Recumbant Exercise Bike

Upright exercise bikes with great value like schwinn airdyne exercise bike, stationary exercise bike

Where I can find a replacement pedal strap for my Health Trainer 640r Recumbant exercise bike?
The strap is a hard rubber material with 3 pairs of slots cut into it to fit onto the pedal pegs. Unfortunately, I've ripped the first 2 slots while cycling, and now the strap is too short to make a sufficient 'bow' for my foot to fit into.

Recumbant Exercise bikes...help - which one to buy?
I am in the market for home exercise equipment to shed some below the waist pounds, butt and thighs I'm 5ft, and it's hard to lose it where you want to Any experts out there is this a good idea for what I'm looking for, to lose weight all over, or will I only be getting a cardiac workout and make my thighs bigger?A local physical trainer said any 'sweating' you do burns calories, and with dieting, so that's all you need to worry about to lose weight all over. I thought you had to exercise the whole package What do ya'll think? I'm looking at recombant bicycles, but haven't been able to find out which brand is best, which works better, is more comfortable, where to buy for best prices, and takes up less room,etc. Or any suggestions on one piece of home equipment for a busy mom of two young ones that can be left in the family room but maybe camoflauged by a screen, etc.?Thanks for any help