Chain Drive Spinning Bikes

We’re talking about the virtues of chain drive spinning bikes in this entry, which might seem a bit odd when our usual advice is to buy a belt drive spin bike. However, there are exceptions to every rule and the chain drive spin bikes that we’ve listed below are definitely worth considering if you’re in the market for an indoor cycle.

Firstly, we should explain why we normally recommend belt drive spin bikes – they’re quieter; easier to maintain and at the budget end of the market they’re just better quality bikes. However, as you move up to the more expensive commercial grade bikes there are a number of chain drive models that are definitely worth looking at.
The most recognisable range of chain drive indoor cycles is from Schwinn – the brand that started the spinning bike revolution way back when. Their bikes are still the best that money can buy and their current UK range, including the Schwinn AC Performance Plus, is just fantastic. This indoor cycle has magnetic resistance; an aluminium frame and an optional console that gives all of the information that you could possibly need to track your training, including Watts. It also looks amazing…..

At over £1500 for the bike and the console it’s not a cheap option though, and for those who have a smaller budget but want the authenticity of a chain drive spin bike then we have a solution. It’s called the Waters Fitness Tsunami Pro indoor cycle and it’s a gem. We’re not expecting you to have heard of the brand because it’s quite new in the UK but the bike itself is exceptional – great quality with a heavy flywheel to give that all important smooth ride. It’s a commercial grade spinning bike so is up to the job of heavy use and is, in our opinion, another great looking spin bike….