Posted on Thursday, 10th December 2009 by oildrops
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List Price $250.00
*Amazon Price $129.99
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4 out of 5Provides a lower body, low-impact, cardiovascular workout! (legs, hips, buttocks). Burns 4 times more calories than walking. Adjustable padded seat. 4 function ( Riding Time, Speed, Distance & Calories) computer.Non-skid foot pedals with safety strap. Adjustable Magnetic Resistance for the ultimate workout. Quality construction that will last for years. Instruction manual and all necessary tools for easy home assembly are included. Unit weighs 50 lbs. ....read more
Tags: Away, bike, Confidence, Exercise, Foldable, Stow
Posted in Health Fitness, Healthy Choices | Comments (13)
December 13th, 2009 at 12:00 am
It started off as such a great bike
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this bike about two months ago, and at first, I couldn’t have been more pleased. The assembly took a bit of thinking, but it wasn’t that difficult, and only took about a half-hour or so. The seat was solid as a rock, but I’d read the other reviews on here and ordered a gel seat at the same time, so that was never much of a problem.
However.
I’m 5′8″, and this bike is a little too short for me. The seat is at its highest point, and my knees bump my forearms with every pedal. Also, I started on setting 5 of 8 (which was initially the perfect resistance), but when I went to move it up to 6, I noticed a horrible grinding sound, like the magnets in the bike had shifted. I can actually feel them scraping over each other with every pedal, and the sound is unacceptable. And finally, this bike doesn’t fold up. You see the picture of the bike? From front to back, it reduces about a foot, and that’s it. Hardly a stow-away size.
I am deeply unsatisfied with this bike, and am currently searching for schematics so that I can repair it myself (as the company in question won’t listen to either requests for maintenance or return).
December 14th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Fell apart!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I Purchased this stationary bike no more than 6 months ago and it has already completely failed on me! A couple of weeks ago the pedal motion started to get rough, jarring but I didn’t think too much of it. After that small pieces of ground plastic started falling out of the bottom of the machine and just two nights ago the pedal motion got so rough that it began hurting me knees, rendering it completely unusable.
I didn’t spend a fortune on this exerciser but I would have expected more than half a years use from it, if I could rate lower than one star I would!
December 18th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Whisper Quiet- Great Bike- I’ve had it for over a year!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the perfect bike for an apartment or other place where you want a super quiet bike. It is light and foldable; I’ve folded it up several times when I’ve had parties. I have put a towel down on the seat if it becomes uncomfortable, I can see why people might buy a gel pad. It is great in the winter to be able to exercise indoors!
December 21st, 2009 at 12:00 am
Foldable Bike
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful bike. It’s smaller than most exercise bikes and yet has all anyone could want. The seat is very hard and needs a gel cushion. Most gel cushions are not the proper size so be sure to measure the seat to get a good fit.
December 25th, 2009 at 12:00 am
expectaions were better than that
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The pedals are very hard to roll even when the resistance control is on the level 1. I think the product is damaged.
December 29th, 2009 at 12:00 am
excellent
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
great bike. Very surprised how good the quality is. The whole family really enjoys it.
thank you
December 31st, 2009 at 12:00 am
great bike for the money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
OK, I was a little bit concerned with the low price… BUT… it is everything I hoped for…
Easy to assemble (although I never did figure out step 2 – remove bolts from lower leg – HUH? apparently it didn’t make a difference)
Quiet to use.
Easy to move.
Good solid construction.
Despite other reviews, the seat is fine (maybe they updated it).
I’m not a fitness freak, and I have the tension setting on 6 out of 8. So if you’re looking for a really vigorous workout, this may NOT be the bike for you.
At half the price of other exercise bikes.. this is definitely a bargain and worth the money.
January 2nd, 2010 at 12:00 am
Good Beginners Bike.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Okay, so I tried the bike today.
Installation… Took under 30 minutes using my own wrench the one it comes with is cheap and hard to use.
Build…The bike is solid and doesn’t rock when riding. It’s not as good as some Schwinns I’ve tried and it can’t read heart rate to monitor calories burned. The monitor is the cheapest part of this bike. It is non illuminated and as I said doesn’t read heart rate, thus is only a rough estimate. Mine was off by 35% compared to my Polar HRM. It will vary from person to person depending on your level of fitness. Also the monitor is made of a cheap plastic and is not very attractive compared to others.
Ride…It is a little jerky and the 8th (final) setting is moderately adequate. It is not nearly as smooth as others Ive tried that cost 50-150$ more.
So, why do I give it 4 stars. It’s a good beginners bike that burns calories and is fairly attractive and fairly smooth. It’s biggest benefit is that it can be stored away and doesn’t cost too much if biking turns out to be not your thing. It gets the job done well but it is not a superbly refined bike. I’d rate it a 7-8 on a 10 point scale. I love using it in front of the TV. It’s fun and easy to put away. Buy it if you’re not sure it’s for you and are willing to upgrade later. Also, great for people who don’t want a clunky bike laying around their home. If you want a GREAT bike look elsewhere. If you want a GOOD bike that you can eventually grow out of or store easily, this is the perfect bike.
January 5th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Great exercise bike
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really didn’t think that this bike was going to be sturdy enough to work out on. I was so wrong this is a great bike, lite weight yet sturdy. I am using it every other day for about 35 minutes on level 4. I have already lost 7 lbs. I told my sister about it and she is getting one too! Very easy to assemble… you won’t believe how small it is great for any space.
January 9th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Like the bike but have mechanical problems
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased my Stamina Intone folding recumbent bike in March 2009 to use for rehabilitation for broken leg bones and later to use on foul weather days when exercising outdoors was not amenable. From the start, there was an intermittent noise coming from the cranks, but otherwise no problems. After 300 miles of use which was about 2 weeks of riding, the belt became frayed and split apart. I ordered and installed another belt. The intermittent noise in the cranks increasingly became worse until the pedals no longer would turn at about 700 miles of use. Now the bike sits unused because there seems to be no way of getting it repaired. Since I am an outdoor bike rider also, I ordered bearings for the cranks just in case that is the problem, but I don’t know for sure. I am not a mechanic and the manufacturer had no one to recommend for repairs. The bike directions offer no specific trouble shooting assistance. Help! I do like the bike when it is working.
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