1 comments about Lifecore LC-800RB Recumbent Exercise Bike.

1. This machine is quiet and sturdy. I am well above the weight limit (or I assume I am for fear of actually LOOKING at a scale any time this decade) and it has worked like a charm. Cozy seat and good adjustability. The computer is basic at best, but I don't really need something capable of interfacing with the NASA space monitor to get my workout done. This is a good buy at a good price! I say go. Be ware, though, the sellers are rude and not exactly on top of things. This may end up affecting your experience. They waited a month to take the money out of my account, so I wasn't prepared for it when it happened. That sucked.

No comments about Powerline® P1 Multi-Station Home Gym.

1 comments about Fitness Plus Exercise Bike Commercial Quality.

1. Product details states that shipping weight is 250lbs. In reality it was 150lbs, shipped via the cheapset slowest method known to man apparently; took almost a month to get this thing. It arrived, "all assembly required" Quality is not commercial, its just a Chinese knock-off product. Wheel resistance by two dodgey felt break pads. Within minutes one side was reverberating and making all sorts of noise. When the pads wear out, or the whole thing falls apart, which ever comes first and shouldn't be very long I'll consign it to the junk heap where it belongs and buy something decent. You won't be saving money here, just wasting it.

2 comments about HealthTrainer 440r Recumbent Exercise Bike.

1. It took my son and me about one hour to assemble the bike. The instructions were fine, though be careful to adjust the tension rod pretty tight or it will slip out of the anchor (step 7 of 8). Other than that, which was about a 10 minute detour, no problems.
   
   I rode the bike for half an hour and thought it was very good for the price in terms of stability (I weigh about 180 pounds) and smooth pedaling. The electronic console is pretty useless as is the pulse monitor, so I wore a Polar chest strap and wrist monitor. The only problem with riding is that the resistance cannot get very high, so the workout is more "spinning" than "mashing".
   
   Usually I ride the expensive Life Fitness at a club and got this for quick and convenient home workouts. Assuming it will be reasonably durable, I think the bike delivers a nice value for the money.



2. I bought this product and the company, Keys Fitness, sent a model with two defects. After spending more than an hour on the telephone with their representative, taking and sending photos of the defect(s), and at his direction spending upwards of $20.00 of my own money for a tool to pull the pedal assembly, I was told by the representative I was working with that he was presenting my case to management and I would hear soon. When I finally grew impatient and inquired, I found that he had gone on vacation aand nother representative e-mail me that the problem was "in management's hands and they are reviewing it." That was almost a week ago now, and I have still heard nothing. Are/were they just waiting out the 30 days???

No comments about BodyMax(TM) Push-Up Trainer.

1 comments about Weslo Weslo Pursuit E28 Bike.

1. I bought this item because it is small and easy to move around. That is about all that is good with this unit. After one week of use it began to fall apart. Even with replacement parts, the bike still did not perform. I returned it and upgraded to a more expensive bike. There is a reason this bike is only $99.99. It will not stand the test of time and it will break. Do yourself a favor and purchase another product.

5 comments about HealthTrainer 660r Recumbent Exercise Bike.

1. We bought this for our daughter who is not able to go to a gym yet because she needs to lose some weight before she can walk farther without running out of o2. We bought it on March 09, 2008. She is making wonderful strides and really is focusing more on eating right, losing the weight, and regaining strength as she has now been doagnosed with Diabetes II. This unit was relatively easy to put together (occassionally you need another pair of hands) and it is totally holding together although she is beyond the "recommended" max weight. The price is fantastic and is less than anywhere else I looked for it. She has not said anything about any extracurricular noises and the way the seat and handles are set up it is so much more comfortable than the ones where the handlebars are above the level of the seat itself. This is a blessing since her derriere and hips are in need of a little extra room. Unless she tells us otherwise anytime soon I highly recommend this recumbent bike to anyone. Oh and it looks and feels sturdier than the more expensive "name" brands. Good luck and happy cycling!



2. I'm sorry to hear others have had problems with the a few of the bike's plastic pieces being cracked upon arrival. (I am happy to see that the company's customer service has responded by replacing the problem pieces.)
   
   I must have been living on lucky street that week because my bike arrived in 5 days in PERFECT CONDITION! (Maybe folks who are satisfied haven't bothered to write the majority of this bike's reviews?)
   
   I would quickly like to echo a few points from previous reviews:
   
   The bike has an EXCELLENT variety of workout plans from easy to advanced. The bike works FLAWLESSLY in conjunction with these controls and they are extremely easy to master. (I was "test riding" within about a minute of assembling the bike-- without reading any instructions at all.
   
   The assembly instructions do leave a lot to be desired. As noted in another review, about 2/3rd's through the assembly, you are told to place a protective sheath on the front of the machine as a prelude to several other final instructions. What they DON'T tell you is the protective sheath is ALREADY SCREWED IN and NEEDS TO BE UNSCREWED and REMOVED to finish the final installation instructions. (How weird!) Overall, I recommend a friend help (if at all possible.) One person can do it-- but (2) people are ideal-- as the bike is heavy too.
   
   Otherwise, the bike stands up to any bike at any gym I have ever belonged to! As long as you take your time assembling the machine (and it does take patience at certain points)-- I suspect you'll get years of use from this bike.
   
   Finally, the seat is very comfortable (remember to tighten the positioning knob when you find your desired position before beginnning your workout) and the bike is WHISPER QUIET-- which makes it perfect for apartment use.
   
   I bought it as a Gold Box special (which was a STEAL at $299) but I already have a friend who bought one for $399 and thinks it is worth EVERY penny. (I do too!)
   
   No tax, FREE shipping and DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR? Please! I'd like to see another retail outlet beat that!



3. We purchased this bike on a "Today's Deal" for only $299 so I thought the bike would be pretty low quality. However, I am really surprised at the quality of the bike--it is almost as good as the bikes at the gym. Ours also arrived with some of the plastic covers broken and cracked in a few small places, but for $299 I was not going to send it back for some very minor cosmetic defects. I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants a quiet, comfortable bike at an excellent price.



4. I ordered the bike on 1-18-2008; it arrived on 1-23-2008; 5 days... not bad. The bike was left at the door before I arrived home. No problem since my wife dragged it in the house. I was concerned that it may have been damaged since there was a couple of significant holes in the box.
   
   I carefully unpacked everything the next day and it appeared undamaged. A bolt, nut and washer was loose in the bottom of the box. I discovered later they turned out to go to the front of the bike under the plastic housing. They must have worked loose during the shipment.
   
   The bike went together fairly easy. The directions for the most part are well written with the exception of a few typo's. The added illustrations are also helpful. The last step in the directions could have been written a little better since the plastic housing needs to be removed to correctly install the piece that fits over the sleeve. This is not mentioned in the directions.
   
   The owners manual comes with some useful illustrations of stretching exercises that can be very beneficial before using the bike. The bike itself is a solid construction and quiet during operation. The blue screen is easy to read and seems to work quite well when programming different fitness levels.
   
   I did some research on recumbent bikes before this ordering the Health Trainer 660R. The Schwinn 231 gets rave reviews but is about $200 more in price. The Health Trainer 660R has just as many features and a better warranty.
   
   My family and I are quiet satisfied with the bike; it's a great piece of equipment that was sold at a reasonable price. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality recumbent bike.



5. I saw the other review that mentioned broken pieces and still ordered because I figured it was an unlucky shipping problem. However, it seems to be a serious inadequate packing or construction issue. Mine arrived with no damage to the outer shipping box, but when I opened it, two parts of the plastic case were broken, and a metal piece was bent, making the piece unusable.

No comments about Silent Magnetic Resistance Upright Bike- 155300R.

No comments about Ironman 350R Recumbent Exercise Bike.

No comments about Kettler Edition Speed Pro Exercise Bike.