Re: FITNATION TSV - February 17, 2024 - Page 2

knittykitty · ‎03-10-2010

Cubii does the same thing and takes up FAR less space and no assembly other than 2 mins to put pedals on. jmho

Etoile308 · ‎01-04-2014

@1tuffcookie, you are so right about the batter life. I don't find it too difficult to change the batteries but you do have to be bent in front of the bike to reach them.

I did not find the older version difficult to put together myself. For me the most difficult thing was attaching the foot straps, which means not too difficult at all.

I'm seriously considering buying this newest version. My only complaint with the older version was the height. I couldn't lower the seat as low as I'd liked, and usually use a step stool to get on. This version makes it easier to straddle. I also like the placement of the monitor better, and think I prefer where they've moved the resistance bands.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

I'm still waiting for an adjustable back height-wise.

The higher the padded back support, the better for sitting / reclining back in a recumbent position.

This one, as well as others, seems too low, if you know what I'm describing.

'More or less', 'Right or wrong', 'In general', and 'Just thinking out loud ' (as usual).

sueinsf · ‎03-13-2010

@1tuffcookie wrote:
@BdBettyB wrote:
To those who have this bike or a version of it is it good quality? I don't want to buy something that will break down in a year or more. Thanks.
I have another version of Fitnation bike that was a TSV in January 2022. It's a sturdy bike and I like the large seat. I seriously considered a much more expensive indoor bike, but decided on this one.

My display is larger than the one on this current TSV. I like the size of my display, but it seems like it goes through a lot of batteries. It takes two AAA batteries. It's not exactly easy to change them out, and it seems like not long after I replace them, it's time to replace them again. I think it would be much easier if the place that holds the batteries were on the front instead of on the back of the display. (I'm not sure if they changed that feature on this current bike.)

My resistance bands for the arms are located in the middle rather than on the sides like today's version. The bands have held up very well, but I have the resistance set and don't mess with that control.

I may have the same model but I got it earlier. Hard to remember the assembly but I think it may have taken me about 45 minutes and I was able to do it myself. As I recall there were good instructions but a number of parts, so maybe not for everyone (I don't know if that has changed since this model is different). I don't find my monitor uses batteries often at all (not sure why that would be different for me because I do always use it).

I love this bike because it is SO quiet! I generally watch TV while biking. I don't use it in the recumbent position, just upright and I rarely change the tension.

What I like better in the older model is the placement of the resistance cords (in the front) and I like the larger monitor but I don't use it with a phone or tablet (although I could if I wanted to).

What I like better in the newer version is the adjustability of the handlebars, both in terms of raising them up and down and the ability to move them forward and to step in and out so easily.

Im So Blessed · ‎02-17-2024

Did they seriously forget the color red. I don't think the bage is a good choice color. I would have purchased this , but since they only had those three colors and no red... No purchase today!

Patty522 · ‎02-17-2024

Does anyone know if this bike is good for short people? I'm 5'2" and worry about reaching the pedals or handle bars, or the seat being too high for me. Which parts are adjustable?

sarahpanda · ‎03-11-2010

@Im So Blessed ....you're joking, right? About not buying the bike because they didn't have 'red'?

LizzieInSRQ · ‎12-27-2010

@knittykitty wrote:
Cubii does the same thing and takes up FAR less space and no assembly other than 2 mins to put pedals on. jmho

I would think this bike would have a much greater range of motion and a more controlled sitting position and aligment. Its amazing that its only $20 more than a cubii but is a commitment when it comes to putting together and space.

CamilleP · ‎03-09-2010

@Patty522 I got a different model of this bike a couple of years ago, and sent it back because it was so small I could not expand it enough to fit me, and I am only 5'7". I think this one would probably work for you, and you might even be able to adjust it enough so that you were pedalling properly. For me, I'd be at risk of breaking my jawbone with my knees on that thing, LOL!