1. All exercise bikes are basically the same. True False
2. When buying an exercise bike, you have three primary pedaling alternatives. True False
3. Upright, dual-action bikes are supposed to provide a whole-body workout. True False
4. As you pedal an upright, dual-action bike, you pump the handlebars, and the bars move back and forth automatically. True False
5. On most upright, dual-action bikes, pedaling turns a fan, and the faster you pedal or pump, the more air resistance the fan produces. True False
6. Most dual-action bikes are inexpensive, and do not permit you to set an exercise intensity independent of pedaling speed. True False
7. According to Consumer Reports, dual-action bikes are the best of the three types of exercise bikes. True False
8. Upright, regular bikes look and feel like regular bikes. True False
9. When you pedal an upright, regular bike, you stay in one place and turn a heavy flywheel. True False
10. To increase the intensity of your workout, you increase drag on the flywheel, either by tightening a strap or brake pads to boost friction, or by stepping up magnetic resistance. True False
11. Upright exercise bikes tend to use more floor space than other models. True False
12. Machines that require you to sit in a seat, rather than perch on it, (with your legs extended forward to the pedals) are not considered exercise bikes. True False
13. People who are overweight or who have back problems are likely to find recumbent exercise bikes more comfortable. True False
14. Recumbent exercise bikes typically require more floor space than the other types. True False
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