VANSWE Recumbent Exercise Bike for Adults Seniors - Recumbent Bikes for Home with Magnetic Resistance, Bluetooth and App Connectivity, Pulse Sensor

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.

This is a very well designed recumbent exercise bike.When it arrived, it was quite heavy. To me this means solid sturdy materials were used to build this equipment. Although I am NOT a mechanic between my former school teacher wife ( The kind of lady who can follow instructions) & I we were able to assemble the heavy box of parts into a very nice exercise bike excellent for training her new knee to work again. With picture and words for the guides, we were able to assemble in much less time than I thought possible.We are able now to get sweat on our body, and increased heart rate on a regular basis while getting a full range of leg mption. You WILL be well pleased with this recumbent exercise bike, a very great value for the money.

I wanted a low cost option to get some exercise at home. We had an older model of this brand that I broke because I didn't read the instructions (don't pedal backwards). Being freakishly tall, (6'9") it's generally difficult to properly size fitness equipment, but this works surprisingly well. It's definitely no frills. It took about an hour to assemble. Initially, I found the instructions a tiny bit confusing, but if you slow down and pay attention, it's really pretty easy. The "computer" is laughable. The only thing I trust to be accurate is the timer, and even that is a little sketchy. The calorie counter and odometer both seem way high, and the pulse meter is absolutely useless (it never got over 72 the entire time I rode). This is not a big deal for me because I use my smartwatch to track my pulse, and I'm really only interested in the amount of time I get my heart rate elevated. The tension control is OK, not particularly tight, but good enough to add a little extra work to the workout. You'll probably want to invest in an additional seat cushion, because the seat gets flat pretty fast. You'll also want to invest in a floor mat to protect the floor, absorb vibration and catch sweat drops.TLDR:Good:*Inexpensive*Reasonably versatile for larger (and smaller) than average people*Relatively easy to move (it has wheels on the front stabilizer bar)*Fairly easy to assemble*Cup holder :)Bad:*Computer is a joke (it does have a nice stand for your phone or tablet)*Seat could use some extra padding*DON'T PEDAL BACKWARDS!