Working with a physical therapist on exercises to reduce back pain introduced me to a ten-minute ride on a recumbent bike. That was good exercise for my legs without pain for my aging knees. The therapist urged me to buy a recumbent bike for home use. My wife agreed with the bike idea, if we could find one in the right price range for our budget. The process of looking for the bike taught me several things.
First, check out the local stores. The therapist named several stores in our community carrying treadmills, bikes, and other exercise equipment. He told me if I looked carefully, I should find a new bike at a reasonable price. I visited every store the therapist mentioned. I even found additional stores with these bikes. However, no bikes were found even close to my budget limits.
Second, check the various listings for used recumbent bikes. This search occurred in January, and the listings had prices similar to the new bikes selling at retail. Again, nothing was in my price range.
Third, pay attention to the trends in the market place. For example, December, January, and February are not good months to buy new or used exercise equipment. Many people have New Year's resolutions regarding improving physical fitness. December and January are high demand months for all types of exercise equipment. Within several weeks after a purchase, these people realize the equipment sits unused. Some of them let it sit thinking they will use it sometime. Others decide to sell the equipment, but they want to sell close to the price they paid. Consequently, prices on new and used for exercise equipment tend to remain high during the first quarter of the year.
Fourth, smart shopping can still turn up a reasonably priced item when the market exhibits high demand. I found my bike online. It had acceptable quality and price that fit my budget. The bike is not only in my home, but I use it daily.
Fifth, many of the stores with recumbent bikes in their local facilities have an online selection of similar products. You can find something online they do not carry in the store. Most of these stores allow you to order on line and have the product shipped to the store without charging you for shipping.
Sixth, when searching online, pay attention to the keywords used. For example, I found phrases like recumbent bike sales, recumbent bikes and recumbent bike reviews led me to many sites until I found the right bike.
I settled on two bikes and downloaded pictures and descriptions of each. I reviewed this information with my therapist. He recommended one bike over the other and gave his rationale. That is the one I purchased.
The six things learned in buying a recumbent bike become a checklist I can use in future purchases. Following each step can make your search simpler and more rewarding.
And now, I invite your to learn more about managing spending by getting your free copy of Stop Excessive Spending at Free Report .
First, check out the local stores. The therapist named several stores in our community carrying treadmills, bikes, and other exercise equipment. He told me if I looked carefully, I should find a new bike at a reasonable price. I visited every store the therapist mentioned. I even found additional stores with these bikes. However, no bikes were found even close to my budget limits.
Second, check the various listings for used recumbent bikes. This search occurred in January, and the listings had prices similar to the new bikes selling at retail. Again, nothing was in my price range.
Third, pay attention to the trends in the market place. For example, December, January, and February are not good months to buy new or used exercise equipment. Many people have New Year's resolutions regarding improving physical fitness. December and January are high demand months for all types of exercise equipment. Within several weeks after a purchase, these people realize the equipment sits unused. Some of them let it sit thinking they will use it sometime. Others decide to sell the equipment, but they want to sell close to the price they paid. Consequently, prices on new and used for exercise equipment tend to remain high during the first quarter of the year.
Fourth, smart shopping can still turn up a reasonably priced item when the market exhibits high demand. I found my bike online. It had acceptable quality and price that fit my budget. The bike is not only in my home, but I use it daily.
Fifth, many of the stores with recumbent bikes in their local facilities have an online selection of similar products. You can find something online they do not carry in the store. Most of these stores allow you to order on line and have the product shipped to the store without charging you for shipping.
Sixth, when searching online, pay attention to the keywords used. For example, I found phrases like recumbent bike sales, recumbent bikes and recumbent bike reviews led me to many sites until I found the right bike.
I settled on two bikes and downloaded pictures and descriptions of each. I reviewed this information with my therapist. He recommended one bike over the other and gave his rationale. That is the one I purchased.
The six things learned in buying a recumbent bike become a checklist I can use in future purchases. Following each step can make your search simpler and more rewarding.
And now, I invite your to learn more about managing spending by getting your free copy of Stop Excessive Spending at Free Report .
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