Stationary cycling is one of the most effective low-impact aerobic exercises for increasing your metabolism for more efficient calorie and fat burning without the impact on your joints. Choose your own workout intensity with the 8-step adjustable tension control, or use one of the the 6 preset programs: Fat Burn, Maximum Fat Burn, Aerobic, Hill, Interval, or Mountain. The electronic, battery-operated monitor lets you know when you are working within your target heart rate zone, and keeps you motivated during your workout by displaying speed, distance, time, and calories burned. The aero handlebars have built-in pulse sensors take your pulse. The oversized, molded seat is padded and adjustable to fit any size rider. Because it is an impact-free activity, stationery cycling can be a lifelong form of exercise. For effective aerobic exercise, work within your target heart rate zone (70% to 85% of your maximum heart rate).
Price: $199.00
Features
- Silent magnetic resistance and 8 tension settings
- Multifunction LCD monitor with 6 preset programs
- Built-in heart rate monitor
- Adjustable seat height, oversized, molded seat and foot pedals
- Wheels for easy portability
User Reviews
Great product
Delivered in a timely manner
Very useful in prep. for knee surgery, as well as after
Would highly recommend purchase -- Stamina Pro 15-5300
Since I've bought the bike (about a year ago) I've gone through two belts on it. The company was good about sending me a free replacement belt, but the design of the bike is flawed. This bike might be ok if you plan on peddling like a slow poke, but if you want any type of workout I'd look elsewhere. I'm looking for a replacement bike now. -- Pass on this one
The seat is just slightly wobbly at times but still seems stable. Otherwise, it's a very good buy, quiet and reasonably comfortable but I am 5'6" and 120 lbs. I can't say what it would be like if I were a really big person. I would recommend it overall. -- Very good purchase for the money
I had read reviews about the bike being wobbly, or difficult to put together, or not having the ability to select a display other than scan. The bike I got had very minor shipping damage which does not appear to impair the bike's performance, or its useful life. The bike's four floor pads are designed so that if it wobbles, simply rotate the floor pad to eliminate the unwanted movement. The electronics are simple to operate, and yes, you can choose which aspect of your ride you'd like to moniter. (ie. time, distance, calories burned, heart rate, etc.) I am 5'9" and weigh 240, the bike is a good fit for me and supports me sturdily as I ride. If it weren't for the shipping damage, the bike would be perfect. -- Fairly satisfied
This bike is decent or the price. It works quite well - the range of resistance is pretty good and the heart rate monitor is decent so long as you keep your hands on the monitor points for at least a minute, otherwise it starts over trying to evaluate your heart rate. The main part of the unit is pre-assembled and the remainder isn't too difficult.
The person complaining that the tension control does nothing probably didn't follow the instructions to hook up the tension cable during setup, and to everyone complaining about the display cycling through the various readouts: just hit the "Mode" button! This let's you choose what it displays, and it stops the automatic cyclcing!
A few things that I have found annoying:
* The seat is uncomfortable. Maybe it's because I'm tall, but the main thing I want on a device that I'm going to use a lot is a comfy seat. I was not impressed at all with the one that came with it. If anyone has found a way to attach a better seat please leave a comment!
* If you stop using it briefly to take a short break the display clears within a minute or two, losing the estimated calories burned so far. This is quite annoying.
* After using it for a while, mine has developed a small rattle/tick as I turn the pedals. I haven't cared enough to open it to see if it's correctable. Sometimes it goes away.
* Inside there is some kind of band that acts as a chain between some of the parts. After a bit of use this band seems to rub against some of the internal parts and deposits black filings on my carpet. They don't stain, but occasional vacuuming is required.
* The plastic for the shell is a bit brittle and easy to crack.
* The heart-rate monitor takes a while to recover and find your accurate heart rate if you remove your hands from the monitor points on the handle bars.
Overall it's stood up fairly well and for the price it's definitely a good starter bike. I would give it 4/5 if not for the quality of the seat. -- Decent for the price
