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When that winter chill starts to bite (or a pandemic keeps us off the roads and confined to home), it does get harder to motivate yourself to get out on your bike for a training session. I mean, who wants to get soaking wet, or chilled to the bone on a cold December morning, when they could be cozily sat at home, sat snugly in a favorite armchair…

Well, that’s where bike trainer stands (also commonly known as a stationary bike stand) come in; ranging in price and quality, they are the perfect solution (and sooo easy to set up) for those of us who want to maintain our cycling over the colder months but just don’t fancy that weather.

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As a serious cyclist, I’ve been hunting down and testing various models over the last year or two, and after getting asked by friends almost non-stop for opinions and advice, decided to set up this site to help them – and you too.

I’ve compiled some great tips for those of you cycling fans, plus reviews of many of the major bike trainer stands I’ve come across. Everything you need is all pretty much here…

I’ve purchased a number of models, including the very classy Kurt Kinetic Road Machine, and the recently revamped CycleOps Fluid 2 Trainer, and tested countless others. The reviews are all here for you to check out; all you need to decide is which one fits your budget and your training model.

To get started, especially if you’re stuck at home thanks to COVID-19, I’d highly recommend taking a look at the five BEST trainer stands to consider buying in 2024 (a quick overview of which you can see below); this is the perfect guide to the very best value models out there today, and you can’t go wrong if you choose any one of the five trainers on the list.

In addition, I created a buying comparison table, which lists nearly all the major models out there (and there are quite a few) which provides a great and easy to analyze summary of each trainer, from its weight to its rating on Amazon. It really should help you out if you’re stuck at looking at through the many options available today – and there are lots out there today (we’ve seen an influx of cheap bike stands recently, some of which are great value, some really not worth spending your hard-earned cash on).

And with ever more of us working remotely or at home, I’ve also started looking at pedal exercisers, which slide discreetly under almost any desk and will keep you fit while you toil away at your computer. Worth a consideration!

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THREE things you have to know before buying a stationary bike stand…

Before you start browsing for the trainer that best suits your purposes, we have to point out that there are three factors you must take into consideration when choosing a trainer; these three factors will have a definite impact on the bike trainer stand you choose.

1. Your Goal — Are you recovering from injury? Losing weight? Planning to stay fit for the Spring cycling season? There’s typically a stationary bike stand ideal for your purposes; check out our introduction to the different types on the market.

2. Your Time — How often will you be squeezing in a training session? If you’re looking to clock some serious mileage, then it might be worth considering one of the more high-end models. If it’s a once a week hobby, then you could probably get away with a more budget-friendly trainer (depending, of course, on what exactly that once a week session entails…).

3. Your Budget — Just how much are you willing to spend on a bike stand? After considering the first two points, it’s time you put a number to that budget!

Top 3 features to take into consideration when buying a stationary bike stand

Stationary bike stands come with a variety of features, but these three are the ones you really have to start with; if the trainer you choose meets your requirements for the three features, you’re on to a winner!

1. Resistance — Check the available levels of resistance in the trainer that you’re interested in; some trainers are fluid-based resistance trainers which are known to be quieter, others are magnetic-based or wind-based.

2. Noise — Look for stationary bike stands that produce minimal noise; if you live in an apartment block, for example, a wind trainer isn’t the option that will maintain good relations with your neighbors!

3. Safety Features & Design — Check out the safety features and overall design of the trainers on your shortlist, as we mentioned, each trainer comes with its own special design and features…

The BEST trainers to consider buying in 2024

There are a number of great trainers to consider buying in 2024 (we’ll be updating this list every year), and any of the stationary bike stands we’ve listed here will do an amazing job in keeping you fit and happy through the winter months!

From the super realistic ride the Kurt Kinetic Rock n Roll Trainer gives, to the revamped and rather superb CycleOps Fluid 2, to the very budget-friendly (and bestseller) Magnet Steel Trainer, there are some great options to consider. And since we’ve done all the research and testing, you don’t have to do any more hunting down – it’s all in the list!

The BEST stationary bike stands of 2024!

Coming soon: Our complete guide to the must-have accessories for your training sessions, plus a FAQ section, which should answer any of the questions you might have in regards to buying a bike trainer stand.

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5 reasons you need a pedal exerciser in your life

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OK, so if a stationary bike trainer isn’t quite the fit for you, how about sliding a desk bike or pedal exerciser under your desk – perfect for some easy, healthy exercise! Before we go through the FIVE best reasons for grabbing one of these “under the radar” exercisers, we’d recommend starting with a good, long hard look at yourself, especially if …

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Buying a pedal exerciser? Here’s how to get started…

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OK, so with the Coronavirus still wreaking havoc and many of you still working from home or occasionally at the office, it might be time to look at what a pedal exerciser (also often known as a desk bike or exercise peddler) can do for you and your body. This site is largely focused on stationary bike stands of course, but due to the world’s …

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How do I insert the rear skewer into my bike’s rear wheel?

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how to insert the rear skewer

It’s a question many of you have asked, and a question many of you will continue to ask! But that’s OK, that’s what we’re here for, to help you get started with your indoor trainer! Installing the rear skewer into your rear wheel sounds a lot trickier than it actually is. Most decent trainers come with their own skewer, mainly …

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5 reasons you need a pedal exerciser in your life

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OK, so if a stationary bike trainer isn’t quite the fit for you, how about sliding a desk bike or pedal exerciser under your desk – perfect for some easy, healthy exercise!

Before we go through the FIVE best reasons for grabbing one of these “under the radar” exercisers, we’d recommend starting with a good, long hard look at yourself, especially if you spend a good part of your day behind the desk. Seriously.

I know it’s not easy, but are you wasting yourself away for those 8-9 hours you typically put in? I know I was, and after reaching 40 decided it was time to change things around a bit. Especially after having to catch my breath after just a couple of minutes when playing football with my young son.

Of course, today there are many exercise options to choose from. But the pedal exerciser is a great little option that has slowly been taking off over the last few years, with more and more desk refugees realizing that it really can offer some decent health and other benefits, including the following:

  1. Desk bikes are typically very small, making them very easy to carry about (in and out of your office for example), and easy to store when not being used. Take this into consideration when comparing them with the kind of exercise bikes you’ll find in your local gym…
  2. You can pretty much get the same workout you’d get on an exercise bike, but because it is so small and portable, you’re much more likely to use it than head into town for another gym session.
  3. Pedal exercisers are small AND extremely easy to use. There’s really nothing to do, except put your feet in the pedals, and, er, pedal! There’s no complicated technology or tweaking of nuts and bolts, and if you go for one of the more advanced models (such as the DeskCycle or MagneTrainer) even the built-in monitor’s are a piece of cake to operate / analyze.
  4. We know we all love to do multiple things at once, so pedal exercisers will come as a great option for multi-taskers – just let your legs do the pedaling and you can concentrate on something else needing the use of your hands, or brain!
  5. Desk bikes are a great value option. Some of the more advanced models can cost over $150 (but are extremely well made and excellent value in my opinion), but you can also pick up a decent option for less than $50.

Of course, once you’ve decided these (and perhaps other) reasons are enough to convince you, the hard part starts…there are many different models out there, coming in a variety of different sizes and shapes. That’s why it might be an idea to take a look at our intro guide, which highlights the main points to getting started. Take a look, it should really help you out in choosing the right model for you and your pocket.

Buying a pedal exerciser? Here’s how to get started…

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OK, so with the Coronavirus still wreaking havoc and many of you still working from home or occasionally at the office, it might be time to look at what a pedal exerciser (also often known as a desk bike or exercise peddler) can do for you and your body.

This site is largely focused on stationary bike stands of course, but due to the world’s shifting to remote working and many of us stuck indoors, I thought it might be an idea to expand our knowledge into the ever-expanding world of home pedal exercisers.

Just before Corona hit, I reached 40, and seriously started looking at my health over the last few months, like we all have been doing. Now stuck behind a desk for large parts of the day, I could almost feel my fitness seeping away despite my fave indoor trainers sitting a few meters away…but then I discovered these awesome pedal exercisers that, yes, even slide under my desk at work! OK, I might not be looking and feeling like Arnold Schwarzenegger, but I feel so much better with myself!

In short, they’re compact, slide under almost any desk, don’t require you to work up too much of a sweat, and will keep you active while we wait for this pandemic to finally leave us all alone…

After purchasing what I consider to be the top of the range model recently, the DeskCycle 2 (a model I can highly recommend – don’t miss my review here), and getting asked by other keen exercise friends (and desk refugees) for my recommendations, I decided to add this new section to the website to help them and YOU out. I’ve done all of the research and testing, you just have to decide what suits your training regime and your budget. Another pedal exerciser model we were almost convinced to buy and which looks AWESOME, is this one from Sunny Health, priced at just over $100.

Below are FIVE of the best reasons to buy a pedal exerciser. And for all those of you curious if you can lose weight using a pedal exerciser, yes, you can, but it will take some pedaling and some healthy eating!

Five reasons why you need to buy a pedal exerciser…

The pedal exerciser is a great little option that has slowly been taking off over the last few years (and even more so this last few pandemic-filled months), with more and more desk refugees realizing that it really can offer some decent health and other benefits, including the following:

Why buy a pedal exerciser? Reason 1:  Desk bikes are typically very small, making them very easy to carry about (in and out of your office for example), and easy to store when not being used. Take this into consideration when comparing them with the kind of exercise bikes you’ll find in your local gym…

Why buy a pedal exerciser? Reason 2:  You can pretty much get the same workout you’d get on an exercise bike, but because it is so small and portable, you’re much more likely to use it than head into town for another gym session.

Why buy a pedal exerciser? Reason 3:  Pedal exercisers are small AND extremely easy to use. There’s really nothing to do, except put your feet in the pedals, and, er, pedal! There’s no complicated technology or tweaking of nuts and bolts, and if you go for one of the more advanced models (such as the DeskCycle 2) even the built-in monitors are a piece of cake to operate/analyze.

Why buy a pedal exerciser? Reason 4:  We know we all love to do multiple things at once, so pedal exercisers will come as a great option for multi-taskers – just let your legs do the pedaling and you can concentrate on something else needing the use of your hands, or brain!

Why buy a pedal exerciser? Reason 5:  Desk bikes are a great value option. Some of the more advanced models can cost over $150 (but are extremely well made and excellent value in my opinion), but you can also pick up a decent option for less than $50.

Of course, once you’ve decided these (and perhaps other) reasons are enough to convince you, the hard part starts…there are many different pedal exerciser models out there, coming in a variety of different sizes and shapes! We’ve reviewed a number of them on this site, but also check here for the latest and greatest models and reviews!

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