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If there’s a classic exercise machine, it’s probably the exercise bicycle.  The exercise bike is easy to use and works year around to help you control your weight and stay fit.  Here’s the trick though, you have to actually ride your bike for it to help you.  The Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike can help you do just that.  It’s popular, but it’s not perfect.  Here are some pros and cons.

Pros of the 231

Most comfortable riding position. Like all recumbents, it takes quite a bit of room.

A commercial exercise bike is made to take the toughest pounding and still live a long time.  Also the gym bikes are heavy, so they won’t move and rock under the hardest use.  The 231 is a home model that’s not as heavy as a gym bike, but still is durable and stable.

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