Marcy Recumbent Magnetic Bike | 
| Brand: Marcy Category: Sports
List Price: $299.99 Buy New: $195.97 You Save: $104.02 (35%)
Rating: 47 reviews Sales Rank: 1131
Batteries Included: Yes Shipping Weight (lbs): 74 Dimensions (in): 30.8 x 23.1 x 13
Model: PL43231 UPC: 096362998826 EAN: 0096362998826 ASIN: B000ASGVXM
Release Date: August 1, 2005 Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Recumbent exercise bike with 8 levels of magnetic resistance | | • | Computer console tracks speed, time, distance, and calories burned | | • | Large, comfortable vinyl foam seat and back pad; adjustable foot straps | | • | Easy-to-mount step-through frame design; built-in transport wheels | | • | Measures 27 x 38.25 x 43.5 inches (W x H x D); 2-year warranty |
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Product Description Get fit in your own home with the affordable Marcy recumbent magnetic exercise bike, which offers eight levels of smooth, quiet magnetic resistance. A great choice for smaller spaces, this compact bike won't take up a lot of space and it offers a stylish, modern look that won't detract from the room. The easy-to-read computer console provides data on speed, time, distance traveled, and calories burned. Other features include an easy-to-access step-through frame design, adjustable seat, counter balanced pedals with adjustable foot straps, and transport wheels. Key Features: - Assembled Dimensions: 43.5" x 27" x 38.25"
- Smooth and quiet magnetic resistance
- Step through frame design
- Durable construction and powder coated finish
- Seat adjusts to accommodate each individual's body size
- Comfortable, oversized seat pad and handles
- Transport wheels make it easy to move from room to room
- Large console display and oversized numbers for better readability
- Computer tracks speed, distance in miles, time, calories burned, and scan mode
- 8 level resistance tightening knob
- Counter balanced pedals with adjustable foot straps
Manufacturer's Warranty Two-year limited warranty on parts About Recumbent 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. The term recumbent literally means "lying down." Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.
Product Description Product DescriptionGet fit in your own home with the affordable Marcy recumbent magnetic exercise bike, which offers eight levels of smooth, quiet magnetic resistance. A great choice for smaller spaces, this compact bike won't take up a lot of space and it offers a stylish, modern look that won't detract from the room. The easy-to-read computer console provides data on speed, time, distance traveled, and calories burned. Other features include an easy-to-access step-through frame design, adjustable seat, counter balanced pedals with adjustable foot straps, and transport wheels.Key Features:Assembled Dimensions: 43.5" x 27" x 38.25" Smooth and quiet magnetic resistance Step through frame design Durable construction and powder coated finish Seat adjusts to accommodate each individual's body size Comfortable, oversized seat pad and handles Transport wheels make it easy to move from room to room Large console display and oversized numbers for better readability Computer tracks speed, distance in miles, time, calories burned, and scan mode 8 level resistance tightening knob Counter balanced pedals with adjustable foot straps Manufacturer's WarrantyTwo-year limited warranty on parts
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| Customer Reviews: Read 42 more reviews...
Good bike for the price November 24, 2008 I needed an exercise machine that would allow me to sit down because I work on my feet and couldn't stand the thought of having to exercise standing up. I also have a bad back and needed something with back support, as well. I did some researching and found that recumbent bikes were recommended on various websites over traditional bikes. After about a month, I decided to get this model because it had fairly good reviews and a decent price.
Amazon delivered it quickly despite me using Super Saver Shipping. The box DOES weigh over 70 pounds so I recommend having someone help you to take it its permanent location. I am not very handy with tools but I managed to put it together, no problem, but took me awhile because I was working alone. Like most reviewers, I had trouble with the tension cable but still managed to get it connected.
Directions included in the box is inaccurate in the hardware count, so don't worry if it seems you end up with less screws, washers, and nuts than printed. The box includes an Allen wrench with a Philips screwdriver on the opposite tip, too. The only problem with hardware I had was with the seat base - it's connected to the main frame with long bolts and two aircraft nuts. The nuts are stopped with a hard plastic at the end so you can only screw it in up to a certain point with your hands, so the seat ends up a bit wobbly. It can be fixed, probably, with plain nuts and two wrenches (one to hold the bolt and the other to screw), but right now I'm using it as is. I took the advice of other reviewers and left out the side handlebars as it took up too much space.
The computer isn't accurate when it comes to calories burned, because you need to factor in weight into the equation. However, if you note your constant speed and time, you can calculate calories burned through websites such as caloriesperhour.com.
The bike is extremely quiet and is worth for that alone! You can read, listen to music, or watch TV while working out without having to hear the horrific grinding noise of some stationary bikes on the market. However, the seat itself isn't comfortably padded so I recommend putting a pillow or cushion on it when using it long-term.
The bike is good for low to moderate exercisers, but the tension doesn't go high enough for anyone looking for an extremely hard workout. But for me it's perfect, and I'm happy with my purchase.
recumbent bike October 24, 2008 the bike works very well it is much better for my legs than running.
A good product for the price October 11, 2008 This recumbent bike serves my needs very nicely. I am in physical therapy after back surgery and needed a way to exercise. But I didn't want to buy a high-priced bike that I may end up not using after awhile. This bike is well made, sturdy, the seat is comfortable, and I think it will last for years. I'm not sure I would recommend it for a large man, but other than that it's a great bike. I looked at a couple of recumbent bikes in the same price range at Sears today and the Marcy bike is far better! And as usual I have always had good service and on-time delivery from Amazon.
just ok September 30, 2008 it was a little frustrating putting it together, ok quality,if you are looking for something that will do the work and don't want to spend a lot.
A good product for a good price August 17, 2008 I really like this bike. I like that it shows me how fast I'm going, calories spent, distance, and time. It runs smoothly and makes very little noise. It was sort of easy to put together. The only thing I don't like about the Marcy is that the backrest jiggles, and I can't seem to tighten it up, but that could be my fault. That jiggling doesn't affect the bike's performance at all. It showed up at my door almost instantly! I am a Prime member so I get orders within 2 days, but this recumbent bike was here in 1 and 1/2 days.
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