Indoorcycle

Why should you buy an indoor bike?

An indoor bike - also known as an indoor cycle, speed bike or indoor bicycle - comes straight from the world of cycling and simulates riding on the road like no other exercise bike can. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast, recreational athlete or beginner: an indoor bike will give you that real racing bike feeling in no time at all!

But why should you opt for an indoor bike when you can pedal just as hard outdoors? It's simple: there are many reasons in favour of an indoor bike. We'll tell you what they are below:

• Cycling regardless of the weather: With a speed bike, you can pedal to your heart's content at any time - completely independent of the current weather conditions. So whether it's pouring with rain, snowing or extremely hot: your training can take place whatever the weather.

• Time-independent training: If you are the proud owner of an indoor bike, you can train at any time of day or night. After all, you don't have to go outside and can easily integrate your next training session into your daily routine.

• Customised training sessions: Whether it's special cardio workouts, interval or endurance training - with an indoor bike, you can customise your training sessions to suit your personal fitness goals.

And the best thing is: you don't have to be an extreme athlete to train on an indoor bike! Even if you have only recently started cycling, the bike is the ideal training device for your own home.

Which indoor bike is right for me?

If you want to buy an indoor bike, you're probably asking yourself this question. The short answer is: an indoor bike with minimal equipment is basically enough for efficient training. However, if you attach great importance to the design and certain equipment features, you should take a closer look.

At Fitstore24 you will find a large selection of high-quality indoor bikes from well-known manufacturers such as Boxflex, Hammer and Tunturi - and with the best price-performance ratio. That's why we're convinced that you'll find what you're looking for here! We'll now tell you what you should look out for when buying!

Chain vs. belt drive

With an indoor cycling bike, you have the choice between a chain drive and a belt drive. Although the ride feel is more authentic with a chain drive, the noise when pedalling is comparatively louder. What's more, you have to check the chain tension regularly.

The belt drive, on the other hand, requires no maintenance at all and is as quiet as a mouse. Depending on what time of day you usually want to use your indoor cycle, a belt drive may therefore make more sense - this way you won't generate any noise and will be considerate of your neighbours.

Pedals

The pedals are also an important purchase criterion if you are interested in an indoor bike. The following applies here: Your feet should have the necessary grip for ideal power transmission. At Fitstore24 you will find models with anti-slip pedals or pedals with hooks or baskets to prevent slipping.

Felt brakes vs. magnetic brakes

When buying a cycling bike, the choice of a suitable braking system also plays an important role. You have the choice between these two brake systems:

• The felt brake is the most common braking system. The braking effect is achieved by pressing a felt-covered metal plate against the flywheel. Due to their simplicity and cost-effectiveness, beginners and budget-conscious users often favour models with felt brakes.

• The magnetic brake has no direct contact with the flywheel, which is why it is noiseless. As the name suggests, a magnet brakes the flywheel. Advanced and/or noise-sensitive cyclists like to choose indoor bikes with magnetic brakes.

Ultimately, the choice of braking system depends on your personal training goals, your budget and the importance of volume during your workout.

Buy an indoor bike at Fitstore24

Find the perfect indoor bike that meets your personal requirements at Fitstore24. Choose from our wide range of models with an unbeatable price-performance ratio and start your next training session highly motivated! We're sure you'll find your dream model in our online shop!