While Black Friday isn’t set to officially begin until after Thanksgiving, many of the best deals are already live. Whether you need new shoes, gear, CA Notice at Collection treadmill, you can buy editor-recommended options at massive discounts. These early deals extend to exercise bikes as well. Whether you’re building up your home gym from scratch or making a big holiday purchase for a fitness-enthused partner, we scoured through tons of Black Friday deals and put together a list of top-rated (and heavily discounted) exercise bikes to choose from.
The Best Black Friday Exercise Bike Deals
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The Schwinn IC4 bike sits at the top of our sale selections with a combination of quality and savings that’s hard to match. This exercise bike has over 100 micro-adjustments you can make on its magnetic resistance, and the 33 percent off discount translates to about $400 in savings.
Schwinn is also lowering the price on its recumbent bike. Nab the more ergonomically sound and comfortable alternative to upright options for $300 off the original listed price.
If savings are the main concern, it’s worth checking out the exercise bikes from Sunny Health & Fitness and Yosuda. Yosuda’s option is an incredible 43 percent off the original price, costing just $250 (already less than the entire discount you’ll get from other brands). Sunny Health’s bike is also quite affordable with the over-$100 discount bringing the final price down to around $350.
If you’re in the market for a more premium option, there are few choices that offer a product with the same prestige and reputation of Peloton. You can grab the Races & Places right now for $350 off.
When Is Black Friday 2023?
Like always, Black Friday takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year, that Friday falls on November 24. While that is the official start of the shopping event, tons of retailers and brands have already marked down their products. Especially for online shopping, a large percentage of Black Friday sales, on exercises bikes in particular, are already live.
What Should I Keep in Mind When Shopping for an Exercise Bike on Black Friday?
While sale prices will obviously be the first flash that will catch your scan, what remains important is the quality of the bike.
“Ideally, you want an exercise bike that’s as adjustable as possible so you can dial in your position and pace,” says Runner’s World Assistant Reviews Editor
Adam Schram. “Adjustable handlebars and seats are critical for targeting your strongest muscle groups without causing unnecessary strain, and having finely adjustable resistance keeps you pushing at a more consistent effort.”
Many of the options on our list come with more than 100 different resistance levels, while all the bikes comes with adjustable seats and handlebars.
When it comes to shopping the sale, Schram advises against scoffing at smaller discounts. “Don’t be disheartened when a discount on a quality exercise bike is only, say, 10 percent,” he says. “It might not seem like an outrageous deal when presented that way, but 10 percent off a $1,000 exercise bike leaves you with a cool $100 in your pocket. A high-quality stationary bike is a major investment whether it’s discounted or not—take those bits and pieces of savings where you can get them, but focus on performance first.”
Tom Price is an Associate Editor of Reviews for Popular Mechanics, and also contributes to Runner's World, and Bicycling. He has previously covered product reviews, startup news, and even professional wrestling. In his free time, he enjoys watching pretentious TV, low-brow movies, and exercising for beauty, not health. If you are interested in exploring more of his work, check out his website.
