Much of how smoothly an indoor-cycling bike rides has to do with its flywheel—the main wheel that powers the bike. Flywheel positioning can be either in the front of the bike or in the back of the bike (we’ve ridden on both styles). All of our picks have front-positioned flywheels. We took into account the weight of the flywheel, knowing that a hea...

You do not need to connect your exercise bike to anything to enjoy a satisfying workout on it. Riding along to music, the TV, or total silence are all fine ways to go. But an increasing number of bikes offer connectivity to provide a somewhat interactive ride. Some of our picks have optional companion apps that you can subscribe to for a monthly fe...

We assessed the quality and placement of water-bottle holders and device holders, some of which were located in tough-to-reach places or felt cheaply made or extraneous.