The 10 Best Exercise Bikes as of June 2026

How we ranked these exercise bikes

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each exercise bike does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Exercise Bikes	Score	Best for	Type	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Peloton Bike	9.0	Best overall	Studio bike (subscription)	£1,195	View Price
2	Wattbike Atom	8.8	Best for cyclists	Smart trainer bike	£2,200	View Price
3	JLL IC400 Pro	8.7	Best value spin bike	Spin bike	£350	View Price
4	NordicTrack S22i	8.7	Best incline training	Studio (incline/decline)	£1,600	View Price
5	Echelon EX-5	8.6	Best Peloton alternative	Studio bike	£900	View Price
6	Schwinn 800IC	8.6	Best app-agnostic	Spin bike	£600	View Price
7	JTX Cyclo Studio	8.6	Best build quality	Spin bike	£800	View Price
8	Sole SB900	8.5	Best heavy-duty	Spin bike	£900	View Price
9	Cyclace Exercise Bike	8.3	Best budget spin	Spin bike	£200	View Price
10	Ultrasport F-Bike	8.2	Best foldable	Foldable upright	£150	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Peloton Bike

9.0Our number one pick.

The Peloton Bike pairs a smooth, quiet magnetic ride with a big touchscreen and the best live and on-demand class ecosystem there is, hugely motivating for home cardio. The bike and classes need an ongoing subscription, but the build and experience are exceptional.

Ride feel: 9.4Build: 9.2Features: 9.4Value: 8.2

Pros

Smooth, quiet ride
Outstanding class library
Premium build

Cons

Pricey with subscription
Classes locked behind a fee

Check price on Amazon≈ £1,195

Best for cyclists

Wattbike Atom

8.8A superb runner-up.

The Wattbike Atom delivers accurate power data and a realistic road-like feel with electronic gears, the choice for cyclists training indoors with apps like Zwift. It is expensive, but the accuracy and ride realism are excellent.

Ride feel: 9.4Build: 9.2Features: 9.0Value: 8.0

Pros

Accurate power data
Realistic road feel
Works with Zwift

Cons

Expensive
Training-focused

Check price on Amazon≈ £2,200

Best value spin bike

JLL IC400 Pro

8.7Rounds out our top three.

The JLL IC400 Pro is a sturdy, smooth-riding spin bike with a heavy flywheel and adjustable resistance at a great price, the value benchmark for home spinning. It lacks a built-in screen, but the ride and value are excellent.

Ride feel: 8.8Build: 8.8Features: 8.2Value: 9.4

Pros

Smooth heavy flywheel
Sturdy frame
Brilliant value

Cons

No built-in screen
Manual resistance

Check price on Amazon≈ £350

Best incline training

NordicTrack S22i

8.7A standout in the upper half.

The NordicTrack S22i tilts to simulate climbs and descents alongside iFit's scenic and studio classes, great for varied, engaging sessions. It needs an iFit subscription, but the incline feature and classes are excellent.

Ride feel: 9.0Build: 9.0Features: 9.2Value: 8.2

Pros

Incline and decline
Engaging iFit classes
Sturdy

Cons

Subscription for classes
Large and heavy

Check price on Amazon≈ £1,600

Best Peloton alternative

Echelon EX-5

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Echelon EX-5 offers a smooth ride and a strong class app at a lower price than Peloton, using a tablet holder rather than a built-in screen. The app needs a subscription, but the ride and value are excellent.

Ride feel: 8.8Build: 8.8Features: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Smooth ride
Good class app
Cheaper than Peloton

Cons

Subscription needed
Tablet not included

Check price on Amazon≈ £900

Best app-agnostic

Schwinn 800IC

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Schwinn 800IC is a well-built spin bike with Bluetooth that works with various apps rather than locking you into one ecosystem, flexible for those who want choice. It has no screen, but the build and openness are excellent.

Ride feel: 8.8Build: 9.0Features: 8.6Value: 8.8

Pros

Works with many apps
Sturdy build
Bluetooth connectivity

Cons

No built-in screen
Tablet holder only

Check price on Amazon≈ £600

Best build quality

JTX Cyclo Studio

8.6A dependable pick if the price is right.

The JTX Cyclo Studio is a heavy, gym-grade spin bike built to last with a magnetic resistance system and strong UK support. It is heavy and screen-free, but the build quality and durability are excellent.

Ride feel: 8.8Build: 9.2Features: 8.4Value: 8.6

Pros

Gym-grade build
Smooth magnetic resistance
Good UK support

Cons

Heavy
No screen

Check price on Amazon≈ £800

Best heavy-duty

Sole SB900

8.5Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Sole SB900 is a robust, high-weight-capacity spin bike with a heavy flywheel and solid frame, great for bigger riders and intense use. It is heavy and basic on tech, but the sturdiness and ride are excellent.

Ride feel: 8.8Build: 9.2Features: 8.2Value: 8.4

Pros

Very sturdy frame
High weight capacity
Heavy flywheel

Cons

Heavy
Limited tech features

Check price on Amazon≈ £900

Best budget spin

Cyclace Exercise Bike

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Cyclace spin bike offers a heavy flywheel and adjustable resistance at a low price, strong value for getting started with home spinning. The finish is basic, but the ride and value are good.

Ride feel: 8.4Build: 8.4Features: 8.0Value: 9.2

Pros

Affordable
Heavy flywheel
Adjustable resistance

Cons

Basic finish
No connectivity

Check price on Amazon≈ £200

Best foldable

Ultrasport F-Bike

8.2Rounds out our top ten.

The Ultrasport F-Bike folds flat for storage and offers a simple upright workout with adjustable resistance, ideal for small homes and light cardio. It is light-duty, but for folding convenience and value it is good.

Ride feel: 8.0Build: 8.0Features: 8.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Folds flat
Light and compact
Affordable

Cons

Light-duty
Basic resistance

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the exercise bikes in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Peloton Bike, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Wattbike Atom and JLL IC400 Pro are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best exercise bikes without overthinking it, the Peloton Bike is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £1,195

Our top picks at a glance

Peloton Bike

JLL IC400 Pro

Wattbike Atom

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How we ranked these exercise bikes

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Peloton Bike

Pros

Cons

Wattbike Atom

Pros

Cons

JLL IC400 Pro

Pros

Cons

NordicTrack S22i

Pros

Cons

Echelon EX-5

Pros

Cons

Schwinn 800IC

Pros

Cons

JTX Cyclo Studio

Pros

Cons

Sole SB900

Pros

Cons

Cyclace Exercise Bike

Pros

Cons

Ultrasport F-Bike

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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