MERACH S08 Recumbent Exercise Bike vs DeerRun S500 Pro Indoor Exercise Bike

Pick the MERACH S08 if you want a recumbent bike you can step through and sit back on, with back support and pulse sensors, for rehab, senior use or low-impact daily cardio. Pick the DeerRun S500 Pro if you want an upright spin bike that fits tall riders, with 32 resistance levels and a roomier frame. The MERACH is the more comfortable, easier-on-the-joints machine and owners call it very quiet and sturdy. The DeerRun gives you far more resistance range and a bigger fit envelope, though one owner found the first pedal strokes choppy.

• Choose the MERACH S08 if you want a step-through recumbent with a padded backrest, pulse grips and a quiet belt drive for low-impact or rehab riding.
• Choose the DeerRun S500 Pro if you are tall or want a spin-style upright with 32 resistance levels and adjustable seat and handlebars.