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Great bike
By B Ray on Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2019
This product arrived very quickly with all working parts. The back padding seems to be 2 separate foam pieces but it is not noticeable or change the operation or look so I was not concerned enough to send it back. This is just an observation. I also do not feel it when sitting. It was easy to put together as we followed a Youtube video when assembling. It helps to have another person if you can but you may be able to assemble ok with one person. We had no issues putting this together.This specific item was recommended to me to use by my doctor to strengthen my knee. I originally tried the exerciser pedaler at a much cheaper price but I needed more resistance to strengthen my knee better. I am 5'2 with a 30" seam and I am able to use this bike just fine. If you are shorter and concerned about the leg extension and being able to reach the pedals I would think you would not have a problem if you are an inch or 2 shorter but you can always use a back rest pad to put you closer to the pedal.I like that it is light weight and I can easily move to another area of the house or even on the patio if I wanted to. The rollers don't work the best but it is light enough that I just slide it where I want it to go and can move it by myself with no problem. It is also durable and feel it will last me for years to come.The padding is firm but not uncomfortable to me as some have stated. If you wanted you could use a memory foam pad to sit or lean back on. It did seem really firm at first but I have gotten used to it and I don't need the padding. It seems of good solid structure and I like that.The resistance I feel is very good. I was pretty weak and had to stop a couple of times on level 1 just but it was not a problem - I was just out of shape. Now that I have been using it for a few weeks I feel I am ready for level 2.It is quiet but there is a very slight low noise in the pedal. I use in another room while others are sleeping and it does not wake anyone up at all. I will try to use a spray lubricant (NOT WD40 as I am told this will dry out working parts) to see if it helps. Overall I do recommend this product for the price, value and durability I am happy with it.
Top critical review
8 people found this helpful
QC on assembly instructions; Stability concern
By flowers16 on Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2017
Props to Amazon Prime shipping. I ordered this and received it within 2 days. The box had 6 hard plastic straps, so I was able to drag the box inside & up a flight of stairs without help. I unpacked all the pieces. This bike was packed very well. As a detail-oriented individual, I noted only 1 piece had broken through its packaging & that piece caused no visual damage. Another packaging compliment: the hardware required for assembly was very well packaged and clearly identified IAW assembly instructions. I read reviews that said it took a couple guys 20 mins to assemble. I was very deliberate & assembled on my own as a single female. It took me about 2 hours, notably trying not to damage my hardwood floor. I also read a review that indicated the manufacturer included extra washers. Not the case. Rather, the instructions have a few typos. 1. Pg 6 says "(in bold) Do not tighten nuts and bolts until instructed to do so". Only assembly instruction 1 tells you exactly when to tighten them, so for the rest of the instructions, tighten as you go. You won't be instructed. Step #2, pg 7 says "secure the front post to the main frame with 4...bolts and 3...curved washers". You obviously need a washer with every bolt. You won't have extras, just follow common sense here vice instructions. When you attach the seat base, you may run into 1 Allen bolt that refuses to engage. Not sure what the deal was with this. No issues with the other 3. Other than one other minor fame vs frame misspelling, step 1G will have you"attach the M8 leverage knob on the floor completely to stabilize the bike before exercising ". There is no rational or practical way to attach the knob ON the floor, as far as I can tell, you screw it into the base frame of the bike. I have triple-tightened every piece of connecting hardware on the bike, yet it's somewhat unstable. When I pedal, the seat rocks slightly forward & backward with the motions of my pedals.Otherwise, this bike seems a good value for the cost. Money was not as big a factor for me as simplicity & ability to assemble & move the thing alone. Assembly was not terrible nor cumbersome, just think perhaps the instructions could use some quality control. The computer seems also to occasionally skip the calories option, so all you have to do is scroll back through to get to it. In summary, this bike will help in getting more fit & burn calories, however the rocking instability seems to stem from the frame connection at the length adjustment knob and I haven't identified a solution to this as yet.UPDATE 3/8/17: have had this bike for a couple weeks... cycled less than "400 calories" on the meter. There is a ticking noise that has developed in the wheel well (for lack of a better term). Since the whole thing is closed off, I have no idea what is causing the noise. If I pedal faster, the noise goes away until I slow down. Overall, I think this bike was overrated. Reduced to 3 stars from 4 because it still works.
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