Best Recumbent Exercise Bikes 2025

I am really enjoying this recumbent bike! It replaced an expensive spin bike I had. I’m 5’4” and this bike fits me perfectly, while the spin bike never did, it was too big. On this recumbent bike, I don’t need to move the seat back much at all, it can still go back a lot. Also, my husband uses it comfortably too, and he’s 6’1”. We both find it very comfortable. I did put a small pillow against the back of the seat for lumbar support, but I have an injury there, so many probably wouldn’t need the extra support there. The bike is silent, pedalling is super smooth, the resistance is fine (I just use L4 for 30+ mins). I do like the double handles- under the seat and by the display. It worked. The bars at the seat are tight now and do not have any movement, like you’d expect them to be. So both bars are perfectly tight. The little cup holder is perfect for my bike water bottle and stainless steel one. The display is a bit dim as noted by others, but I can still see it fine. This recumbent doesn’t really take up much more room than my spin bike did, which is rare for a recumbent bike. I am enjoying this so much more than the spin bike! This one is so much more comfortable and as a result, I use it a lot more. My iPad fits great in the holder, even with the case still on. I am very, very pleased with this exercise bike. After having two expensive spin bikes, that I barely used because they hurt so bad, this gives me a great workout while being comfortable on my back and seat.

This product surprised me. After looking at many different designs, ranging inside and price, I took a shot on this unit. It was on third 1/3 rd. The price of other big name brand products. Acting on the option to send back if I didn't like it, I moved ahead. I had it in a couple of days . Very easy assembly.....took me 45 minutes to assemble. I'm 260 lbs. 6 foot tall. Not a small guy. This unit accommodates me and much more. All the feedback functions work very well. It's simple. Easy to operate. Very important....it's very smooth during operation. It is not bulky and overwhelming. Fits in the corner of my family room perfectly. After having it for over a year now, I love this machine. It has become a part of me that fits like a glove. Thank you

Brief description of me. I'm a man 6'1" tall and weight 345lbs. With the seat all the way back I fit perfectly on the seat. My leg has a slight bend at my knee when leg fully extended on the peddle, similar to riding a regular bicycle. The seat and back rest are comfortable. I'm not a very active person due to health problems, so the settings for resistance is perfect for me. If you are a athlete type person you may find that's it not challenging enough. Putting it together was easy with good direction. READ the direction completely. You will have a steel tube left over that was for shipping and they also have spare nuts and bolts. With my health limitations I was still able to put this together. So far I'm happy, it's strongly built a.nd very quite. I've read the 1 star comments and I'm not sure why. Anyway I'm going to use it for a month and comeback and update this comment. Hope this helps you . Here's a video of me on the machine.

This is for my senior dad. It was similar to what he used at cardiac rehab and they suggested he get one for home. He uses it a lot and really likes it. We assembled it for him — took 2 people about 3 hours. It wasn’t too difficult to assemble (although one piece wasn’t labeled correctly if I recall) but I guess we figured it out since he’s been using the bike for a few months now. It looks nice, it’s sturdy and it works. It rides smoothly and it’s quiet. I’d recommend it if you’re in the market, no regrets at all.

Could not be happier with this recumbent bike. Firstly, it cost roughly 10-20% of a Peleton and the only significant difference is the Peleton’s built in TV screen, which is generally in a workout room anyway where a TV can be found. And I don’t even think Peleton offers recumbent version. Second, Vanswe is excellent in every way, even after working on it daily for more than a month. Cons: None, and I usually am fairly critical. Pros: 1) assembly was as straightforward as advertised. The instructions are understandable, the illustrations were precise, all the parts fit just right, and even a couple fasteners of each type were included just in case. One part was unused at the end by design, apparently required for security of the product during shipment. 2) it functions exactly as expected. Quiet, smooth, easy to control speed vs resistance. 3) overall quality is amazingly good for the price (or at any price, actually). It is sturdy, solid and attractive. Dollar for dollar I have rarely seen a better product. It exceeds all of my expectations. Wish all the products found online at Amazon or elsewhere were this good.

It is a two-person job for two elder people to carry this to the finished basement where we assembled, and where we use it, but the instructions are very clear, and the result is a solid recumbent exercise bike.I am 77 and wife 76, and we use this nearly every day. The display is convenient, and you can monitor many aspects of your exercise. For us, mainly, the goal is keeping in regular motion with daily non-impact exercise. We watch TV while we pedal. This unit is quite sturdy; I weigh 275 and it is comfortable for me. And it is so smooth and silent a mechanism. This is a good product.

Once we received the bike, I assembled it without any problem. Instructions are clear and I was amazed at the quality of this bike. I have used it for 1 hour straight and the seat is very comfortable and the bike does not wobble! My wife has knee issues and loves it. She has used it twice on the no resistance mode for 1 hour each time without pain! She can peddle comfortably and exercise the upper body at the same time without holding the handles. It is a very sturdy bike, good quality and good price, do not hesitate to buy it!

This is a sturdy recumbent bike.
Assembly: Took 2 hours or so and was definitely not easy for me. Depends on how comfortable you are with assembling things.
Quality: This is a sturdy bike that does not move or shake when being used. The seat is quite comfortable, great for if you have injuries or if you are older or heavier. Display is basic and not the most intuitive but this did not bother me.
Resistance: The resistance is not very high on this bike. Its great for low intensity cardio ...

This bike is great. Came a day early, it was very easy to assemble, instructions are well written and easy to follow. Everything lined up a fit just as it should. Bike is quiet.Seat is large and comfortable. For the price I have no complaints. I purchased it directly from Vandswe.

Love the bike. Purchased directly from Vanswe, and had our handy man assemble it. Comfortable seat which was my number one priority.

I have severe knee arthritis, and I want to get my BMI down before I get the replacement surgery. I walk about 20 minutes a day - but I have to go slow and be careful, and I often have to ice my knee for a while afterwards. I need to do more than that to make a dent in my weight loss goals.I’ve tried recumbent bikes before at the gym, but I couldn’t get them to fit, and it was uncomfortable. I bought a Marcy recumbent bike a few years ago, but I junked it because it was wobbly, the seat and back were terribly uncomfortable, and I just couldn’t make myself use it.This Vanswee recumbent bike is the answer to my prayers! It’s solid, VERY comfortable, quiet, and I think it’s beautiful!My nephew put it together in about an hour (I paid him with a loaf of homemade bread) and I used it right away. I have really short legs, but scooting the seat up all the way fits perfectly.It’s so quiet and smooth to ride that my dog lies down right next to it when I’m riding. I have to work to get my heart rate up to 85% of max, but 20 minutes at even 75% makes me feel energized.So now I’m walking 20 minutes, riding 20 minutes, and doing 15-20 minutes of strength training with TRX straps and light dumbbells. The Vanswee is such a joy to use, it’s going to be a great anchor for rebuilding my exercise habit. Seriously, I can be watching tv and I look over at it and I want to get on and go!

This recumbent exercise bike is perfect for me. I'm a 58 year old 6'1" tall woman with 38" long legs. I'm going to have a knee replacement in 3 months and I bought it because I need to get in shape PRIOR, but everything else hurts (parts of my femur literally disintegrated) so I can't walk well and am in near constant pain. I can't even swim - it feels like my right leg is going to fall off.I can ride this bike without pain!I uploaded a picture of calories burned - (that's my dog supervising).I would HIGHLY recommend this recumbent bike. It even has a pass through so that I don't have to step OVER the middle to sit down. This is great now and will be critical for safety after the knee replacement.The seat is wide and gives great back support. There's a heart rate monitor on the lower handle bars (on either side of the seat) that makes it handy to swiftly know if I'm in the zone.The monitor can stay in one place and be manually advanced, or one can put it on a skip mode so it cycles through each of the stats as one is pedaling.The bike is also VERY stable. There are two "stand up" handles that are simply for help standing and getting off the bike after a workout. They add safety and stability for me.I discovered that the calorie monitor resets after burning 1,000 calories. I've gotta admit - that was a proud moment.

I like how easy it was to put together, and how quiet it is. I’ve had other more expensive bikes that weren’t near this quiet. Fits great in the space I have. Very well built. My friends boyfriend put this together in about an hour( very little help from us) and now she wants one. I highly recommend

Just what this 67-year-old needed. Absolutely perfect. I wake up early every morning so I turn on the news get on this bike ride for half hour to an hour, before you Even know it. I get good exercise circulation. It's improved my balance and I'm losing weight. What a great piece of equipment!. Highly recommend

I can only echo the comments below. They are the reason I bought this particular recumbent bike. Everything was clearly numbered and the bike may have taken me about 3 hours to complete. I’m 73 years old and I’m glad I own a 2-wheel dolly. The box - at 70 pounds is difficult to move alone. Once the bike is finished however, the front wheels make it easy to move around.

I feel like a hardcore biker getting my workout on! This should be in front of a giant video game screen like the kids have at the pizza parlor.
This bike ROCKS!! Talk about a fun way to workout. Toss on your favorite Wild Hogs movie and go to town gettin’ your sweat down!
Super smooth & easy to use. Actually works your legs out really well. I’m 5’10” tall, 205 lbs & pretty darn athletic. This bike makes my legs feel it! And I’m only dialed up to Level 4!
Comfortable seat that adjust for multiple heights. Automatic timer & easy to read display. Plus a water bottle holder for those extra long rides. Henry Fonda never had that!
Saddle up & LET’S RIDE!!

I must admit I was a bit worried about purchasing this non-usa product given the reasonable price, but it seems very well made. It was relatively easy to put together (for two people). As with most products, the instructions could be a bit more clear, but honestly as long as you took your time to read each step, and look at the associated picture with each step, THEN read and look again to be sure, you'll have no problems. The only complaint is that this is that for my 90 year old mother, even on level 1, it is a bit hard for her to pedal. She can do it, but would be nice if level 1 was basically no resistance instead of some resistance. all in all I would recommend.

I liked it being low to floor making it easier to get on and off...My husband and I use it to get our exercise in for it is just to cold to try and walk outside and don't have to worry about falling..Love it..

No pieces was missing. Instructions real easy to follow. Was not a cheaply made frame. It was pretty sturdy. Was glad we purchased this one compared to others we seen. Very nice for the money. Very satisfied..

This is a great recumbent bike. Order arrived quickly and in good condition. Assembly was easy and only took about an hour and a half or so. Nice to have the monitor to keep track of workout time and distance. It also shows speed(which is pointless in my opinion as I could care less about how fast it indicates I am traveling). Not racing anyone. Also has an odometer reading and pulse reader. The pulse reader seems to be a bit 'wacky' as it fluctuates wildly at times. But, again, I don't really need to check my pulse rate anyway. But, overall, this bike functions great and is super quiet. Nice to be able to work arms as well. Also was a great price in comparison to other recumbents. Highly recommend this one.