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Best Folding Bikes – Consumer Reports
To help you find the best foldable bike for your needs, CR bought and tested more than a dozen conventional pedal-powered bikes and folding electric bikes. There are a lot of factors to consider when buying a folding bike. First off, how will you be using it most of the time? If you plan to take the bike on public…
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Best Exercise Bikes for Seniors
Try before you buy. Everyone should try a bike before buying it, says Bernie Deitrick, who oversaw exercise bike testing at CR. An uncomfortable or poorly fitting bike could deter motivation and, worse, cause pain or exacerbate physical problems, Rogers says. Look into trainers. People who aren’t experienced cyclists may want to consider a session with a personal trainer, who…
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Recumbent vs. upright exercise bikes: which is right for you?
Stationary cycling is a great way to get a low-impact cardio workout, but not all stationary bikes are built the same. If you’ve just begun a fitness routine, you may compare recumbent vs. upright exercise bikes and wonder if one is ‘better’ to use than the other. As is the case with most pieces of workout equipment, recumbent bikes and…
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Best Electric Bikes – Consumer Reports
Before you spring for an e-bike, there are a few things you should consider. Are electric bikes allowed where you live? City and state laws regulating them vary by locale, so it’s a good idea to check to see whether they’re allowed where you want to ride, whether that’s on public roads, bicycle paths, or trails. Do you really want…
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The Peloton Bike Is $216 Off (and More Prime Day Sales on Exercise Bikes)
If you’re looking to pick up an exercise bike, Amazon has deals on several brands for October Prime Day. These include deals on Peloton bikes and shoes, Bowflex and Echelon bikes, and deals on several Sunny models. Unfortunately for non-Prime members, the big-name bikes are for members only. But don’t stop reading—we have the dirt on some of the best…
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Best Budget Electric Bikes – Consumer Reports
Among our findings: Don’t skimp on quality to save a few dollars, especially because no one wants to spend their riding time dealing with maintenance issues. Most lower-priced models have hub-mounted electric motors, which turn the rear wheel directly, and can be less responsive than a motor mounted at the pedal crank, which can also send power through the bike’s…
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