A gym spec spin bike would have a 22Kg flywheel but this isn’t entirely necessary and I would happily save a few hundred pounds and drop a few kilograms on the flywheel.Ī feature that you don’t often see on the cheaper models of spin bikes are the pulse sensors. With all these spin bikes, as you turn the adjustable resistance knob you will feel a huge difference as it applies the brake. You get a 15Kg flywheel which offers plenty of resistance to give you a challenging smooth workout.

This model comes with all the features that you need to have a great workout while ignoring the unnecessary extras that only inflate the price. However, we have decided that the JLL IC300 just sneaks in front thanks to the 12-month home use warranty. If you go with either of these models you are sure to have many great workouts ahead of you. This bike is very similar to the XS sport in many ways offering great quality at an affordable price. The 12-month home use warranty is a massive bonus as it helps to give you peace of mind when deciding whether to buy a piece of equipment or not.

When I first used this model, I struggled to get comfortable but after some adjustments I felt as though I could go for hours without becoming sore. The IC300 uses a 3-piece crank system which helps to make it feel as though you are riding a real bike while also making the bike more durable. I am glad JLL included the heart rate monitor as I think that they are particularly useful on spinning bikes as it allows you to perform a heart rate workout to ensure you are burning as many calories as possible. The display shows all the important metrics such as: speed, time, distance, calories, odometer and pulse.

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