NewComfortGlide R500 Recumbent Exercise Bike
A supportive, low-impact recumbent bike. Back-supported seat, step-through frame and quiet magnetic resistance, kind to knees and backs.
£549.00inc. VATIn stock
Recumbent bikes
Recumbent exercise bikes for low-impact training
A recumbent exercise bike supports your back and takes pressure off your knees, so you can ride for longer in comfort. For many riders that comfort is the whole point. More than 4 in 10 people with a long-term musculoskeletal condition are inactive[1], and in England the figure is 45%, against 20% of people without one (Office for Health Improvement and Disparities). Often the barrier is not willingness, it is that the equipment hurts.
- Free UK delivery
- Interest-free instalments
- 2 year warranty
- 14 day returns
- Ships part-assembled, tools included
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NewWho is a recumbent bike best for?
Recumbent bikes suit anyone returning from injury, riders with joint or back pain, and older adults who want a stable, seated position. The step-through frame makes getting on and off simple, and the supported seat means no pressure on your wrists or shoulders. Joint problems rarely travel alone: four in five people with osteoarthritis have at least one other long-term condition[1] (Office for Health Improvement and Disparities), so a gentle, low-impact ride is often the sensible choice.
Why a comfortable bike gets used
A bike you can sit on without pain is a bike you keep riding. That has knock-on benefits: seven in 10 people with a long-term MSK condition are overweight or obese[1] (Office for Health Improvement and Disparities), and low-impact cycling is a realistic way to move more without loading the joints. It is clinical advice too: NICE names therapeutic exercise a core treatment for osteoarthritis[2], to be offered to everyone with the condition. Longer, gentler rides are exactly what a recumbent makes possible.
Compare the whole range
Every bike we stock, side by side. All prices include VAT.
| Model | Type | Resistance | Max user weight | Folds | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FoldFit X1 Folding Exercise Bike | Folding | Magnetic, 16 levels | 120 kg | Yes | £179.99 | View bike |
| CityRide U2 Upright Exercise Bike | Upright | Magnetic | 120 kg | Yes | £149.99 | View bike |
| Studio Pro S3 Indoor Spin Bike | Spin | Weighted flywheel | 150 kg | No | £279.00 | View bike |
| DeskFit Mini Pedal Exerciser | Mini pedal | Adjustable knob | To be confirmed | Yes | £59.99 | View bike |
| ComfortGlide R500 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Recumbent | Magnetic | 150 kg | No | £549.00 | View bike |
| AirStorm A1 Air Bike | Air | Air / fan, unlimited | 150 kg | No | £449.00 | View bike |
All prices include VAT. Max user weight is taken from the supplier specification. Where a figure still reads "To be confirmed", we will publish it as soon as the supplier confirms it.
Recumbent exercise bike questions
What is a recumbent exercise bike?
A recumbent exercise bike seats you in a reclined position with a supported back and the pedals out in front. It spreads your weight through the seat rather than your wrists and lower back.
Are recumbent bikes good for bad knees or a bad back?
They are a low-impact option, and the back-supported, step-through design takes pressure off the joints. If you have a health condition or an injury, check with your GP or physiotherapist first.
Is a recumbent bike a good workout?
Yes. You can ride gently for recovery or push the resistance for steady cardio. The seated position simply makes longer sessions more comfortable.