Professional indoor cycling bikes

Professional indoor cycling bikes are built for group classes, spinning sessions and high intensity interval training in gyms, cycling studios and group exercise rooms. They combine adjustable resistance, a heavy flywheel, a rigid frame and components designed for back to back classes. In a studio, the bike is used far more intensively than any machine on the general cardio floor, which is why the specification differs.

What to specify for a studio

Resistance type, either magnetic or friction, determines maintenance: magnetic systems avoid pad wear, friction systems are simpler and cheaper to service. Flywheel mass and position affect the feel of the pedal stroke. Adjustment range on handlebar and saddle, in both height and reach, determines whether one bike fits a whole class. Where classes are coached on power, a console displaying watts is required rather than optional, since the session structure depends on it.

Installation and maintenance

A cycling studio is a demanding environment: heat, humidity and sweat attack frames and fixings, so cleaning after each class is part of the operating routine rather than an option. Allow enough space between bikes for an instructor to pass and for participants to mount and dismount safely. Flooring has to be non slip and easy to wash. Indoor equipment falls under EN 957, published as EN ISO 20957, and warranty runs from 2 to 5 years depending on the range.

Frequently asked questions

How many bikes fit in a studio?

The limit is the spacing needed for the instructor to move between rows and for participants to get on and off without contact, not the bike footprint. Ventilation capacity is the second constraint, because a full class generates significant heat. We size the room on the layout plan.

Magnetic or friction resistance?

Magnetic resistance avoids pad wear and gives a consistent feel over time, which suits studios running several classes a day. Friction systems cost less and are simple to service but need pad replacement as a routine item. For a studio at high occupancy, magnetic is normally the lower total cost.

Send us your studio dimensions and class size, and we will return a bike specification with prices. Request a quotation for a reply within 24 working hours.