Exercise Bikes

I am soooo glad that I made this purchase. About a month after buying this bike I broke my foot. After about a month, the doc said that I could start back doing some cardio...with limitations of course, like no running. However using this bike was perfect. I flipped the petal over upside down and propped my boot on that and petaled with my good foot. I usually will ride the bike without shoes, its more comfortable for me that way. The bike is super quiet and it was easy enough to assemble. I have lost alot inches/weight! I try to use it at least three times a week for ninety minutes ( I started with thirty minutes and just keep moving up as I felt comfortable). I also will do speed intervals for about a minute or two for each ten minute segment. I will speed up really fast like for a speed of twenty and when I am not going too fast I keep it steady between thirteen and fifteen with a resistence of like three. The bike has monitors for time, speed, calories burned, etc. When I got back to work after being out for like six weeks everyone said that they noticed that I have lost weight. Keep in mind I hadn't starting exercising consistantly with the bike until after week four...so that's like two weeks of consistent cardio! I did do upper body exercises with weight during that four week period (also push ups and sit ups). The scale did NOT say that I had lost weight when I had began receiving the compliments, however my clothes fitted me better. The seat on this bike is good and it doesn't hurt my bottom. I also my use hand weights while using this bike for a great upper body work out as well. Hope this helps."..."  Read more

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

I have been doing indoor cycling for a little while now and I have been a long time cyclist. This bike is a no frills bike for sure but in the end that is how I like it. I have been in charge of repairing the cycles at the local health club for two years now and I can tell you this bike will hold up just as well as any of those $1000 bikes out there. Sure the chain makes a bit more noise than belts. Not like it is all that loud anyway. Chains don't slip like warn belts. And who cares just turn up the radio. I like the pinch type friction pads over the press down type as well. The make for better control and longer bearing life. The bike was easy to assemble and comes with everything you need including the tools. I didn't use the pedal that came with it as I need clip-less pedals. they don't look like the best quality but the will spin out just fine. the seat is not the greatest. for the bulk of people only doing 30-45 min workouts it will be fine. If you do the 4-5 hour workouts like my wife...get another seat. The fly wheel is very smooth and friction control has a rapid ramp up. It is not a deal breaker but could get annoying for some. Likely needs some break in and it will be fine. I like the rapid ramp up but most don't. the platform is very stable and sturdy. The transport wheels are in a a little bit high place making the bike hard to transport around unless you tip it really far. Not a problem for me but if you are small and/or not very strong it could cause an accident while moving it. There is no micro adaptability to make for the absolute perfect fit. there is plenty of adaptability and 99% or people don't know how to fit their bike right anyway. Fits me just fine. Overall for the price paid it is a great value. Sure there are things that can be done better but those will cost you loads more money and in the end don't give you a better workout. Oh and no place to put a water bottle. No big deal just get a cage and zip-tie or glue it to the frame. Problem solved and hundreds cheaper. bottom line, if you want a good workout and don't want to spend tons of money get this bike. You want a high-tech, gadgets, marketing dribble about what makes a better ride, and art forms instead of the workout, buy something else."..."  Read more

I bought this recumbent bike the day after thanksgiving. I received the bike Dec7-8 of 2011. I have had the bike about two months. My husband assembled the bike as usual instructions are not the best written, My hubby figured it out. The parts were all there. assembly took about fourty five minutes. I have had no problems with this bike. I am way out of shape can hardly walk. Doc told me I would be in a wheel chair. I can say this I am gaining strength. I was in pain all the time. now hardly no pain at all. I am doing thirty minute workouts level five. I can walk well even with my cain no walker and NO Wheel chair. This bike can work miracles for your health if you Just start moving!!!!. I hope soon I won't need the ramps I bought from wayfair!!!(ramps are good just want to climb stairs) Great Product. Highly recomend"..."  Read more