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A spin bike (indoor cycling bike) has a heavy front flywheel, a road-bike posture and pedals you can stand on: the type for intervals, climbs and class-style rides. Everything we publish on spin bikes, in one place.
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- 16spin bikes scored
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- 4comparisons
The top 5 spin bikes
Our spin bike for home ranking: five models scored with FitScore weights for this type of machine. The ring shows each model’s FitScore in that ranking.
Schwinn IC3
Ranked #1 in our spin bike for home ranking
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805SMART
Ranked #2 in our spin bike for home ranking
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901SMART
Ranked #3 in our spin bike for home ranking
YOSUDA PRO 010C
Ranked #5 in our spin bike for home ranking
Where spin bikes rank by situation
9 more rankings that include spin bikes.
Spin Bikes in every situation
Each guide ranks models for one situation. The line shows the best-placed spin bike in that guide and its FitScore there.
- 71.6Best Budget Exercise BikeTop spin bike: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901SMART, #1 of 5→
- 73.4Best Exercise Bike for Home GymTop spin bike: Schwinn IC3, #1 of 5→
- 69.4Best Exercise Bike for Tall PeopleTop spin bike: Schwinn IC3, #1 of 5→
- 66.3Best Exercise Bike for Weight LossTop spin bike: Schwinn IC3, #1 of 5→
- 54Best Exercise Bike with ScreenTop spin bike: MERACH S36L3, #1 of 2→
- 60.4Best Exercise Bike Without SubscriptionTop spin bike: Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901SMART, #2 of 5→
- 60.1Best Exercise Bike for Small SpacesTop spin bike: MERACH S26, #2 of 5→
- 60.9Best Exercise Bike for BeginnersTop spin bike: Schwinn IC3, #4 of 5→
- 55.6Best Exercise Bike for Heavy PeopleTop spin bike: MERACH S29, #4 of 5→
Spin bike reviews
Every spin bike we review, one model at a time, scored for the use it is mainly bought for.
Schwinn IC3 Review
Buy it if you want a heavy, smooth flywheel and a fully adjustable fit for standing climbs and sprints.
Schwinn IC4 Review
Buy it if you want a spin-style bike that fits taller riders and works with Peloton and Zwift.
MERACH S29 Review
Buy it if you want a heavy flywheel, a high weight rating and a free app with Zwift and Kinomap.
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805SMART Review
Buy it if you want a heavy flywheel, quiet magnetic resistance and no membership to pay.
Peloton Cross Training Bike Review
Buy it if you want live instructor classes on a large built-in screen and plan to pay for the membership.
Comparisons
Two spin bikes with the same FitScore weights, and how a spin bike compares with other machines.
Schwinn IC3FitScore 74Schwinn IC4FitScore 65.8Schwinn IC3FitScore 74Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805SMARTFitScore 72.5Schwinn IC3 vs Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805SMART
Winner for spin bike: Schwinn IC3.
See the comparison →Schwinn IC4FitScore 65.8Peloton Cross Training BikeFitScore 51.6Guides and free tools
Check the fit before you buy a spin bike: finder, comparison tool and calculators, free in your browser.
Exercise Bike Finder
Your three best-fitting bikes in a few questions.
Exercise Bike Comparison Tool
Any two or three bikes, spec by spec.
Exercise Bike Calorie Calculator
Calories from watts or effort, weight and time.
Bike Seat Height Calculator
Saddle height from your inseam, two classic formulas.
Keep researching
Every hub uses the same FitScore method, so you can move between them.
Ready to pick a spin bike?
Start with the top 5, then open the review of the model that fits your space and the way you train.