The DP exercise bike name may not be as recognizable as other brands like Schwinn, Nautilus, and ProForm, but this brand has been around for quite some time and is one of the most respected names in the fitness business. Today, DP is best known for selling stationary bike parts and exercise equipment supplies.
Most of the DP indoor bikes are older models and pretty hard to come by except at online stores and thrift retailers. One of the DP models that became quite popular was the DP Fit for Life Airgometer exercise bike. This model costs around $1,000 to $1,200 and has the basic features of an upright indoor bike.
Another model from the fitness brand DP is the Vita Master MBP2. It has various program settings and voltage controls. It also has a heart rate monitor and features battery-powered controls. In addition to the Vita Master and Airgometer, DP also offers the DP Air Advantage, DP AirCisor, DP Prime Fit 6100, DP Sit for Life Aircizer, and DP Vitamaster MD193.
DP has been overshadowed by more recognized brands like Schwinn and ProForm. Schwinn, for its part, has several models on the market, including the 230 recumbent bike, the 130 upright bike, and the Airdyne exercise bike. Schwinn products can cost anywhere from $350 to more than $1,000. One of the brand’s most expensive models, the Evolution retails for over $1,000 and has been highly rated by product reviewers. It features an inertial drive system, adjustable resistance, and direct drive gears.
ProForm, another brand that competes with DP in the indoor bike market, offers machines that range from $150 to $1,200. One of their low-end models is the SR30. The features of this machine are very basic and the model is geared towards the entry level market. It features magnetic resistance, pulse sensors, and an LCD console. Other ProForm models aimed at the lower and middle markets are the SR80, GL 35 and GL 105.
The DP brand may not be at the top of the market, but its machines still serve the basic operational functions of exercise bikes. They offer users the ability to tone and strengthen the muscles of the legs and thighs and provide an effective cardio workout. Limited availability aside, DP exercise machines, including second-hand models sold on online auction sites, may still be worth consumers’ time and investment.
The DP exercise bike isn’t exactly taking center stage in fitness equipment, but there are still those who like the brand. For these loyal customers, auction sites and online stores are your best options for finding one of these products.