What is the best type of bike to get for (more details inside...)?

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Emanuel

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...for outdoor cardio? I'm a big fan of spin classes (cycling classes) but I want to purchase a bike that would come close to duplicating the workouts of a spin class outside on a trail or track. I have no idea of what would be the ideal wheel size but I'm sure that I would need a bike that does not allow the rider to coast but also add additional resistance if needed. Can anyone help? I'm trying to look for something under $500...
If it helps I'm around 5'9" ....220 lbs...
 
The only type of bike that doesn't allow coasting is a fixed gear. You can pick up a new fixed gear for no more than $500. Simple to maintain with fewer parts to maintain or break. Good for your heart, not good for big hills.
 
The closest bike to a spin class bike is a triathlon/time trial bicycle, but that is overkill for your situation. If you get a bicycle with gears, you can change the gear to keep you from coasting. A road bicycle will be close to the same cycling position as a spin bicycle. You could probably find a good used one for under $500 on craigslist.

A hybrid bicycle would be cheaper but put you in a more upright position. Anything with gears will allow you to vary the resistance easily.
 
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