* Update: 5 years later I am still using this same exercise bike. *
I've had this for one day and absolutely love it. I'm a big man: 6'3", 280lbs, and this bike feels very sturdy even with my heavy frame. It makes practically no noise, it doesn't squeak, it doesn't shake, it feels like it's firmly built from one piece. Even during the assembly, which is very simple and doesn't take long, you can tell the parts are durable, high quality craftsmanship. The description says the bike will accommodate people up to 6'1", but really they should be more specific about the hip-to-foot length, because even though I'm 6'3", I only have the seat raised 2 bars above minimum extension, because my height comes from a long torso, not long legs. That being said, I can tell you that the seat would easily accommodate someone with another 4-6 inches in their legs.
The seat is far more comfortable than I expected, it has a wide design so it doesn't feel like it's grinding on the inside of your thighs. Unlike the commonly used narrow seats that can feel like they're pushing into your tender area (not being graphic) between your thighs and buttcheeks, this seat is covered in a thick, cushy padding and is wide enough to let your legs rest over the front, giving them support underneath, providing a comfortable position while cycling or resting.
The levels of tension are right there in front of you, easy to access right in the middle of your exercise, so you don't have to stop what you're doing to switch it up. I like to start out on a light tension for a warm up, turn it up to medium until I hit my 3-mile mark, crank it to max until my legs are burning, then go back to light to wind down. Easy-peasy with the dial right there.
The "computer" on the front is nice, it starts in scan mode, which just switches between the other functions at 6 second intervals so you can see them all from time to time, or you can pick which function you want it to stay on: speed (MPH;) distance; calories (which admittedly I don't think is 100% accurate, as it seems to be based on wheel rotations only, not accounting for the tension level;) pulse (beats per minute;) odometer (which is your total distance since you first turned on the device.) The nice thing about the odometer is that while all the other functions can be reset by holding the button down so you can choose between having an accumulative counter or starting each workout fresh, the odometer doesn't reset, giving you a total distance, up to 999 miles.
Little things I've noticed already:
It's easy to fold together or apart, even though I don't bother in my apartment since it's got a pretty small "footprint" anyway, all you do is pull out a locking pin and push/pull the main frame and the seat bar together/apart.
Another nice feature is the front stabilizer has wheels on it for easy movement while folded up.
The handlebars are in a sort of rectangle pattern, allowing you to hold your hands on the bottom, side, or top, as feel best for you, with the pulse receptors being on the outside portions, and they feel as though they are in the exact correct spot; I didn't feel like I had to put my arms or hands in an unnatural position for my pulse to be picked up.
The wheel the pedals attach to is encased, giving me the impression that it won't get the potential dust build up (and inevitable unwanted tension) that other exercise bikes are prone to getting.
There's a small flat holder on the frame, great for a phone or music player...or a remote if you're like me and wanna watch TV while exercising.
I am excited about everything I've experienced with this bike so far, and even though I've only had it for one day and hope I'm not jumping the gun, I've used a lot of different construct-it-yourself products over the years, and am confident in saying that this bike will not disappoint me in the long run, and am grateful to Exerpeutic for creating an affordable exercise bike of such good quality.
Hope this review help someone make a decision, as others did for me.
| Brand | Exerpeutic |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Console Display, Distance Travelled Monitor, Foldable, Adjustable Resistance Level, Adjustable Seat |
| Color | Gray |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Item Weight | 40 Pounds |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Plastic |
| Resistance Mechanism | Magnetic |
| Product Dimensions | 31"D x 19"W x 46"H |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 300 Pounds |
| Model Name | Comfort+ Bike |
| Number of Resistance Levels | 12 |
| Drive System | Belt |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 48 x 19 x 10 inches |
| Package Weight | 51 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 31 x 19 x 46 inches |
| Brand Name | Exerpeutic |
| Suggested Users | Unisex Adult |
| Manufacturer | Xplus Outdoor Inc. |
| Part Number | 4102 |
| Style | Deluxe Airsoft Seat |
| Size | 31.0' L x 19.0' W x 46.0' H |
