Best Dual Action Exercise Bike -- 5 Tips For Getting The Right Bike

One popular type of exercise bike is the dual action bike. The most oft though of bike of the type is likely the Schwinn Airdyne bike. See, you can work out your lower body and your upper body at the same time. That's a plus since you can work the shoulder,arms, back and leg muscles all at the same time. But there's more than just the balanced workout too. It's a real way to fight boredom. Let's face it, simply pedaling along at a constant pace for long periods of time is about as boring as can be.
Here's what to look for to get the right machine that will be enjoyable to ride and interesting to use as well as holding up to hard duty.
1. Durable and not shaky...
Heavy duty and rugged bests shaky and cheap. It's true that exercise bikes take a real beating. Loads on the machines put lots of stress and strain on the frames and joints and really all the component parts. The bike may give in and up before the rider does. There is a brand and model that made this type of bike popular. There are also look-alikes that want a piece of that market. The copies often come apart with hard and regular use. Make sure your bike is heavy and rugged or it may lead a short life and an early end...
2. Fan noise and lack of quiet.

3. Seats count in uprights as they do in recumbent bikes.
Lots of sitting are part of exercise bike use. The more riding, the better results. A comfortable seat makes it easier to put in more time in the saddle. Some seats should be called pain generators. The seat should be a strong consideration. You won't be sorry.
4. Looks and function.
A bike may look like it would work, but look deeper. Check out the construction details. Cheap bikes are often cheap for a reason or a few reason. Quality sometimes will cost you at least initially. Cheap machines often self destruct. Don't pay too little for an exercise bike. It will be a waste of money. The machine will likely start almost immediately to loosen and come apart, in some cases literally coming apart at the seams and joints.
5. Can you find feedback?
Are there lots of owner reviews? That's a real plus. Especially if you find a bike that's been around for years. Lots of reviews gives some confidence that money is well spent and not just a waste. Online owner reviews make it clear what the bikes do well and what they do poorly or not at all. Let there be problems and sparks will fly!
A dual action exercise bike is a great way to stay fit without leaving home. Look out though. It's hard to make a machine that can stand up to the pounding. Then too, some bikes look like strong options but the looks are not very deep.