Exercise Bike Recommendation, Schwinn 113?

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This is my first post on this forum. :)

I'm in the market for a $400 -$500 exercise bike. My goal is to loose weight and increase my cardio.

I live in an apartment so I need something compact, quiet, and reliable. I've narrowed my choices down to an upright excercise bike with magnetic resistance.

I think I am going to go with either the Schwinn 112, 113, or the Nordic Track U300.

I went to a local store and tried the Schwinn 113 and Nordic Track U300. I found the seat on the Nordic Track U300 to be a little more comfortable than the Schwinn. The person at the store also told me that the Schwinn 113 is due to be replaced.

I did a search already, but can any owners of either models offer an opinion?

Thanks!
 
Try the Schwinn AirDyne. Imo it gives the best bike workout there is.
 
They have two models. One uses a belt and is almost silent. The other is a chain drive and makes a little more noise, but it is not bad. There is no maintenance on these bikes. I have had one for over fifteen years and it works as good today as the day I bought it. You can find them on ebay both new and used. Normally the used ones are only a couple of hundred less than the new ones, so you might as well get new.
 
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FYI on Schwinn Models

I contacted Schwinn and I found out that the Schwinn 112 & 113 is being discontinued in favor of their newer models the Schwinn 122 & 123.

It seems that the main differnece between the two models is a different resistance mechanism.

The 112 & 113 are listed as using "magnetic resistance" and the 122 & 123 are listed as using "Eddy Current Brake" which is a type of magnetic resistance.
 
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i got a fair bike

I got a cheapo in a way magnitic brake at a auction for 5 dollars name on it is Pursuit 310CS i have used it for over 3 months and its a great bike.I ride it 45 min at 10 miles.Gives aread out of miles speed and calorie burn.So if looking for equipment yard sale,auctions,estate sale a one way to save dollars.
 
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