I bought this bike to rehab from knee surgery. At this price point I was willing to take a chance and buy it sight unseen. It works as advertised and I've incorporated it into my daily exercise routine. The bike is quiet when in use; I've used wind trainers before that sound like cyclones compared to this bike. I don't have to crank the TV to hear it while pedaling. The tensioner has 8 levels and provides a good spectrum of wheel resistance. The electronics controlling the 6 exercise programs, timer, calories burned, distance traveled, and pulse all work well.
The only minor negatives:
1. The setup instructions were clear but hooking up the tensioner was unnecessarily difficult. Took 20 minutes and a lot of sweat.
2. The stabilizer bars (front and back) are just a tad short, so there is a slight side-to-side movement as you pedal. Nothing serious.
3. As you exercise, the LCD readout cycles through all the stats...would be nice to be able to select what data you monitor.
Overall I'm happy with the purchase, esp at this price, and can recommend it others.
Product Description
Get fit in your own home with the Stamina Pro 15-5300 upright exercise bike, perfect for improving your cardiovascular health, strengthening your legs, and training for cyclists during inclement weather. It features eight levels of manually adjustable tension control as well as six program presets: fat burn/maximum fat burn, aerobic, hill, interval, and mountain. The aero handlebars have built-in heart rate sensors take your pulse, and the oversized, molded seat is padded and adjustable to fit any size rider. The exercise computer console has an easy-to-read LCD screen with storage tray, and it tracks time, calories burned, speed, distance, and heart rate.
About Exercise Bikes
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don't take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.
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