Staying active and healthy is tough when the weather is too cold outside. Luckily, we found a stationary bike that’s perfect for getting moving in the house to combat the frosty weather and it’s on sale.
This space-saving stationary bike is foldable for easy storage, features 16 levels of resistance for building leg strength and is a gentle, low-impact exercise (according to doctors!) that some reviews say is perfect for those with knee pains and replacements or coming out of physical rehab. It also has a stand for holding an e-reader or phone, just in case you prefer to get tasks done or have some entertainment while pedaling away. Usually $149.99, you can get this one for 33% off, or just under $100!
This stationary bike comes mostly pre-assembled, so building it won’t take long, and several reviewers say it’s easy to set up in roughly 20 minutes. It has a quiet flywheel so you won’t disturb your neighbors or loved ones and supports a maximum weight of 260 pounds. It also folds up to roughly 15 inches wide.
The LCD, meanwhile, shows metrics such as time, speed and calories burned, and it has rollers on its front feet, making it easy to drag around the home and place in front of television.
“I’ve had this for about a month and after using it 3-4x a week, I’m VERY pleased with it. I’m 6′ with a 36” inseam and have no issues with not fitting on this – I don’t even have the seat at the highest setting. The resistance levels are good and the action is smooth. No issues with the pedals at all so far! I love how small a footprint it has both open and folded up – our living room is small and I have had no issues wheeling this around to hide in a corner when needed. And assembly was easy – it took me maybe 20 mins? I’m really very pleased with this!” — Jenn S.
“’ll admit I was extremely wary of buying something like this online, but honestly, it turned out really well.
It’s quick to assemble, though the assembly video is privated and cannot be viewed, the pictures in the manual are explanatory enough and I was able to put it together in less than 20 minutes. (30 minutes if you include the time it takes to unpack.)
It is silent- the only sounds I hear are the pedals themselves as your foot flexes/repositions throughout the cycle, but while its obvious to me, my neighbors have no idea, and that’s all that matters when your apartment walls are paper-thin.
The little tracker is not very responsive to clicking and it often feels like I risk breaking it in order to get it to reset, but for the price, I didn’t expect a NordicTrack or Peloton. It works, it folds up nicely, its quiet, it was easy to assemble and it’s sturdy! Surprisingly so!
My only “complaint” is that I had to remove the seat-pin entirely as even the lowest seat-setting was too high for my feet to comfortably reach (I’m 4′10″. My roommate is 5′6″ and prefers the seat to be on the second-lowest setting, but can still comfortably use it without the seat pin.)” — Kat“This portable stationary exercise bike is fantastic! It’s compact, easy to set up, and foldable! Perfect for a quick workout at home or even the office. The resistance settings are adjustable. I love how smooth and quiet the pedaling is, making it ideal for multitasking while watching TV or working. Overall, it’s a great value for staying active in small spaces. Highly recommend!” — Gerold Streiling
“Got this to help with mobility and exercise after total knee replacement. Price was less than two physio copays. I bought the gray model by mistake, not noticing it didn’t have recumbent mode that I use at clinic but it is not a problem as seat height is easily adjusted to allow for less bend in knee. I also ride it without the pedal clips ( suggested by physiotherapist) so I can move my feet further forward if the knee angle is too much.” — Nic
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