VANSWE Recumbent Exercise Bike for Adults Seniors – Recumbent Bikes for Home with Magnetic

Great indoor bike for the price.
I was skeptical about this item due to the low price. However, I am pleasantly surprised at the quality and relative ease of assembly.Assembly: It took me about 90 minutes to assembly, 30 of which involved unwrapping the yards of tape, plastic, and styrofoam in which the bike is packed. The bike comes with a box wrench and combo Allen wrench/screwdriver needed for assembly. The most important tool for assembly however is a box cutter to open the box and free the pieces. The actual assembly was easy–in the first step, make sure to attach the two base pieces in the correct place. The one with wheels goes on the front with the wheels facing forward and slightly down.Bike: Once assembled, the bike is VERY sturdy and balanced. No movement front-to-back or side-to-side. There is a knob at the bottom of the frame below the seat that can be adjusted so there are five contact points to anchor the bike. You can easily move it by lifting the rear of the bike and using the small rollers on the front. This might be tougher on carpet as opposed to a smooth surface. The only flimsy part of the bike is the plastic monitor. The edge on top of the monitor fits a cell phone, Kindle, or tablet. It is not deep enough for a book. The footprint of the bike is great for a small space. I would guess you need a space about 3′ x 5′ to use the bike; 2′ x 5′ when it is not in use.Use: This bike is very quiet, as advertised. I use a fitness tracker so I have not connected the monitor to the apps noted in the instructions. I used the monitor to gauge speed. The resistance adjustment is pretty easy to access while riding and can be adjusted while you ride. One caution is that this is not a bike for someone six feet or taller. I am about 5′ 9″ in workout shoes, and there is only a couple of inches left to adjust the seat for someone taller. The seat is comfortable. The back rest is also comfortable, but gets warm. A mesh back rest would be a better design.Conclusion: I highly recommend this bike if you need a low-cost, high-quality recumbent bike, do not have much space, and want something quiet to operate.

Pretty nice ride
Very easy to put together – I’m pretty handy. Nice overall size. The computer system seems really accurate with 1 exception. No matter how I try, I cannot get the heart rate sensors on the arms to work right. It’s ok – I like my pulse oxcymeter to track my O2 levels – I have asthma. Riding is very pleasant, I’m 5’4″ and it was easy to adjust things to fit me. And it’s SO quiet! That’s awesome.The bike comes with 16 different resistance levels. I didn’t find much difference in the levels until I got to 10 and I finally settled on 16 – the highest setting. It still wasn’t as much resistance as I wanted or was use to so I reached out to the company. They got back to me within 24 hours with a possible solution. Unfortunately it required I remove a piece I simply wasn’t strong enough to do. The main foot pedal that I’m sure is put on with some machine. Not the foot piece – the arm that holds the pedal. Well, I tried. But overall I’m very happy with my choice. And now I have a spot for my kindle so I can read if I want. Well worth the price and the customer service was spot on.

Comfortable and Sturdy – great buy!
I was reading reviews all over the place – some said it would live up to all of its 380 lbs weight capacity, others said it probably wouldn’t be good for anyone over 200 lbs. I have found that it is very sturdy, and the capacity given is probably accurate. It’s really sturdy for such an inexpensive exercise bike. I’ve ridden a regular bike, but new to a recumbent exercise bike, and I find the lower tension levels to be plenty for someone just starting out with this kind of equipment. I did not experience any noise, it was very smooth. I’m not using the pulse sensor so I can’t comment on that, but as someone who’s short and round, this bike works great – the seat back leans slightly back which can be helpful for folks who have a tummy that might get in the way when pedaling. I am not really using the screen since I just track with my own wrist tracker, but it does measure distance, time, etc. And there’s a place you can put a book or your tablet or phone to entertain you while you pedal. I’m 5’1″ and it’s completely fine for me, the seat easily glides back and forth and locks in place to adjust to different heights. It’s relatively small which is good for a small space. It is a long process to put together, and easier with 2 people, but following the visual instructions is pretty straightforward. I definitely recommend!