Athletic Bike 1700BV

If you are putting together a space that has to work every day rather than look good once, the Athletic Bike 1700BV is worth a close look. It comes from Athletic and forms part of our exercise bikes lineup.

What you are getting is a exercise bike designed to be used properly and often. The images and title carry the detail we publish for this unit.

Who it suits

This one suits low-impact cardio in a small footprint, and home riders training year round. If that describes your setup, it will earn its place.

Getting it in place

Plan for power only if the console needs it — many spin bikes are entirely self-powered.

Before you decide

Flywheel weight and resistance type set the ride feel. Heavier flywheels give a smoother, more road-like feel; magnetic resistance runs quieter than friction.

We stock 61 exercise bikes between R3 354 and R110 618; this one is in the middle at R14 365.

Check pedal and crank tightness periodically, and confirm the pedal type suits your shoes.

On how much cardio is actually worth aiming for each week, the World Health Organization physical activity guidelines are a sensible, independent starting point.

Key points

• Brand: Athletic
• Category: Spinning Bikes & Cycles
• SKU: 2962
• Condition: new unless the listing states otherwise

You will find related equipment under Sale, Cardio, Spinning Bikes & Cycles and Rowing Machines — worth a look before deciding.

The practical gap between light and heavy-duty exercise bikes is not the badge, it is the rating: frame gauge, bearing quality and how easily wear parts can be replaced. Buying slightly above your current needs is almost always cheaper than replacing early.

Not certain the Athletic Bike 1700BV is right for your space? Send us your room dimensions or a photo and we will tell you honestly whether it fits — including if something else in the range would serve you better.