exercise bike for tsv - Page 2

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

You get what you pay for with exercise equipment. This will not last. Go to HSN... they have a nice selection of workout equipment much better quality than this cheap bike. Most with free shipping. If you need help putting what you buy together, you can find places that do that for a fee. I feel it is worth it as I can not assemble anything!

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

Not for me. I have been trampolining for years, I started with the Urban Rebounder from HSN, really liked it but I wore it out. Right now, I have a Jumpsport Fitness Trampoline which is the bomb over the Urban Rebounder. Last week, I ordered the Jumpsport Fitness Trampoline with the handle from Costco. I am upgrading with the handle and a bigger matt. They had it on sale for $399 so the price is kind of steep. Regular at Costco it is $499. The one I am upgrading to is the professional version with more bungees then I presently have. I find just lightly jumping on that thing will do the trick and help me with my fitness/weight loss goals. I keep it in front of the TV so I can get on an off of it during the day. I wll always trampoline as long as I can get on and off the thing. The handle will be nice to hold onto for stability now that I am going to be 60 in 2018.

ArmoBuyer · ‎10-04-2010

That there was no reference to assembly in the presentation I saw this am seemed curious to me. Customer service was no help. Than I saw the Manual including assembly. There are more than 45 steps, many including little nuts and bolts! Been there, done that...I couldn't cancel my order fast enough. Apart from the aggravation, it has been my experience that all those joints and fasteners tend to loosen and the overall integrity is questionable....sorry, not on something I'm "riding"!

Still, have had both of my knees replaced and would love an at-home cycling option. Any suggestions?

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

@nomless wrote:
@faeriemoon wrote:
I am of the opinion that if you're going to buy exercise equipment, buy something decent. Having heard some of the presentation this morning, I think this bike is junk.

@faeriemoon, what did you hear or see that made you conclude the bike is junk?

The price.

A $200 exercise bike is not going to be a quality piece of equipment.

~ "First they fascinate the fools. Then they muzzle the intelligent."~ Bertrand Russell

esmerelda · ‎03-10-2010

@ArmoBuyer wrote:
That there was no reference to assembly in the presentation I saw this am seemed curious to me. Customer service was no help. Than I saw the Manual including assembly. There are more than 45 steps, many including little nuts and bolts! Been there, done that...I couldn't cancel my order fast enough. Apart from the aggravation, it has been my experience that all those joints and fasteners tend to loosen and the overall integrity is questionable....sorry, not on something I'm "riding"!
Still, have had both of my knees replaced and would love an at-home cycling option. Any suggestions?

@ArmoBuyerThe video on the product page showing assembly doesn't look very difficult.

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laraffinee · ‎03-09-2010

Over the years, when I buy fitness equipment, I buy the brands that professional gyms buy.

I have a rowing machine that is over 25 years old and is used daily, even several times a day when different family members use it. I have had to replace the chains twice but that is a very inexpensive and easy replacement.

I have a Pilates rebounder that is also about that old - also used about once a day by one of us, and also need a cord replecement a couple of times.

I had cheap exercise bikes and after wasting money on two of them, I got a really good Nordic Trac bike last year. What a difference. I have found that cheap exercise equipment doesn't last, while the high priced ones do, if you pick a good brand. I save and buy when I can, or pay in interest free installlments which these companies offered. I found this way better than the year of gym membership that I wish I could get my money back for.

RollTide2008 · ‎02-14-2017

My son has one of these bikes he uses while he plays video games. For that purpose, it is fine quality. I’m considering one for my office for when I’m stuck on conference calls or webinars.

sueinsf · ‎03-13-2010

I have this bike from the last TSV and like it, but admit I haven't used it a lot and can't speak to how it will be in the long term.

It's a $200 bike, not a $400 or $500 bike. For what it is, I think the quality is pretty good (again, can't speak to long term use). I definitely wouldn't call it junk. For my purposes, it was exactly what I wanted and I didn't want to invest in a big and expensive machine.

As to assembly, it does require assembly. There are a lot of parts (including all the nuts and bolts) but I didn't find it difficult. If you're not prepared for that, don't get this. It took me (alone) about an hour -- could take some more and some less time. I found the instructions clear and also advise watching the video.

I really like how incredibly quiet it is, also the large readout of the display as well as having both top and side handlebars to hold on to. The resistance bands are a nice bonus. It's easy to use and comfortable, at least in the upright position for me. I didn't find the recumbent position as comfortable but might need to play around with that.

On mine, I do have to be a little careful getting on and off because I'm short but I thought I heard Matt say they changed that on this one so maybe it's a little easier for petite ladies to get on and off now?? He also showed holding both handlebars as you get on but I think it's probably easier to get on in the recumbent position if you are going to use that primarily. I also like the clip holder on this one which would be good for a water bottle, but I'm sure they'll sell it separately if I want to add it later. I'm also curious to check out the App as I think having scenery to bike to might be fun.