If you do not often sit when you ride an upright or cycling bike seat will work fine.
Exercise bike seated position.
Check out their instructions below and ride pain free at your next cycle sesh.
Although avid cyclists will spend time and money having their road bike fit precisely to their bodies exercise bike owners might overlook proper fit.
When you sit comfortably in the saddle you should be able to easily reach the tops and brake hoods on a road bike or the grips on a mountain bike.
Improper seat position can hurt your knees.
The resistance on an upright or recumbent bike is usually controlled digitally.
This is a good starting point for most people.
Your elbows should be slightly.
1 check seat height.
Place your thumb on top of your hipbone and make sure your palm lies flat on top of the bike seat.
If you have a very slight bend in your knee with the heel on the pedal your seat is at the right height for your legs.
However if you want more comfort the seated position of a recumbent bike is the best option.
Individuals who are more comfortable in a forward leaning position such as those with lumbar spinal stenosis can adjust the bike accordingly.