I had been searching for a good, solid recumbent bike for a long time. The problem? I don't have abundant space or a large budget. I also needed something that I could easily move around on a daily basis. Found this on Amazon and could not be happier.
What I Like:
- Super affordable
- High weight limit (near 300lbs i believe). Almost every bike in this class had a much lower weight limit and for me that means a chincy bike. I'm no where near 300lbs, but I wanted something stable that wouldn't feel like it was going to bust apart by cycling at a high speed. This bike gets the job done.
- Low Profile, it is fairly low to the ground meaning it isnt an eye sore and is easy to hide when company is visiting.
- Weight, it feels around 50 or 60 lbs but is very easy to move around and has glider "wheels" on the front support bar if you need it.
- Overall value, I looked at bikes around $300 which did not match up this bike (for m.y needs and budget)
What i do not like:
- Lack of high tension settings. You have eight tension levels to bike on, I feel that only 6 through 8 give me any sort of challenge. I'd rather they do away with some of the lower tension settings and add a few higher ones.
- No programs. Unlike higher end bikes, the "computer" on this bike only counts your time, speed, distance per session, calories burned and total distance lifetime. It has no "weight loss" or "mountain" programs that automatically change the tension for you like on higher end bikes. Now, I knew this going in and I happily saved the few hundred dollars by not getting a "program bike" but it still is a draw back if you don't like the idea of switching tensions yourself. I switch the tensions to create my own programs, but it can be nuisance. If your budget is low for a bike, leave the program features out.
- Inaccurate calorie count. I disregard this feature as it does not seem to be accurate at all, it will say i've burned 50 calories after an hour of biking (regardless of if i bike the whole hour in gear 1 or gear 8. Since i'm working much harder on gear 8, i should be burning more calories).
- Seat. The arm rests are kind of at a weird level (may just be me, i am a taller guy). And the seat does not have as much padding as some of the more expensive bikes but it isn't uncomfortable, just less comfortable than other more expensive bikes.
Overall, I recommend this product if you are on a budget, don't have a lot of room, need something light and easy to assemble. It is a winner in those categories and I do not regret my purchase one iota. The bike has helped me achieve my fitness goals and for that I am happy.
| Brand | MARCY |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | adjustable handlebars |
| Color | Black/Gray/Copper |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Item Weight | 53 Pounds |
| Material | Plastic |
| Resistance Mechanism | Magnetic |
| Product Dimensions | 25"D x 58"W x 38"H |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 300 Pounds |
| Model Name | ME 709 |
| Maximum Height | 37.5 Inches |
| Minimum Height | 40 Centimeters |
| Number of Resistance Levels | 8 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 31 x 22.5 x 11 inches |
| Package Weight | 27.22 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 58 x 24.5 x 38 inches |
| Brand Name | MARCY |
| Warranty Description | 2 year limited manufacturer |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Marcy |
| Part Number | ME-709 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Included Components | Warranty card, User manual, one recumbent bike |
| Size | 55.5"L x 25"W x 37.5"H |
| Sport Type | exercise_&_fitness |
