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  • CUSTOMIZABLE CYCLING WORKOUT – Designed for fitness enthusiasts of all skill levels, the Marcy NS-653 comes with a manual magnetic resistance mechanism that has variable levels, allowing you to tailor your training to your fitness level.
  • COMFORTABLE HIGH-PROFILE SEAT WITH BACKREST – Designed to give you comfortable and efficient training sessions, this recumbent bike boasts a padded seat with a tall backrest that helps reduce back strain during exhausting workouts
  • LCD DISPLAY TRACKS PROGRESS – This foldable stationary bike has an ultra-functional LCD computer screen that acts as an odometer and more, letting you monitor distance traveled, time elapsed, current speed, and calories burned.
  • COUNTERWEIGHTED PEDALS – This compact exercise bike has weighted, counterbalanced pedals that provide maximized support for your feet. The pedals are equipped with adjustable foot straps to custom fit your exact foot size.
  • HASSLE-FREE STORAGE – Thanks to its ergonomically designed frame, you can fold this bike to conveniently store it anywhere in your home. Its transport wheels make it easy to move from one corner to another.

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Marcy Foldable Recumbent Bike with High Back Seat NS-653

This stationary bike from Marcy can fold and fit just about anywhere; and, unfolding it to start your workout is simple. Why waste time driving to the gym when you can get a quality workout at home with this space saving workout bike?

It is designed to be convenient and efficient. The padded seating and ergonomic handle bars make it easy to work out to your maximum potential. The solid steel build makes it a dependable and lasting exercise bike

LCD Computer Screen

The only way to make progress is to track your progress. The NS-653 has an easy-to-read digital display. The screen displays speed, distance, time, and calories burned. Keep an eye on your calories or try each day to beat yesterday's time - either way - track progress, make progress.

Padded Seat

This stationary upright bike comes with a high density foam padded seat and foam covered handles. These features allow you to push your workout to the limit. This exercise bike will leave your legs sore, not your back!

Magnetic Resistance

The magnetic resistance allows for smooth and safe cycling. To add even more variety to your workout routine, use the resistance knob. Simply turn the knob to increase or decrease the burn, and complete any cardiovascular exercise routine.

Compact Storage

The Marcy NS-653 Recumbent Bike has a innovative frame design, which folds up for easy storage. Whether you have a large home or a small apartment, don't let space be an issue because working out at home is always your best option.

Adjustable Pedals

Adjustable foot straps allow you to securely place your feet into the pedals, while the counterweighted pedals ensure you will not have a difficult time inserting your feet.

Transport Wheels

The NS-653 folds, but is it difficult to move? Absolutely not! This exercise equipment comes with transport wheels that allow you to easily move the bike from room to room, or even to storage.

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Price $140.99 $179.99 $159.90
Assembled DIM 32L x 18W x 42H inches 39L x 22W x 48H inches 34L x 19W x 44H inches
Folded DIM 14L x 18W x 51H 25L x 22W x 47H inches 18.5L x 18.5W x 51.5H inches
Product Weight 37 lbs 49 lbs 37 lbs
User Weight Capacity 250 lbs 220 lbs 250 lbs
Inseam Length 28" - 33" 28" - 33" 26" - 30"
Batteries 2 AAA Batteries (not included) 2 AA Batteries (not included) 2 AA Batteries (not included)
Display Monitor Speed, Distance, Time, Calories, Odometer Speed, Distance, Time, Calories, Odometer Speed, Distance, Time, Calories, Odometer
Resistance 8 level magnetic 8 level magnetic 8 level magnetic
Special Feature Foldable Design, Adjustable Pedals, Transport Wheels Backrest, Side Handles, Adjustable Pedals, Transport Wheels Large Seat, Foldable Design, Adjustable Pedals, Transport Wheels

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Customers like the performance, noise, size and value of the stationary bicycle. They mention that it works well, is quiet and compact. They appreciate the value for money and that it's easy to move around the house. Customers are also happy with the quality and ease of assembly. Opinions are mixed on comfort.

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736 customers mention639 positive97 negative

Customers like the quality of the bike. They say it's a solid little bike, very stable, and made of a firm but flexible rubber. Customers also say the craftsmanship is excellent, and none of the mechanical parts have failed so far. They also say it’s very well made for the price and a pretty good stationary bike.

"...This is easy to put together and sturdy. I use it regularly and it’s a good compact size for a small apartment...." Read more

"...motion has either gotten better or I've gotten used to it, a good beginner bike cuz as the giant wall of words below says, the resistance here is..." Read more

"...It seems well built, but not heavy-duty like a bike at the gym, so I wouldn't stand on the pedals, which would probably put too much force on the..." Read more

"...you how excited I am that all these reviewers are RIGHT, this is a fantastic, simple, brilliantly designed bike...." Read more

678 customers mention637 positive41 negative

Customers find the bike very easy to put together, with understandable instructions. They also say it's simple, compact, and perfect for a newbie.

"Impressed with excellent packaging and relatively easy assembly. The hardest thing to do was getting the rubber pedal straps on...." Read more

"...This is easy to put together and sturdy. I use it regularly and it’s a good compact size for a small apartment...." Read more

"...The frame is well built, well-painted, well-packed with good instructions, comes with wrenches, and was easy to assemble (about an hour)...." Read more

"...excited I am that all these reviewers are RIGHT, this is a fantastic, simple, brilliantly designed bike...." Read more

454 customers mention373 positive81 negative

Customers like the size of the bike. They say it fits into a small space, takes up very little floor space, and is easy to move. Some mention the seat is large and the bike isn't too heavy to move and doesn't take up much space.

"...I use it regularly and it’s a good compact size for a small apartment. The only flaw is that the seat, even on the lowest setting, is too high...." Read more

"...a great design that I wish I had decades ago--lightweight and takes up little space. My bike snob friends scoff at me, but I don't care!..." Read more

"...Perfect for small spaces and folds to be up and out of the way. Who cares about a bunch of bells and whistles??..." Read more

"...bike does not come with any of the bells and whistles, but it fits my needs perfectly...." Read more

450 customers mention400 positive50 negative

Customers like the noise level of the stationary bicycle. They mention that it works quietly and smoothly, and doesn't take up much floor space. Some say that the electronic interface is a low tech odometer.

"...The unit is very stable and also works quietly and smoothly.Only issue - would like seat to be able to adjust one notch higher...." Read more

"...Still whisper quiet, motion has either gotten better or I've gotten used to it, a good beginner bike cuz as the giant wall of words below says, the..." Read more

"...It is extremely quiet and doesn't even vibrate the floor when using it...." Read more

"...This bike is perfectly smooth, totally quiet, and comfortable...." Read more

394 customers mention339 positive55 negative

Customers find the value of the sporting goods to be great, a steal for the price, and worth the purchase.

"...Excellent bike for the price and better than expected. I wanted affordable and portable and this works great." Read more

"...Original day 1 review starts here:TL;DR: Good bike for the price, can't speak on durability, whisper quiet, meh seat, I'd recommend it..." Read more

"...me, but stationary gel/foam bike seat covers are available and not too expensive if that is a concern, which also has the nice benefit of increasing..." Read more

"...Overall a great bike for the price." Read more

282 customers mention254 positive28 negative

Customers find the bike relatively lightweight and easy to move around the house. They say it's easy to carry and store. Some customers also mention that the bike is heavy for its size.

"...I wanted affordable and portable and this works great." Read more

"...It doesn't have wheels but is light enough for me to just lift and carry to where I want to put it, but it might be a little heavy for an old or..." Read more

"...I think the bike design is great and the functionality of its portability is wonderful. It's nice and lightweight yet sturdy at the same time...." Read more

"...This was easy to set up, is very quiet and portable. I took it with me on a vacation and it was easy to lift and put where I wanted it...." Read more

236 customers mention205 positive31 negative

Customers like the performance of the stationary bicycle. They mention it works well, is small, sturdy, and effective. The monitor works just fine, and it doesn't fail.

"...I wanted affordable and portable and this works great." Read more

"...The LCD panel is spartan but seems to work well and changes between a scanning mode where it rotates through the speed, time, distance, calories,..." Read more

".../fold, it doesnt take much space unfolded or folded so it works well in my apartment...." Read more

"...I consider it very comfortable and it works well.My GF is 5'4 with slightly shorter legs than average person her height...." Read more

409 customers mention176 positive233 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the bike. Some find the seat comfortable, while others say it's extremely hard and uncomfortable. Some customers also mention that the seat is wide and made of firm but flexible rubber. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'll be up to individual customers to decide if the bike is right for them.

"...: Good bike for the price, can't speak on durability, whisper quiet, meh seat, I'd recommend it based on ease of assembly/first ride on the..." Read more

"...The most important aspect of cardio equipment is that it is comfortable, smooth and has the resistance you need...." Read more

"...the main flaw that I find difficult to get used to as it's not only hard on the ears, but I can't hear the tv or anything else over the noise...." Read more

"...I consider it very comfortable and it works well.My GF is 5'4 with slightly shorter legs than average person her height...." Read more

Good no-frills stationary bike!!
5 Stars
Good no-frills stationary bike!!
I purchased this Marcy Foldable Upright Exercise Bike about 5 weeks ago. This Prime item arrived in two days. If you have any experience with wrenches or allen keys (provided), the assembly was pretty easy maybe 20 minutes (with a few looks at the directions diagram). There's four screws for the handlebars, three for the seat, and four total for the legs. So first off, I'm 5ft 6in and I need to use the lowest seat post setting (I added a gel seat-cover which raises the seat a little bit). I am well below the 250lb max weight, so I can't comment on that. Even with the additional gel seat cover, my rear was sore for about the first week, but all is well now. This is my first exercise bike, and I am very happy with it so far. This no-frills bike does not come with any of the bells and whistles, but it fits my needs perfectly. I've used it daily for 60min minimum (in 20 or 30-minute blocks) for the last 5 weeks. It has 8 levels of resistance. I started on level 2 (very easy) for a day or two, then moved up to 3 for maybe a week, then level 4 for about a week. I have used level 5 exclusively for the past couple weeks and am very content at that level. It is very quiet and smooth to operate. I use it while watching my regular TV shows!! The display takes 2 AAA batteries (not included) and shows miles per hour, calories burned, miles this session and total miles used. I'm not sure how accurate these different functions are, I usually rely mostly on the timer. I use the optional pedal straps which are adjustable. I leave it in the usable position and have rarely folded it up. It's easy to fold, just pull the pin. Again, this in the no-frills model, the time and distance cannot be programmed, the display is not lighted, the handle bars are not adjustable, and the resistance control is a manual knob that you turn by hand. All that being said, for the price, this bike is the perfect entry level stationary bike. Before I made the purchase, I read many of the reviews posted here, and those reviews were overwhelmingly positive, which helped me decide to make the buy. If you're anything like me, you will be very happy with this exercise bike.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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Impressed with excellent packaging and relatively easy assembly. The hardest thing to do was getting the rubber pedal straps on. I heated them under hot water to make them pliable enough to attach. The front piece that holds the handlebars has a slight wobble even when tightened. But, it really doesn't affect performance or use. I could put a slim shim in it if it did.
The unit is very stable and also works quietly and smoothly.
Only issue - would like seat to be able to adjust one notch higher. Would also have liked a spot to hold phone or small tablet.
Excellent bike for the price and better than expected. I wanted affordable and portable and this works great.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
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I spent forever researching stationary bikes. No one seemed to have the old school kind. I didn’t need all the bells and whistles. I just wanted to ride the bike in front of my tv and be somewhat active. Anything even remotely close was insanely expensive. I finally settled on this one because the reviews seemed most consistent and the price was in my budget.
This is easy to put together and sturdy. I use it regularly and it’s a good compact size for a small apartment. The only flaw is that the seat, even on the lowest setting, is too high. You definitely have to wear the proper shoes. I even bought platform sneakers to wear just so my legs weren’t stretching to reach the pedals.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2023
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Edit 5/27/23: I've had it for about a month now, I ride roughly 30 mins/7ish miles 3-4 days a week. Still whisper quiet, motion has either gotten better or I've gotten used to it, a good beginner bike cuz as the giant wall of words below says, the resistance here is not going to be for intermediate/advanced bikers. One thing to note if you aren't thinking about it, although this folds and can be stored, there are no wheels, so, you're either going to have to pick it up or drag it.

Original day 1 review starts here:

TL;DR: Good bike for the price, can't speak on durability, whisper quiet, meh seat, I'd recommend it based on ease of assembly/first ride on the bike.

I know what you're thinking, "Day one? I'm here to see if it'll last", and I totally get that, I'm just not able to give you that kind of a review yet. I will however update when I've had it for longer and have logged some more time with it, promise. Even if the $135 I spent on it wouldn't hurt my feelings too much if it broke within a year, I'd still be annoyed enough that it broke within a year that I'd have to tell someone other than my wife.

So, day one reactions to this machine. The box is labeled "heavy" and "team lift" but...take that for what you will since the box says Net Wt 31.68 lbs/Gr Wt 36.96 lbs, just, trying to be informative. The instructions also say you should use "two or more people (to) assemble this machine to avoid possible injury", again, take that for what you will. I assembled this machine by myself in roughly 40 minutes, with the most time spent unpacking it and threading the left pedal since it was being a punk (there's always one piece when you're assembling something). Assembly, even if you have little to no experience in assembling things, is really about as easy as it gets since the machine only has: the body, front stabilizer, rear stabilizer, seat post, seat, pedals, strap for pedals, and handlebars/display. Attach the stabilizers (feet) to the body, seat post where it looks like the seat goes, seat on the post, handlebars where they look like they should go, and pedals where they look like they should go, easy breezy.

Now, I wouldn't be posting a review if assembling it was all I did, that would be silly. Instead, I just took it for a 21 minute ride while watching an episode of "Darkwing Duck" so I could test it out. Now, this is the part of the review where I tell you a little bit about myself. I am 5'-11" (short legs) and weigh 225 lbs, I have a basement gym where I have a 6 day workout schedule which incorporates lifting, elliptical (more expensive than this bike), walking/jogging, and (kick)boxing. This is NOT my primary and/or only method of exercise, I bought this to supplement everything else since I am a remote worker and if I had a pedometer, my steps per day would be like...50. I also live in a state (NE) which has all four seasons so going outside for an afternoon walk all the time can be, annoying, like when it's 20 with 25mph winds or when it's 90 with 25 mph winds. I wanted something I could use to get some relaxed cardio in while watching TV and the wife also wanted it so, to the cart it went.

Now, for the performance part. I took it on a 21 minute ride and tested all of the resistance levels with 8 being the highest but....an 8 on this bike is more like a, 3 or 4 on a pricier bike, while a 1 is like riding downhill. I chose to chill at level 5 for a bit and then finish at level 4 for the last 8 or so minutes, a very relaxed resistance level for me since I'm a bit tired from my earlier exercising. The movement felt a bit jerky at first but it loosened up as the ride went on, and the bike is whisper quiet, it didn't make any noise...at all. I tested going fast (for me, got to 20+ on its Speed rating) and the bike still didn't make any noise, so, that's pretty sweet. Note to the reader here: our house is half tile/half carpet and I had the bike on the stone tile, not good old slippery linoleum tile (more prevalent in TX and other Southern states...so if you plan to put this on linoleum tile then take my review for what you will).

This bike also has no power cord and the display is powered by two AAA batteries (included). The display can tell you Speed, Distance, Time, and "Calories" (in quotes cuz, c'mon, that thing's not accurate, this machine doesn't know anything about you/your body composition so take this number with a truckload of salt). There is also a display setting called ODO which is your Odometer, which means it should track all of your workout miles logged until it gets to 9999, then it resets (based on the instructions). If you are first starting your fitness journey then I suppose this is a good way to set milestones for yourself and if you are first starting your fitness journey with this bike, I wish you the best of luck on your journey. The other option on the display is Scan, in which it will just go through all of the settings, just for fun. You can also choose to use the bike without the batteries since the resistance settings are manual, no problem.

Now, did this product with its 6,755 ratings really need my review? Absolutely not, but, just in case you're sorting reviews by "Newest" then, hello. I do that too so, yeah, don't worry, I got you. Random note: the instructions and several reviewers say the nuts/bolts are already supposed to be in the machine but, yeah, mine were not, they were separate except the screws used to attach the seat.

SPEAKING OF THE SEAT...this is where the 5 star became a 4. This seat, remember I was only on it for 21 minutes, is..........exactly what you'd expect from a budget bike. I can't criticize it TOO much (it's a budget priced bike) but I will more than likely be spending a little bit extra to get a seat cushion which would raise it up to about a $160 bike, so, food for thought.
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Wonderful bike for the price I paid (around $130 at the time). Just because these folding bikes look like folding ironing boards doesn't mean they aren't mechanically sound for what they do--it's a great design that I wish I had decades ago--lightweight and takes up little space. My bike snob friends scoff at me, but I don't care! Chances are their heavy, over-priced stationary bikes are sitting in their basement unused, when this folding bike can be moved around (in front of the TV or in the kitchen) whenever I want. It's no good to have an exercise bike if you never use it!

However, I've only had it a short while and can't vouch for how long the parts will last--that is still to be determined. It seems well built, but not heavy-duty like a bike at the gym, so I wouldn't stand on the pedals, which would probably put too much force on the mechanism and might upset the center of gravity. The seat post flexes slightly in use at my weight (165 lbs), but seems sound. It is extremely quiet and doesn't even vibrate the floor when using it.

There is no pulse monitor nor recumbent seat, but I have good balance and can kind of sit upright to relax the neck if I don't want to lean on the handlebars.

I ordered the NS-652 model since I am 5' 10" male with medium-length legs, and it extends high enough for full leg extension, with room to spare, so I would expect that it would provide full leg extension for someone 5' 11", too. Some people don't prefer or want that much extension, so it might also work for someone 6' or taller if they like their legs a little bent. Knees might get close to the handlebars for taller people, but my knees have a lot of space. For much shorter people, Marcy has a smaller NS-654 model that might be more suitable.

I was worried about some of the reviews mentioning that the seat is hard, but it's just dense foam like what you might have a gym, not hard like a board, with a seam around the back that is comfortable enough for me, but stationary gel/foam bike seat covers are available and not too expensive if that is a concern, which also has the nice benefit of increasing seat height another inch or so, too. Just make sure you get one big enough to fit the dimensions of the seat.

I am a masters runner (do occasional races) and have a fitness bike for outdoor cross-training, but I'm using this stationary bike for indoor recovery of a sprained ankle, and the resistance level 8 does seem to provide about the same resistance level that I use on stationary bikes at the gym for a casual cardio workout, but I'm not a cyclist nor triathlete. Levels 1-8 do provide noticeably different resistance which is nice, since I can dial it down until my ankle heals. Sometimes I may just want to increase circulation, not necessarily get a cardio workout, and I can just hop on and off, doing 5-minute sessions throughout the day.

The frame is well built, well-painted, well-packed with good instructions, comes with wrenches, and was easy to assemble (about an hour). I had to be careful threading in the 4 bolts that mount the handlebar assembly to make sure they weren't cross-threaded and stripped, but I took my time to hand-screw them in first to get them started and they were fine. And I had to take some time to make sure I got the correct orientation on the pedal safety straps by looking at various pictures before attaching.

The photos don't do it justice. The one I received looks better in person than in the photo since it has a slightly darker shade of white and the seat is black only (no light patch on the back). The front part of the frame with dual bars is also thinner and looks better in person, something hard to tell in the side-view photos. It has a neat little flywheel that you can see spinning through the translucent housing. The LCD panel is spartan but seems to work well and changes between a scanning mode where it rotates through the speed, time, distance, calories, odometer, or you can press the button to stay on just one of them. It will automatically turn on and off when you pedal and stop pedaling, but you need to supply it with two AAA batteries which are not included.

It also stands upright on its own when folded, a nice feature, and you can just fold it and stand it in a corner--no need to lean it against a wall, and it looks nice. It doesn't have wheels but is light enough for me to just lift and carry to where I want to put it, but it might be a little heavy for an old or frail person to lift, and I do have to lift my leg over knee height to get on on the seat, something to keep in mind if it's for someone lacking mobility. Folding and unfolding it is quick as long as I look to see when the holes line up for the safety pin as I fold the frame.
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on January 24, 2023
Style: Upright WhiteVerified Purchase
Es una buena bicicleta, me gustó lo practico que fue armarla, me gusta que no hace ruido hasta el momento, llevo 12 días usándola sin ningún problema, si mides 1.60 está bastante bien, ya que en el nivel más bajo del asiento la pude acomodar bien, pero no sé lo recomendaría a alguien que midiera menos de eso ya que no va a alcanzar, cuenta con 8 niveles y está bastante bien si quieres ejercitarte un poco desde casa, otra cosa bastante buena es que es compacta, lo que hace que no ocupe tanto espacio!
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on January 24, 2023
Es una buena bicicleta, me gustó lo practico que fue armarla, me gusta que no hace ruido hasta el momento, llevo 12 días usándola sin ningún problema, si mides 1.60 está bastante bien, ya que en el nivel más bajo del asiento la pude acomodar bien, pero no sé lo recomendaría a alguien que midiera menos de eso ya que no va a alcanzar, cuenta con 8 niveles y está bastante bien si quieres ejercitarte un poco desde casa, otra cosa bastante buena es que es compacta, lo que hace que no ocupe tanto espacio!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy recomendable
Reviewed in Mexico on September 15, 2022
Style: Upright BlackVerified Purchase
Bastante recomendable, relación costo-beneficio
C.W
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I need.
Reviewed in Canada on July 14, 2021
Style: Upright BlackVerified Purchase
I ordered this because space is at a premium in my apartment. This takes up very little room even when opened up. Very easy to put together (easily done by one person despite the warnings about using two people) with clear instructions, and all tools provided. Well-packed and it arrived very fast!
I bought this because the reviews said it was very quiet (neighbours!). It is whisper quiet - so much so that I can hardly hear it. The tension at the top is just enough for me (senior woman) and the height adjustment is great. I'm 5' 1" with short legs, and this fits perfectly for cycling - I have it at the lowest seat setting. It is hard to climb over the centre to mount - (short people problems) but once I'm settled it's just fine. Very stable as well. You *can* spin, but it would be difficult - it's really not designed for that. My legs do stretch out fully when cycling, so someone with a shorter inseam (I'm 28") may have a problem cycling. The seat is ok - but then all bicycle seats are ok. It's not replaceable.

All in all, I'm very pleased with this purchase. The quality is good, nicely machined parts, no difficult or stripped threads or screws, and it looks nice.

Edited to add: I've been using this bike for a while now, and love it more than when I first got it. So comfortable, and gives me a pretty good cardio workout, and the seat is quite comfortable now I'm used to it. Great bike!
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Monika M
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this bike!
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2021
Style: Recumbent BlackVerified Purchase
Excellent bike! Quiet, sturdy, easy to assemble and fold away. Excellent value for the price!
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snyagma
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent bike for Seniors, beginner fitness , rehabilitation
Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2020
Style: Upright WhiteVerified Purchase
My husband and i bought this bike for continued fitness training in the home while gyms, pools etc were closed.
We are well into the senior category, but do keep fit as best we can on a regular basis.
this bike is perfect for us. We have the seat at the highest level so that our legs can stretch out when pedal at the bottom. i am 5ft.5inch; husband is 5 ft 10-11.
getting on the bike seat might be a bit difficult for some as the mount is quite high, and getting ones leg over the cross bar might be difficult for some, but this should not dissuade anyone from purchasing and using this bike.
perhaps a stool nearby would help some to get onto the seat.
the bike is very stable, we were able to put it together easily with the instructions in about 30-45 minutes.
it has very minimal readings, , distance, timing, etc. No pulse reading, but we do have fitbits if we need to know the pulse readings.
if you are trying to rehabilitate knees, hips, back etc, this will be a good asset to your home, with minimal floor space.
we get a good workout for conditioning and cardio and can keep our legs, knees and hips gaining strength each day instead of losing strength.
i recommend this bike . it is very well made , size is easy to fit into small spaces. very quiet
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