I'm the mom that the bike was bought for. The orthpedic Dr. told me the only exercises I can do are the bands and the bike. He gave me the bands and my son bought the bike. I weighed 270 and have chronic arthritis all over my body and multiple spine problems on the L4 & L5. The back on the bike is just what I need to support whatever in my back causes me constant pain and leg jerks at night because of the nerves below L5 and neuropathy from being diabetic. I get no severe leg jerks from the exercise bike that I do get from walking in the pool. The slight recumbrance keeps all the pressure off my back. I can't believe it! This bike is GREAT for a person with severe limitations! I've lost 6 pounds and my blood sugar has returned to normal, with medication, the first time in two years. The computer shuts off, saving batteries, the seat is well cushioned. Put the bike together in about 45 min, alone, after reading clear directions first and putting numbers and letters together in my mind. I'm a 68 year old female. I love this bike!"..." Read more
- Richard Rivera in Prosper, TX