Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike | 
| Brand: Phoenix
Category: Sports
List Price: $219.99
Buy New: $155.49
You Save: $64.50 (29%)
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Rating:  26 reviews
Sales Rank: 7503
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 59
Dimensions (in): 58 x 24 x 38
Model: 99608
UPC: 667725996089
EAN: 0667725996089
ASIN: B000LH4VDO
Release Date: August 3, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days
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| Features:
| • | Recumbent exercise bike with ultra-quiet magnetic resistance system | | • | 8 resistance levels with adjustment dial; comfortable step-through frame | | • | Easy-to-read monitor measures time, speed, distance, and calories | | • | Tough tubular steel frame; sturdy pedals with secure foot straps | | • | Measures 58 x 38 x 24 inches (W x H x D); 1-year frame warranty |
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Product Description
- Smooth, quiet magnetic resistance for quiet operation
- Hand dial for easy resistance changes - 8 settings
- Electronics monitors speed, distance, time, estimated calories burned and scan functions. The "P" model comes with hand contact pulse, which also is read on the monitor. 2AA batteries included
- Frame is 2" round stabilizers and 3" rectangular tubing
- Frame adjusts to different lengths for users of differing heights
- Pedals include foot straps
- Very limited assembly
- Maximum tested weight limit is 250 pounds. Product is not recommended or guaranteed for use by users that surpass this limit.
Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy a vigorous cardiovascular workout in your basement or rec room with this recumbent exercise bike from Phoenix Health & Fitness. Boasting a smooth, ultra-quiet magnetic resistance system and a tough tubular steel frame that holds up to use and abuse, the bike is a great choice for beginners and intermediate riders who want to work themselves into shape. The bike also offers eight resistance levels that are manually controlled using a straightforward hand dial, along with secure foot straps attached to the pedals for stability. And thanks to the large, easy-to-read electronic monitor--which gauges your workout time, speed, distance, and calories burned--it's a breeze to design a custom workout for your fitness level. Other details include an adjustable frame for users with different heights, a comfortable step-through recumbent design, and a maximum weight limit of 250 pounds. The bike, which requires limited assembly, measures 58 by 38 by 24 inches (W x H x D) and carries a 90-day warranty on parts and a one-year warranty on the frame. Specifications: - Smooth, quiet magnetic resistance for quiet operation
- Hand dial for easy resistance changes
- Electronics monitors speed, distance, time, estimated calories burned, and scan functions
- Frame is 2" round stabilizers and 3" rectangular tubing
- Frame adjust to different lengths for users of differing heights
- Dimensions: 58" x 24" x 38"
About Phoenix Health & Fitness
Established in 1998 as a wholesale distributor of fitness equipment, Phoenix Health & Fitness offers a complete line of high-quality exercise equipment to the in-home and light commercial markets. Working with a state-of-the-art computer system, the company can offer "just in time" delivery and other critical services while living up to its standards of reliability, consistency, honesty, and urgency. Phoenix Health & Fitness develops many of its new concepts and products in conjunction with its sister company, Reflex Design, and enjoys a reputation for delivering quality products in a timely manner. 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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 21 more reviews...
 Good value -- not for shorter people November 22, 2008
--Not too hard to assemble if you follow the instructions.
--VERY quiet, nice for watching TV while riding.
--Eight settings that provide enough of a range for most people.
--Would appreciate a more padded seat.
--Unfortunately this bike does not work well for a short person. Even my 5foot-7inch wife has to put a pillow behind her to be comfortable. We added another setting by drilling another hole, but that shouldn't be necessary.
Do Not Believe What You Read November 20, 2008
I always tell my wife before I buy something on Amazon.com, "I read the critques of others who bought the same item. They were positive. Do not worry because I know what I am doing when I buy these things on-line."
Except with this exercise bike. It arrived damaged and the bike was a challenge to assemble. I considered it to be a geniune piece of junk, but that is just my opinion. Amazon gave me a refund, but what a pain.
 Excellent machine September 29, 2008
The exercycle is everything it was designed to be. Easy to assemble, easy to use, quiet, comfortable - just superb.
 Not bad for the money September 10, 2008
THe price is very reasonable for the bike. Putting it together wasn't so bad until trying to put both halves together. It's heavy, so it may require 2 person to easily put it together.
The seat is not easily adjusted once you set it up. The seat is comfortable, and the little monitor is perfect if you just need some basic readings like calories burned, milage,and etc.
All in all, the only thing I would wish for is that the seat could be more easily adjusted. Also, the little switch for the resistance doesn't seem to want to stay on. But other than that, it's not a bad bike for the money.
Great for casual exerciser September 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Overall the product is well built and can easily handle the advertised 250lbs. However, if you are on the high end of the weight scale and in some form of reasonable fitness the maximum resistance will not be enough for you.
After having a few upright bikes I can say that this reclining model is much easier on your back and wrists. The padding on the seat does leave a little to desire, but it's easily bearable for 1hr rides.
All needed parts were included and it went together in about 30 minutes.
Like everything else in the world you get what you pay for. The computer frequently will not turn itself off even after hours of non-use. The dial to adjust the tension broke after the first day (springs back to max resistance when you set it). You can get around this with a little bit of tape to stick it where you want it. Realistically though, you won't be using this bike on anything but the hardest setting - so it's not that much of an impact for me.
In summary, this is a great bike to buy if you don't have very strong legs, or are a casual exerciser. I'm not in fantastic shape but the hardest resistance is really a little too easy. It is made in China but does seem reasonably well engineered. The faults with it can easily be overlooked (unlike other bikes the resistance is set mechanically, the computer could completely die on this bike and you wouldn't miss out on anything). It seems like it will be fairly durable, when/if it does break mechanically I will probably try a different model in the same price range.
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