Reviews about Stationary Bikes

Manatee60 says "I've used this bike almost every day since 1994!" about Life Fitness Life Cycle 5500

Manatee60 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:47:53 GMT

This is a very basic, simple, easy to use exercise bike. It has three programs: manual, hill and random. The resistance range is 0 to 12. I generally use the hill program, which must be done in increments of 6, 12, 18 or 24 minutes. It has a nice display face upon which I usually rest a book or magazine. It is lightweight and easy to move. The only change I made was to upgrade the seat to an "E Z Seat" which is more comfortable to me. Everything else I have kept as it originally was. I have used other, newer Life Fitness equipment in hotel gyms since I bought my Lifecycle 5500, and other having fancy features like heart monitor in the handlebars, I don't see any reason to buy anything better than what I have. It is extremely reliable and gives me a good workout in the privacy of my home. No frills, but good fitness!

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Shaquita says "Let's get ready to rumble" about Life Fitness Life fitness Stationary Bike

Shaquita — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:47:07 GMT

The lifefitness stationary bike is a top priority. The bike is equipped with adjustableseating for comfort during exercise. If you have long legs you don't need to worry about losing posture because you have to squench down in your seat. You simply adjust the seating to ensure length. If you have shorter legs all you don't need to worry about losing posture by arching forward and losing stamina. Simply readjust the seating for acurate measure. The Stationary bike also come with a heart rate monitor. You can choose your workout program and make sure that your heartrate is being monitored during your exercise routine. The Lifetime Fitness Stationary bike is enjoyable because during the workout you can be rest assured that the heartrate monitor is keeping a steady pace of your heartrate and you don't need to overwork yourself to make sure that you are working up a sweat and burning calories. The bike is also up to date so that you are confident that the right muscles are...

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wallauera says "Life fitness bike2000 does what its supposed to do!!!" about Life Fitness Bike2000

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brandog1993 says "The bike 3000 is nothing compared to a real bike" about BioMaster Bike 3000

brandog1993 — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:50:13 GMT

Many people enjoy excersice particularly riding a bike. So many people go out and buy a sationary bike. This is ok but is nothing compared to actually riding a real bike outdoors. With an outdoor bike you get fresh air, better excersise and a variety of scenery to go with it. The bike 3000 is a good bike offering many good qualities a bike buyer is looking for but i would still recommend buying a real bike to enjoy riding in the out of doors area around your lovely home. You might ask me why im adising this? Well nothing beats the fresh air and scenery. You can find many sceninc bike trails around your house for intersting and entertaining rides. You can even take your entire family on bike rides and maybe stop at a playground to play. So instead of wasting your money on a staionary bike, instead buy a real bike and enjoy the fresh clean air and qualit time with your family and frinds and with monteh nature.

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deemathes says "A quality recumbent bike great for fat burning and cardio!" about Proform SR30

deemathes — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:39:03 GMT

I have owned this recumbent bike for quite a few years now and still love it! It would have to flat out not work anymore for me to replace it.

I love the fact that it is a recumbent bike as it takes all the pressure off my back. I tend to bike for forty five to sixty minutes so I really appreciate being comfortable while I do it. The seat adjusts forward and back for optimal leg positioning. The straps adjust on the pedals as well.

The console has numbers big enough to read comfortably, and has many different modes to help monitor your workout. I appreciate knowing how many miles I rode, miles/kilometers per hour, calories and fat calories burned, and length of time I worked out. It has a heart rate monitor in the grips which can be used to make sure you are hitting your target heart rate to ensure you are getting the most out of your workout. It is very accurate, as I compared it to my standard heart rate monitor and monitoring my heart rate manually and all three came within a...

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darlyn63 says "Great Bike for all types of weather, helped after having kids." about sears XC1000 Stationary Bike

darlyn63 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:10:10 GMT

We purchased this bike after I had our son 27 years ago. To help me get back into shape. Has a tension nob to turn to make riding more difficult. The only thing I ended up not liking was the seat size, my butt would get sore. My nice hubby heard me complain about this and purchased a bigger more comfy seat. I still have the bike, although I do not ride it as much as I would like to. (Kind of afraid the dogs might stick their nose in the spokes). It's lasted a long time. I've been happy. And I did get my body back after each child :~).

It's nice to have a bike for indoors, no matter what the weather, rain, snow your still able to get that workout in. One of these days I will upgrade, just as soon as I get my home in order. Then on to winning the lottery for a work out room.

Sorry all I had happy fingers. The bike is XC1000. I don't see how I can change the About title. It's old, maybe I am also...lol.

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GreenEyed says "Poses Safety hazard!" about Stamina Products Stride Cycle

GreenEyed — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:22:19 GMT

I purchased the Stamina Stride Cycle from Wal-Mart at a cost of just a little over $23.00, which included the tax. I was attracted by its small size, since it is basically a set of pedals, with adjustable tension, on a frame with rubber pads to prevent sliding while in use. The general idea is to sit in a chair, preferably one without wheels I found, and cycle with your legs only. The pros of this particular cycle are its size, which is small enough to store in a closet or under a bed, and its cost, which is far less than most traditional stationary cycles. However, the cons definitely outweigh the pros. The first difficulty I encountered was finding a chair of the right height to comfortably work the pedals. My next difficulty was the tendency of the tension mechanism to loosen as soon as I began pedaling. Then, despite the rubber pads on the bottom of the frame, the cycle still slides forward as you pedal, until your legs are stretched out too far to do it anymore.The motion of the pedals...

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Dak101 says "A great buy!" about freesport Statoinary Bike

Dak101 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:22:36 GMT

This is an outstanding Statoinary bike. It has great features. Things like speed control. Fan speed. Mile odometer. Fitness-Events.com tests and reviews several brands of recumbent and upright exercise bikes from Schwinn, Life Cycle, Star Trac, Cybex and True. In addition to testing the bikes, they evaluate construction… and durability, ease of use, price, warranty and value. The overwhelming favorite brand is Schwinn, but their final assessment does not list the different features of the individual Schwinn models, nor do they do a detailed comparison of Schwinn with the other brands of exercise bikes mentioned. And while they specifically mention the Schwinn 230 and Schwinn 231 models, they also say the Schwinn Evolution and IC series line of spinner bikes are a hit, but they don't cite specific model numbers. It's unclear how often this website is updated, however. How to get motivated on this bike: Get motivated: You add commitment to your goals when you know people will miss you if...

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subhaayyappan says "Weslo makes my mind free and relaxed" about weslo Weslo Pursuit S 2.8 Upright Exercise Cycle

subhaayyappan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:36:22 GMT

I was worried about my blood glucose level, especially in winter not able to go to gym. That time I went to my friends house and saw this weslo pursuit 2.8 upright exercise cycle. He recommended this product to me and i did my research in the internet.I was very much satisfied by this weslo exercise cycle and bought it. It was easy to assemble. Now my mind is relaxed and able to burn calories daily at home itself. I can watch TV and do my gym at home with the help of Weslo cycle.It is really a very good choice for everyone who has diabetes and must exercise daily. We need not bundle ourself in the cold weather to go to the gym. People who are health conscious can also try this product. It has a adjustable seat which helps both me and my husband to do on the same machine. The convenient , built-in heart rate monitor will accurately display your heart rate to keep you in your target zone.It has a adjustable resistance.If you want to burn more calories we can increase the intensity....

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sissbarb says "I need it to get my day off to a good start." about Ironman M3R Recumbent Bike

sissbarb — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:27:23 GMT

I have ridden this bike everyday for the last four years for 35 minutes. It has served me well. During that time I have had to replace straps that hold my feet on the pedals twice and the back cushion once. Each time I called the parts department at their main headquarters, and they were invariably helpful and nice. Once they did not have the parts in stock, and there was a delay in getting them. Another time they sent the wrong part even though I'd given them the correct number from the diagram in the instruction book. They said to just keep the wrong part, and they shipped the right one. They did that promptly. I have been very pleased with their parts replacement service. They have been more helpful than any other company from which I've ordered replacement parts. The bike has held up well considering the usage I have given it. The electronic part has worked well, too. The guidebook gives good directions for setting up an exercise program, and I have followed...

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notfornothing58 says "This is very easy to use and produces great results." about Stamina Products Stamina UX2 Air Bike

notfornothing58 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:00:05 GMT

About a year ago I developed osteoarthritis in my hip. I use to walk daily but that became very difficult to do. I didn't want to give up my fitness because I've always been one to stay in shape so I started shopping for a stationary bike that would help maintain muscle strength while not having a hard impact on cartilage. I decided to purchased the Stamina bike because I liked that it was portable and I also liked that it had a gauge telling me how many miles I had biked, the time it took me, and the calories I burned. It also has a resistance knob so I can make my biking more difficult if I want to. After using the bike for almost a year, I am very happy to report that my legs remained toned, and I feel that the bike has actually helped in my arthritis treatment. I use it three to four times a week for about twenty five minutes and I have incereased the resistance on it several times to strength my workouts. This bike is great on those days when I'm a bit off and don't feel...

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BECKRI says "Adequate and quiet..." about Marcy PL-43211 Upright Mag Cycle

BECKRI — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:58:36 GMT

I have been generally just a walker. But in the last year I have been having knee pain. I learned from a physical thereapist that the best exercise for my particular problem would be to bicycle to strengthen the muscles around my inner side of the knees. I bought this bike on Amazon after researching a little bit on various sites. I just wanted something small, simple to use, and basic, as well as affordable. This fit the bill. Some of the reviewers on Amazon seemed to have difficulty putting the bike together, but we did not, even though the tools mentioned as being included on the box were not included. Once we had it together it was simple to adjust the height for me. There are 8 levels of difficulty. I started out at about a 3 or 4 and make my way up to 8 during a workout, then wind back down to the 3 or 4 at the end. The main thing I noticed is just how quiet this thing is. I can do this before the kids get up and they won't be woke by it, it's that quiet! It...

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CodyT509 says "Good workouts on this bike." about Schwinn Prostock

CodyT509 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:51:50 GMT

Once-upon-a-time, there was a worthless piece of land known as the Kingdom of Wartlestoff. In the native language, Wartlestoff meant small painful swelling under the armpit. The people called it Wartlestoff because they couldn't actually name it shithole which was their first suggestion.

Wartlestoff was known throughout the continent for two things: 1. A really low average age of the citizens that was due to an incredibly high suicide rate and the fact that most people over five years-old tried to leave the country 2. A really low birth rate that was due to the fact there wasn't anybody in Wartlestoff that anybody wanted to have sex with.

Wartlestoff had been the object of several brutal wars by its neighboring countries, with each side claiming Wartlestoff belonged to the other. During a particularly brutal war, someone got the idea that they could declare Wartlestoff an autonomous state and everybody could go home.

A new formed country, even a lousy one like Wartlestoff, could be turned...

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moodyb21223 says "The Weslo Pursuit is awesome!" about weslo Pursuit

moodyb21223 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:01:33 GMT

I have had the Weslo Pursuit 719 for about three years now. I think the Weslo is ideal for me. I am in my fourties and really don't require a top of the line exercise bike. The Weslo is just fine for me. It has tension knobs, it measures your calories burned, fat calories burned, time riding, speed you are riding at and the time you have been on the machine. It also measures your heart rate and has a chart that tells you if you are in the right range for a maximum cardiac workout. The bike may not be like the fancy newer models, but for someone like me, it is ideal. The seat adjusts and the bike itself adjusts front wards and backwards. I am not that tall, so my legs do not reach the pedals if I sit too far back. I really like my Weslo Pursuit 719. The only bad thing that I can think of is that it is a little on the heavy side. Moving it from room to room is a bit of a chore sometimes. I move it around so I can watch tv. Other than that, I would recommend the Weslo Pursuit series. Thank...

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rentnum01 says "Keeps me fit & my legs looking good!" about Schwinn Active 10

rentnum01 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:14:13 GMT

I have been using this bike for two years and I compltely love it. I use it daily. I picked up this bike for the convenience of exercise in the home, especially when weather is bad. I ultimately chose it for the low price, decent reviews, long warranty and trusted brand name.

Assembly is very simple, I had it together in 15 minutes and tools are included.

The bikes feature's are extremely limited, but I didn't pay for bells and whistles. You get six preprogrammed exercise profiles plus a free form mode where you adjust resistance on the fly. You cannot set custom programs, but this is not a drawback for me- I wouldn't bother doing that anyway. Navigating the menu, like anything with this few buttons, takes some getting used to but is only a hassle at first.

It's easy to adjust the seat height and handlebar tilt, but note that there is no way to adjust the seat post angle. If it's uncomfortable, you'll have to play with the seat height and handlebar tilt until it feels better.

The unit is...

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dolphin9600 says "An awesome alternative when you can't get outside to ride!" about Golds Gym Power Spin 210 U

dolphin9600 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:34:17 GMT

I have had the Gold's Gym Power Spin 210 U for a few years and really enjoy it. This stationary bike has a lot of features for the price. It has eight preset workouts-and they are awesome! They automatically adjust the resistance and gives you a warning to let you know when it is going to change the resistance. It has a speaker for your mp3 player. Not one of the best features, but works well enough. It has a three speed fan-low, high and then it has a setting that the speed of the fan goes as fast as you pedal so you are in control of how high the fan speed goes. The display is a great motivator. It displays the minutes, calories and distance. It has numerous digital resistance settings to make your workout a challenge. You get a great lower body workout with this stationary bike and it is a good form of cardio. It also has a 'book rack' above the digital readout panel and it also has a bottle holder. The only two things I can think of that would improve this bike is if it had the moveable...

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katcelata says "A Lifesaver!!!!" about Stamina Products Stamina Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike

katcelata — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:44:18 GMT

This Stamina Recumbent Bike is one of the best buys I have ever made. I have a very bad knee problem, and consequently have become very unfit, weak, and attempting to get back in shape has become a real struggle. The Recumbent facet of this bike enables me to have a reasonable workout without hurting or taxing me bad knee. The seat is very comfortable and the bike is low to the ground and extremely stable, so getting on and off is not frightening or dangerous for me, with my very unstable balance. The monitor screen is great, allowing me to easily track my time and distance, which are the most important items for me. As well you can check pulse, calories burned etc. The resistance is very easily adjustable without interrupting the workout. Though the bike looks large at first glance, it is a very convenient footprint and fits very well into my very tiny apartment- with the recumbent style I am easily able to slant it out from the corner of my bedroom and really save space. I am very pleased...

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KaciOhio says "Stamina UX2 Air Bike does its job and is cheaply priced. " about Stamina Products UX2 Air Bike

KaciOhio — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:09:07 GMT

I've had this Air Bike for about 2 years and it's pretty good. You sit on the seat which is adjustable and put your feet on the pedals and grab ahold of the handlebars that move as your feet move and it works your arms too. You can adjust the resistance and it has a inTouch Digital Fitness Monitor in front of you that you turn on and it tells you how long you've been exercising, how many calories you've burnt, how many miles you've gone and the speed your going. The bolts get loose all the time and when you exercise on it it wobbles a little bit and feels unstable because you have to keep tightening those bolts up. It's very loud and is a bulky heavy bike and hard to store away. It sits right in the middle of my living room and gets in everyones way. I bought it from Walmart and cost me right at 80 bucks. I use it 3-4 times a week and it makes me sweat so badddd it hurts. It really does do it's job but has a few tiny problems as listed. Not bad overall.

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Nancy44 says "Great if you like to exercise" about weslo Cardio Trainer

Nancy44 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:20:45 GMT

I bought this for $40 at a garage sale and it still works great. I've never had any problems with it. I like the fact that you can adjust the resistance on it, and you get a really good workout. It has a digital display which still works fine. It has two handle adjustments, I call it my "Push Me, Pull You".

When I first started using it, it took me a while to get used to. The workouts are great if you start out slowly and gradually build up, as with any exercise or piece of equipment. The seat is very comfortable and adjustable as well. After several years of having this, I use this stationary bike more than when I had a regular bicycle. During the summer, I sometimes move it inside to my atrium due to the hot Texas heat.

I'd like to get my husband to try it and someday, he just might. I use it to keep in shape, since, as they say, "It's easier to keep the weight off than to get it off".

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Dread09 says "Even If the Price has gone ape It will make u get in shape" about weslo Pursuit E40

Dread09 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:48:43 GMT

This stationary bike has loads of bells and whistles! The SMR Silent Magnetic Resistance frictionless system allows you to adjust your workout intensity without interrupting your workout. The 10 intensity levels allows the customer to reach specific workout and conditioning goals and the 8 personal trainer workouts control resistance of your bike for targeted, goal oriented training.

Simply grip handlebars for convenient, accurate heart rate reading and the large LCD display easy to read; tracks speed, time, distance, calories, and pulse so customer can monitor progress. Find a comfortable seat position for height and posture with the adjustable seat! Assembly required. Imported.

Features:

Accessory Holder: Yes

Console Type: LCD

Console Read Out(s): Calories

Console Read Out(s): Speed

Console Read Out(s): Heart Rate

Console Read Out(s): Distance

Console Read Out(s): Time

Educational Material(s) : Manual

EKG Grip: Yes

Material Content: Stainless Steel, Plastic, Rubber

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