Updated: December 2025
This report evaluates commercial-grade stationary bike options for the One Residence Community Gym, following the same methodology used in the treadmill and elliptical equipment analyses. The gym will add two bikes:
After reviewing options from Technogym (refurbished), Atletica (new), and Life Fitness (refurbished) within the target price range (€1,800–€2,500), the recommended configuration is:
This pairing maximises accessibility, reliability, serviceability, and brand cohesion across the gym’s cardio equipment fleet.
The One Residence Community Gym is undergoing a structured equipment refresh and will add two stationary bicycles. The chosen machines must serve a community whose average age exceeds 45 years and whose fitness levels vary widely. Priority is given to:
Three approved vendors were included:
The evaluation adheres to the same structured, weighted method used in prior cardio equipment reports.
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Longevity & Reliability | 30% |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 25% |
| Maintenance & Serviceability | 20% |
| User Experience & Accessibility | 15% |
| Suitability for Community Use | 10% |
| Model | Longevity (30%) | TCO (25%) | Serviceability (20%) | UX & Accessibility (15%) | Community Fit (10%) | Weighted Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technogym Excite 1000 Upright | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9.0 |
| Technogym Excite 1000 Recumbent | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9.4 |
| Atletica ReVolve Upright | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7.4 |
| Atletica ReCline Recumbent | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7.9 |
| Life Fitness 95C Upright | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7.4 |
| Life Fitness 95Ri Recumbent | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7.4 |
Technogym Excite 1000 bikes have been deployed globally in commercial gyms for decades. Even refurbished units maintain 8–10+ years of expected lifespan in a low-volume community setting.
Atletica’s bikes are new and reliable but lack Technogym’s long-term track record.
Life Fitness equipment is durable, but mixing brands complicates service and user experience.
Technogym achieves the strongest longevity score.
Key financial considerations:
Technogym offers the optimal balance of cost efficiency and commercial-grade robustness.
This category strongly favors Technogym:
Selecting both bikes from Technogym significantly simplifies logistics.
Technogym’s Recumbent provides:
Technogym’s Upright excels due to:
Atletica’s uprights and recumbents are solid alternatives but have:
Result: Technogym provides the most inclusive and comfortable user experience.
A Technogym upright + recumbent pairing offers:
| Vendor | Model | Type | New/Refurb | Price Range | Key Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technogym | Excite 1000 LED Upright | Upright | Refurb | €1,900–€2,000 | Most comfortable & intuitive upright |
| Technogym | Excite 1000 LED Recumbent | Recumbent | Refurb | €1,900–€2,000 | Most accessible & durable recumbent |
| Atletica | ReVolve Ergometer | Upright | New | €1,999 | New warranty; solid alternative |
| Atletica | ReCline Recumbent | Recumbent | New | €2,299 | Comfortable; reliable |
| Life Fitness | 95C Discover SE | Upright | Refurb | ~€2,100 | Premium console; athletic focus |
| Life Fitness | 95Ri Integrity | Recumbent | Refurb | €1,300–€1,600 | Best-value recumbent |
The optimal configuration for the One Residence Community Gym is:
These machines deliver the highest accessibility, user satisfaction, reliability, and overall value.