; it allows you to find the perfect and most comfortable sitting style for yourself.

Overall, the Kettler Giro S3 is a good buy for anyone, however, the absence of a sound system, cooling fan, and bottle holder might be a turn off for others.