Recumbent refers to the 'seated position'. Recumbent bicycles (in both exercise and real versions) provide a chair-shaped seat and the pedals are in front. With prices between $200 and $3000, there is a variety of recumbent bikes available today in the market.

The design of recumbent bikes is an ergonomic way of arranging a bicycle. Recumbents have better pedaling efficiency, more comfort for extended riding and excellent aerodynamics. Recumbents are comfortable in the sense that their seats are bigger. The handle bars are above the seat at shoulder level or below the seat at a location the arms hang down on their own. This makes riding more comfortable and free from main body and wrist pains.

It takes time to experience the feel and handling of a recumbent. Recumbents need to use different muscle groups. Usually discomfort and some pain is expected for a number of weeks in the beginning.

These exercise bikes are enough easy for the sedentary beginners, and they offer workouts to keep them away from dull. Most physicians recommend recumbent bikes as these are better for people of all fitness levels.

You can adjust the settings to have a little or no resistance while pedaling. Obese people will also find the seat larger and comfortable than the others. Athletes will find this as a challenge. The resistance can be made difficult. Most recumbent bikes offer variety of programs for sprinting and tackling hills. You can add weights and have repetitions for upper body workouts.

Recumbent bikes are able to provide you high or low intensity workout according to your requirement. The bike can give strength to the muscles in your arms, legs and your core. The overall efficiency of your heart will also improve. They give you an aerobic platform so that the people with lower back pain or joint pain can also use it as the bike is gentle with your body.

You can browse through number of websites for the complete list of various designs and models, availability and pricing of the bikes.