Confidence Foldable Stow Away Exercise Bike Review

After considerable research, I decided on this bike for the following reasons:

1. Amazon reviewers rated it highly.
2. Portable and foldable... takes up a small amount of space.
3. I didn't want to spend a fortune in case this turns into a clothes rack in three months.

PROS:

1. Easily assembled... my husband and I put this together in about 30 minutes.
2. Virtually noiseless.If you live in an apartment or with other people, they'll never know you're using it.
3. Smooth pedal movement.
4. Easily reachable tension adjustment.
5. Monitor will continuously scan all the modes (time pedaling, distance travelled, MPH, calories burned) or you can fix it on one mode.Display is rather large and easy to read.
6. Easily moveable between rooms.
7. Great price for a folding bike.

CONS:

1. *HARD* seat... I'm buying a gel pad.
2. Unlighted monitor.In a dim room, it's very hard to read.
3. Someone else said they thought the seat was too high.At 5'5" in my stocking feet, I wish it was capable of dropping down a couple more inches, too.


*********UPDATE**********

Here it is, March 25 2008, nearly a year later, and I'm still using the bike and loving it.I'm up to tension level 5 and there are 5 more levels to go.I don't know if I'll ever be able to actually ride at level 10, but it's something to shoot for.

The bike is still performing really well.No change in noise level, it's still whisper quiet.Monitor has had no problems, either.The gel pad definitely helps!This product is still entirely worth the money.

Product Description
Need a good exercise bike but don't have the space to store a commercial-size model? Turn to the Confidence stow-away exercise bike, which folds compactly after use for storage in a closet or corner of your home. Despite its small size, the bike still offers an efficient lower-body cardio workout, with such features as an adjustable magnetic resistance system and nonskid foot pedals. Overall, each workout on the stowaway bike burns four times as many calories as walking. In addition, the bike includes a four-function computer that tracks your riding time, speed, distance, and calories. And thanks to the high-quality frame, the bike will keep you fit for years to come. Other features include an adjustable padded seat, safety straps on the pedals, and a tool kit with all the necessary tools for home assembly. The stowaway bike measures 17.5 by 53 by 22 inches (W x H x D) when folded, 17.5 by 46 by 33 inches when unfolded, and weighs 50 pounds.

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