What’s The Weight Limit Of a Stationary Exercise Bike? +Best Options

Are you afraid a stationary bike might not be able to handle your weight? It’s something to keep in mind when buying an exercise bike since they have very different load limits. What can you expect and what are your best options if you need something with a higher than average limit?

The average user weight limit of all types of exercise bike is 315 lbs. /142.8 kg. Stationary exercise bike weight limits range from 220 lbs. to 400 lbs. (99.8 to 181.4 kg). The most common weight limit for exercise bikes is 300 lbs./136 kg.

Find exact numbers of a lot of the popular models of stationary bikes below.

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User Weight Limits Of Stationary Exercise Bikes

Different types and models of exercise bikes have different user weight limits. However, we can still get a good idea of the average numbers by looking at a large number of popular models.

Here’s a list of a lot of the popular models of exercise bikes that are currently on the market. The weight limit listed here is the weight up to which that model has been tested by the manufacturer.

Brand	model	Type	Weight limit (lbs.)	Weight limit (kg)
Schwinn	IC3	Spin bike	300	136
	IC4	Spin bike	330	149.7
	Airdyne AD2	Upright Air bike	250	113.4
	Airdyne AD6	Upright Air bike	300	136.
	Airdyne AD7	Upright Air bike	350	158.7
Life Fitness	IC4	Spin bike	330	149.7
	IC5	Spin bike	330	149.7
	IC6	Spin bike	330	149.7
	IC7	Spin bike	330	149.7
	C1	Upright	300	136
	C3	Upright	400	181.4
	RS1	Recumbent	300	136.
	Platinum Club SE3	Upright	400	181.4
	Club +	Recumbent	400	181.4
	Club +	Upright	400	181.4
	RS3	Recumbent	400	181.4
Precor	RBK800	Recumbent	350	158.7
	RBK600	Recumbent	350	158.7
	UBK800	Upright	350	158.7
	UBK600	Upright	350	158.7
LifeSpan	C5I	Upright	400	181.4
	R5I	Recumbent	400	181.4
Nautilus	U616	Upright	300	136
	U618	Upright	325	147.4
	R614	Recumbent	300	136
	R616	Recumbent	300	136
	R618	Recumbent	325	147.4
Peloton	Bike Basics	Spin bike	297	134.7
	Bike+ Basics	Spin bike	297	134.7
Nordictrack	S15I Studio	Spin bike	350	158.7
	S22i Studio	Spin bike	350	158.7
	VR25	Recumbent	350	158.7
	R35	Recumbent	350	158.7
	VU19	Upright	325	147.4
	VU29	Upright	325	147.4
Proform	Studio Pro 22	Spin bike	250	113.4
	Studio Pro	Spin bike	250	113.4
	Carbon CX	Spin bike	250	113.4
	440EX	Upright	350	158.7
	8.0EX	Recumbent	300	136
Echelon	EX-3	Upright	300	136
	EX-5	Upright	300	136
	EX-5s	Upright	300	136
	EX-7s	Upright	325	147.4
	EX Pro	Upright	350	158.7
Sole Fitness	Johnny G	Spin bike	350	158.7
	SB700	Spin bike	300	136
	R92	Recumbent	300	136
	B94	Upright	300	136
	LCR	Recumbent	350	158.7
Horizon	GR3	Spin	286	129.7
	IC7.9	Spin	300	136
	Comfort R	Recumbent	300	136
	Comfort U	Upright	350	158.7
BowFlex	VeloCore	Upright/Spin	325	147.4
	C6	Spin	330	149.7
Sunny Health	SF-B1879	Spin	275	124.7
	SF-B1851	Spin	300	136
	SF-B1986	Spin	330	1497
	Evo-Fit Recumbent	Recumbent	300	136
	Evo-Fit Upright	Upright	300	136
	SF-RB4905	Recumbent	240	108.8
	SF-B1918	Spin	220	99.8
	SF-B1714	Spin	330	149.7
	7130	Spin	285	129.3
Marcy	NS-1206R	Recumbent	300	136
	ME-706	Recumbent
	Revolution Cycle	Spin bike
	AIR-1	Air Bike
	NS-40502R	Recumbent	300	136
	NS-1000	Air bike	250	113.4
	JX-7038	Spin bike	300	136
	NS-908R	Recumbent
XTerra	SB500	Recumbent	300	136
	SB2.5r	Recumbent	300	136
	SB250	Recumbent	300	136
	SB150	Recumbent	265	120.2
	SB120	Recumbent	250	113.4
	MB550	Spin bike	250	113.4
	MBX2500	Spin bike	300	136
	AIR650	Air bike	350	158.7
	AIR350	Air bike	250	113.4
Yosuda	Spin bike	Spin bike	270	122.5
Assault bike	Classic	Air bike	300	136
	Pro	Air bike	300	136
	Elite	Air bike	350	158.7
Concept2	BikeErg	Air bike	300	136
Rogue	Echo	Air bike	350	158.7
Average			315	142.9

The average user weight limit of all types of exercise bike is 315 lbs. /142.8 kg. Stationary exercise bike weight limits range from 220 lbs. to 400 lbs. (99.8 to 181.4 kg). The most common weight limit for exercise bikes is 300 lbs./136 kg.

Obviously the different models of exercise bikes have different load limits. Some bikes are just built stronger than others. This mainly has to do with the strength of the frame but other parts like the adjustment pegs of the seat for example have to be up to the task as well.

In general, more expensive models tend to have higher load limits. This is because building something stronger simply costs more money. On the other side manufacturers use the user weight limit as a selling point for the higher end models as well. So manufacturers have an incentive to have a higher load limit for the more expensive models.

The biggest differences in load limits can actually be seen between the different types. Not all exercise bikes look the same even though the movement you perform is pretty similar.

Let’s take a look at the different types of stationary bike and their average load limits.

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Spin Bike User Weight Limits

Spin bikes are the simplest type of exercise bike that most people know. They’re a frame with a flywheel, pedals and a seat. There are no plastic shrouds so everything is exposed.

The seating position is very aggressive because you’re bent over very far to the point where your back is almost horizontal. That makes this type suitable for really intense workouts.

Brand	model	Type	Weight limit (lbs.)	Weight limit (kg)
Schwinn	IC3	Spin bike	300	136
	IC4	Spin bike	330	149.7
Life Fitness	IC4	Spin bike	330	149.7
	IC5	Spin bike	330	149.7
	IC6	Spin bike	330	149.7
	IC7	Spin bike	330	149.7
Peloton	Bike Basics	Spin bike	297	134.7
	Bike+ Basics	Spin bike	297	134.7
Nordictrack	S15I Studio	Spin bike	350	158.7
	S22i Studio	Spin bike	350	158.7
Proform	Studio Pro 22	Spin bike	250	113.4
	Studio Pro	Spin bike	250	113.4
	Carbon CX	Spin bike	250	113.4
Sole Fitness	Johnny G	Spin bike	350	158.7
	SB700	Spin bike	300	136
Horizon	GR3	Spin	286	129.7
	IC7.9	Spin	300	136
Bowflex	C6	Spin	330	149.7
Sunny Health	SF-B1879	Spin	275	124.7
	SF-B1851	Spin	300	136
	SF-B1986	Spin	330	149.7
	SF-B1918	Spin	220	99.8
	SF-B1714	Spin	330	149.7
	7130	Spin	285	129.3
Marcy	Revolution Cycle	Spin bike	?	?
	JX-7038	Spin bike	300	136
XTerra	MB550	Spin bike	250	113.4
	MBX2500	Spin bike	300	136
Yosuda	Spin bike	Spin bike	270	122.5
Average			300.7	136.4

The average user weight limit of spin bikes is 300 lbs./136 kg. Weight limits range from 220 to 350 lbs. (100 to 159 kg) The most common weight limit is 330 lbs./150 kg.

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Upright Bike User Weight Limits

Upright stationary bikes are usually a bit fancier than spin bikes. They have more electronics, plastic shrouds and a more upright seating position. They are a bit more comfortable than spin bikes although not that much more. The seating position is a lot more acceptable for less flexible people or those with lower back problems.

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They are still good for high intensity workouts but not as good for standing up on the pedals as spin bikes.

Brand	model	Type	Weight limit (lbs.)	Weight limit (kg)
Life Fitness	C1	Upright	300	136
	C3	Upright	400	181.4
	Platinum Club SE3	Upright	400	181.4
	Club +	Upright	400	181.4
Precor	UBK800	Upright	350	158.7
	UBK600	Upright	350	158.7
LifeSpan	C5I	Upright	400	181.4
Nautilus	U616	Upright	300	136
	U618	Upright	325	147.4
NordicTrack	VU19	Upright	325	147.4
	VU29	Upright	325	147.4
Proform	440EX	Upright	350	158.7
Echelon	EX-3	Upright	300	136
	EX-5	Upright	300	136
	EX-5s	Upright	300	136
	EX-7s	Upright	325	147.4
	EX Pro	Upright	350	158.7
Sole Fitness	B94	Upright	300	136
Horizon	Comfort U	Upright	350	158.7
BowFlex	VeloCore	Upright/Spin	325	147.4
Sunny Health	Evo-Fit Upright	Upright	300	136
Average			336.9	152.8

The average user weight limit of an upright bike is 336 lbs. / 152.8 kg. The weight limits range from 300 to 400 lbs. (136 to 181 kg.) The most common weight limit is 300lbs./136 kg.

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Recumbent Bike Weight Limits

Recumbent bikes are generally much bigger, bulkier and more comfortable than any other type of stationary bike. Recumbent bikes have large comfortable seats with backrests. Instead of under you, the pedals are more out in front. This gives a pretty relaxed seating position. It’s probably the closest to sitting on a couch a workout is ever going to feel.

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Because of these characteristics, recumbent bikes are perfect for low and medium intensity workouts. So if you don’t like the really high intensity stuff but do like to have a medium intensity, steady state cardio workout that takes longer, a recumbent bike is perfect.

Because you have the comfy seat and backrest, you’ll still have your hands free to read a book, use your phone or any other activity you prefer.

Brand	model	Type	Weight limit (lbs.)	Weight limit (kg)
Life Fitness	RS1	Recumbent	300	136.
	Club +	Recumbent	400	181.4
	RS3	Recumbent	400	181.4
Precor	RBK800	Recumbent	350	158.7
	RBK600	Recumbent	350	158.7
LifeSpan	R5I	Recumbent	400	181.4
Nautilus	R614	Recumbent	300	136
	R616	Recumbent	300	136
	R618	Recumbent	325	147.4
NordicTrack	VR25	Recumbent	350	158.7
	R35	Recumbent	350	158.7
Proform	8.0EX	Recumbent	300	136
Sole Fitness	R92	Recumbent	300	136
	LCR	Recumbent	350	158.7
Horizon	Comfort R	Recumbent	300	136
Sunny Health	Evo-Fit Recumbent	Recumbent	300	136
	SF-RB4905	Recumbent	240	108.8
Marcy	NS-1206R	Recumbent	300	136
	ME-706	Recumbent
	NS-40502R	Recumbent	300	136
	NS-908R	Recumbent
XTerra	SB500	Recumbent	300	136
	SB2.5r	Recumbent	300	136
	SB250	Recumbent	300	136
	SB150	Recumbent	265	120.2
	SB120	Recumbent	250	113.4
Average			317.9	144.2

The average user weight limit of a stationary recumbent bike is 318 lbs./ 144 kg. Weight limits range from 240 to 400 lbs. 300 lbs./136 kg is the most common load limit for stationary recumbent bikes.

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Air bike weight limits

Air bikes (also known as fan or assault bikes) are a bit of an odd type within exercise bikes. Instead of creating resistance by putting a brake on a flywheel, the resistance is created by spinning a fan blade. The faster the fan blade spins, the higher the resistance becomes.

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This creates a super tough workout that is unmatched by magnetic resistance or a brake pad. Most air bikes have lever arms like an elliptical trainer in addition to the foot pedals. That means you get a full body workout. Since there still is a seat and pedals, I still classify it as a stationary exercise bike.

Brand	model	Type	Weight limit (lbs.)	Weight limit (kg)
Schwinn	Airdyne AD2	Upright Air bike	250	113.4
	Airdyne AD6	Upright Air bike	300	136
	Airdyne AD7	Upright Air bike	350	158.7
Marcy	AIR-1	Air Bike	?	?
	NS-1000	Air bike	250	113.4
XTerra	AIR650	Air bike	350	158.7
	AIR350	Air bike	250	113.4
Assault bike	Classic	Air bike	300	136
	Pro	Air bike	300	136
	Elite	Air bike	350	158.7
Concept2	BikeErg	Air bike	300	136
Rogue	Echo	Air bike	350	158.7
Average			304.5	138.1

The average user weight limit of a fan/air bike is 305 lbs./138 kg. Weight limits range from 250 to 350 lbs. The most common user weight limit for fan bikes is 300 lbs./136kg.

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How to find out the load limit of your exercise bike

Already have an exercise bike and aren’t sure how much weight it can handle? There are two things you can do;

• If you’ve been using it without problems for a long time, you’re likely to be fine. Can I fully recommend you use a bike that isn’t rated for your weight? No, but if it feels sturdy and has been working fine, you can make your own decision.
• Try to find the user manual. It should tell you all the information about your bike. If you don’t have the paper one anymore, it’s likely you can still find it online if it’s from a bigger brand. From a small unknown brand, this might be difficult.

Of course you don’t want to find the limit of your bike by breaking it. So if you have the option to find out by quickly looking up a simple number, it’ll save you from a potentially dangerous situation.

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Best exercise bike options for bigger people (350 lbs.+)

Did you already look up the specs for your exercise bike and found out it’s not a good idea for you to use it? Here are the best stationary exercise bikes for you. Up to about 300 lbs. you shouldn’t have many issues. Yes, there are bikes with a lower load limit than that in almost every type but there are a lot of options.

For people between 325 and 350 lbs. that want a stationary exercise bike, you’re going to find the most options in the ‘upright’ and ‘recumbent’ category although there is at least one bike of every type that can handle 350 lbs.

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For people over 350 lbs. (meaning you’re looking at a bike that can handle 400 lbs.), there are far fewer options. You’ll only find those bikes in the upright and recumbent categories. Even more, there are only a few brands that offer bikes with this load limit; Life Fitness and Lifespan Fitness. (They are two separate companies though the names sound similar).

Life Fitness makes great bikes with a choice of big or bigger consoles. The customer service is great and these are the same machines you’ll find at a commercial gym or health center. This comes with a very hefty price tag though.

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The most affordable Life Fitness stationary bikes with a 400 lbs. weight limit are the C3 and RS3. Both are very good home stationary bikes.

Lifespan fitness creates much more affordable bikes. That doesn’t come at the expense of quality or features though. Both the C5I (upright) and R5I (recumbent) bikes have a user weight limit of 400 lbs. They are reasonably priced for what they have to offer.

Spin bikes are great for High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). This is a great way to burn more calories in a short period of time. A good interval timer is going to make HIIT workouts much more enjoyable. Check out the GymNext Flex timer. It’s super easy to set up and control contrary to most other interval timers making the set up for any workout a breeze.

Option #1 Life Fitness C3

Option #2 Life Fitness RS3