Cross trainer as an alternative to exercise bike?

[singlecoil]

I've been using Tunturi bikes for years, the sort that has a big flywheel and magnetic resistance, they seem to record calorie output very accurately.

But as the years advance I find my knees hurting sometime due to the angle I need to move my knee joints through, whereas I don't have a problem with walking (so far, anyway).

I was in a John Lewis today and saw a display of cross trainers and they looked like they might suit, but didn't have the chance to try them.

So there's two questions, would a cross trainer likely be easier on my knee joints and if so, any recommendations for make and model? Cost is not an object, by the way, I'd sooner get something decent that will last and be accurate. I'm quite tall with long legs, if that's likely to be a factor.

[Monty Python]

I'd say it depends on what's causing the problem with your knee. Both cycling and cross-training put different stresses on the knees. Is there a gym somewhere you could try one first?

(The other alternative is a recumbent cycle).

[anonymous-user]

This guy http://www.nordicfitnessskimachines.com/zencart/ sells reconditioned versions of the pukka XC ski machines. Don't be put off by the odd website - he is a one man band doing something he has a passion for.

I bought one of these when I couldn't run due to a stress fracture. They are full body workouts, with particular emphasis on your core (you won't be able to stand up on it until you've figured out how to lock your core and then get your balance).

I'm not sure what it would be like with your specific knee injury. It is non impact, but your legs are weight bearing and are moving

Downside: he is based on the far side of the US so shipping can be a bit pricey.