Exercise Bikes

ledzepploid

Apologies if this is in the wrong section of the forum, but I could not see a suitable section. I need an exercise bike because I'm too soft to go out on my MTB in the cold and wet. I can't afford much, hence a budget of around £100.

Opinions on these please:

Body Sculpture BC1700

York C101

Both are £100. The York one came out in 2007 whilst the Body Sculpture one came out last October and has a hand pulse monitor, which could be rubbish anyway considering the price.

I'm not exclusively looking at just these two, interested in any around my £100 budget really.

Thanks

cooldad

All I know about exercise bikes is that the only worthwhile ones are professional gym quality ones.
Rather spend the money on a merino base layer, decent jacket, some sealskinz sock etc and and ride. Cold, wet, mud - it's all part of the fun.

delcol

turbo trainer and a new rear tyre, should be within your budget, and you still get to ride your mountainbike but in the comfort of your own home or garage or shed....

although winter riding is good and will sharpen up those skills ready for when the trails dry out

ledzepploid

Unfortunately the only place I can work out is in my attic bed room. I don't fancy dragging my bike up and down three flights of stairs, so a turbo trainer is not suitable. I have decided to spend £44 more and get a York C202. By the sounds of the reviews by joe public, it doesn't sound that far off a gym bike.

Thanks for the suggestions anyway