Indoor Cycling Fitness Bike

An indoor cycling fitness bike is the machine people actually keep using. There is no impact, no weather, no traffic — just a steady, adjustable resistance you can hold a conversation over or push until you cannot.

What this indoor cycling fitness bike is built from

The frame is steel, with a stainless finish and a plain black colourway that does not date. At 25 kg net it has enough mass to stay planted when you climb out of the saddle, which is exactly where cheap bikes start walking across the floor.

Overall it measures 100 x 49 x 113 cm, so it needs roughly the footprint of an armchair. Transport wheels are built in, so moving it between sessions takes one hand.

The 10kg flywheel and belt drive

A 10 kg flywheel gives the pedal stroke its momentum. Heavier flywheels feel smoother, because the wheel carries you through the dead spot at the top and bottom of each revolution rather than stalling.

The drive is a belt rather than a chain. Belts run near-silently and need no oiling, which is why every quiet indoor bike uses one. You can ride at six in the morning without waking the house.

Comfort over a long ride

The seat is thick gel padding under a leather cover, with extra springs underneath and full adjustability. That combination is what decides whether you last forty minutes or fifteen.

The handlebar is height adjustable with multiple hand positions, and the grips are rubber designed to shed sweat rather than get slippery. A water bottle and holder are included, which sounds trivial until the first long session.

Indoor cycling fitness bike specifications

• Frame material: steel with stainless finish
• Dimensions: 100 x 49 x 113 cm
• Flywheel weight: 10 kg
• Net weight: 25 kg
• Maximum user weight: 120 kg
• Transmission: silent belt drive
• Monitor: calories, distance, speed and workout timer
• Power: 2 x AAA batteries for the monitor (not included)
• Included: water bottle and holder, transport wheels

The workout monitor

A simple console tracks calories burned, distance, speed and workout time. It runs on two AAA batteries, which are not included, so pick some up when you order.

Use distance rather than time as your benchmark. Covering the same distance in less time is the clearest evidence that your fitness is moving.

Who this indoor cycling fitness bike suits

It suits anyone whose knees are done with running, anyone training through the rainy season, and anyone who wants cardio they can do while watching something. It supports users up to 120 kg.

If you would rather walk than ride, look at our treadmill range. Otherwise browse the rest of our cardio equipment.

Setting up and first rides

Set the saddle height first: standing beside the bike, the seat should sit level with your hip bone. Then check that your knee keeps a slight bend at the bottom of the stroke.

Start with twenty minutes at a resistance you can talk through. After a fortnight, add intervals — one minute hard, two minutes easy, repeated eight times.

Price in Kenya

It is KSh 22,500, down from KSh 35,000. For a steel-framed, belt-driven bike with a 10 kg flywheel, that is a genuinely good price in this market.

Common questions

Is the indoor cycling fitness bike quiet?

Yes. The belt drive is near-silent, which is the main reason to choose belt over chain.

What is the maximum user weight?

120 kg.

Are batteries included for the monitor?

No. It takes two AAA batteries, which you will need to add.

Can I adjust it for different heights?

Yes. Both the seat and the multi-position handlebar adjust for height.