The best mini exercise bikes to stay fit, no matter your fitness level

This AGM machine has a lot to offer, despite its low price tag. Perfect for physical therapy, and even those with limited mobility, this mini exercise bike pedal exerciser's settings are user-friendly and adjustable, and its digital LCD display shows calories burned, distance cycled, duration, and laps. It also comes with a non-slip mat so you don't have to worry about the machine sliding about while you're using it.

Easy to assemble and sturdy are comments that come up frequently in customer reviews for this mini exerciser, although some reviewers found it to be quite noisy when in use.

Reviewed by senior writer and fitness expert Becky Fuller, plus her mum:
I used this mini exercise bike to film the video above, and for a workout at home. I then passed it onto my mum, who is 78 and struggling with osteoarthritis.

I found it easy to put together, although clearer instructions would be appreciated. I know what I'm doing with it but my mum had to find more information online which isn't necessarily always easy.
The bike itself is sturdy, and I liked the inclusion of a non-stick mat. It's also a good height. It's very lightweight so although it's not the smallest bike on the list, it is very portable. Mum can lift it in and out of the cupboard under the stairs with ease.

The digital display is clear and easy to understand. Personally I think it has all the display screens you'd need - time, distance and calories burned, but other people might like something more advanced. Mum uses it on the time setting, doing 10 minutes a day to keep her hips and knees moving.

For the price, I think this is good quality. I did see some people saying they didn't;t think it was that great but in my opinion, it's great value. There are definitely better, more sturdy models out there, but you pay accordingly. Certainly having used this most days for a few months now, mum hasn't had any issues with it at all. I appreciate that it's lightweight so she can move it around easily and it does exactly what she needs it to.

The Opti Mini exercise bike is Argos' bestselling mini bike with hundreds of reviews. It has variable resistance controls, sturdy feet to keep it in place, and an LCD display that gives you all the essential stats. At around 3.5kg, it's lightweight enough to effortlessly move around, and it's compact enough to store under your desk at work or around your home.

Customers appreciate how light and easy it is to move this pedal exerciser around and found it helped them to introduce gentle exercise back into their daily routines. Some reviewers say the LCD display is a little on the small side and it also doesn't come with batteries included, so make sure you've got an AAA to hand during set up.

After an injury or operation, patients are always advised to get some light exercise, but in the cold and wet British winter, this can be quite the feat. Other exercise machines like treadmills or full-sized bikes can be too much for someone recovering or dealing with pain, so a mini exercise machine, like this NRS Healthcare motorised pedal exerciser, is a great alternative. Providing a low-impact workout with adjustable resistance, it's the perfect way to start getting those muscles working and back in shape. Here is some pedal power, rain or shine.

Customers have found that it's worked wonders in building up strength in their legs and improving their general mobility, saying it's very easy to use. That being said, some reviewers have reported issues with the exerciser getting hot after a few minutes use.

As a motorised piece of exercise equipment, this Reviber Mini Motorised Exercise Bike is ideal for elderly folks or those with limited mobility, as it can assist in getting the limbs moving while slowly increasing strength. It's easy enough to use when watching TV or reading a book, and it has automated timed programmes too. When you want to change any settings mid-exercise, you can simply use the handheld controller rather than bend down to use the on-machine display.

Customers online appreciate the quality of the exerciser, saying it’s a solid, well-made machine. However, some customers mention it does move about a bit while in use so something to keep in mind.

This DeskCycle2 mini exercise bike for office use has been specifically designed to effortlessly fit under a desk so you can kill two essential birds with one stone; work and exercise. The desk cycle has a high-quality magnetic resistance of eight settings and more than twice the power of other commercial mini pedal exercisers, hence its steeper price tag. Its smooth cycle doesn't strain the joints, and it's such a low noise, you can easily go unnoticed while using it in even the busiest office.

The stylish look, compact design and quiet operation all get big ticks from customers online. An area of improvement as highlighted by reviews is that the pedals are quite small so be mindful of what shoes you're wearing to be able to fit in it.

If you've read all about the benefits of mini exercise bikes and like the fact that they take up minimal space but still feel that you'd prefer something you can really grab onto, this mini folding bike might be the solution you've been looking for. Hop on it as you would a regular exercise bike and track your time, distance, speed, hand pulse and calories burnt but it folds up to around the size of an ironing board for easy storage in a cupboard, behind the sofa, or under the bed when you're done with it.

It comes recommended by 93 per cent of customers on Argos so it is a much-loved product. Customers have found it's easy to set up and takes up very little space both when in use and when folded up for storage purposes. Although some say the seat is a little uncomfortable when using the machine for long periods of time.