I am no expert by any means, but I have also been looking at spinning bikes. I would be concerned about this model for myself because I am so short and there is no way to adjust the handlebars other than up/down. I do not want to spend so much $$$ unless I can get a really good fit on the bike. Some of the more expensive models have fore/aft handlebar adjustment as well. Unfortunately, I have only seen it on the REALLY expensive ones!