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60 of 62 found the following review helpful:
Good not great Feb 01, 2009
By Joseph M. Hines
"Writer seeking inspiration"
So I bought my spin cycle from Amazon approximately a month ago when it was a gold box special...at that price (about 40% off the 699 price) it is a solid deal.
Pros:
- Very easy assembly...the cycle comes 90% assembled and only took me 20 minutes to put together.
- Pretty solid construction / stable
- Price is great if you get it via gold box
Cons:
- Cheap pedals (plan on buying some SPD pedals and shoes for a much more productive workout) I bought the Shimano PD-M324 SPD Pedal 9/16 w/SH-51 Cleat Silver...which have the advantage of having an SPD side and a normal pedal side. This way someone without the SPD shoes can use the cycle. The pedals come with the cleats so all you'll need is the SPD Shoes.
- You will notice a difference between the feel of this cycle and the ones at your gym (for instance the tension adjustments seem less consistent)...of course gym cycles cost three times as much
- The bike is quiet when seated but makes a cricket noise when pedaling while out of the saddle.
Do yourself a favor and take some time making adjustments to get the bike's fit correct...this will help prevent injuries and make for a much more productive workout. There are plenty of Internet sites that will tell you how to do this.
Also...and this is VERY important...use your first workout to get use to the tension of your cycle. I made the mistake of going all out with the tension unwittingly set way too high and strained my knee a bit.
I also recommend ordering a couple of Spinning DVD's...with spinning to get a good workout you can't just ride...it takes speed work, strength work and interval work...and this is much easier to accomplish if someone is pushing you through it. I also recommend a heart monitor. I use the Polar RS100 It will give you heart rate, calories burned and your elapsed time.
In summary if you can find a high end spin cycle used and in good repair that might be a better way to go...but if you can get this bike on sale it will make you sweat and serve you well.
30 of 30 found the following review helpful:
Solid bike with a few caveats Mar 12, 2010
By Christopher Conner
I bought this to replace a Proform exercise bike that I had for a couple of years that finally fell apart. I wanted to go with a spinner bike not because I'm into spinning but because I wanted something solid that would last a long time. This bike is definitely a lot more sturdy than the plastic-covered bikes that you see at most sporting goods stores. There are a few things that I'm changing on the bike and a couple of areas I wish I'd paid more attention to when buying it. Overall though I'm pretty happy.
Pros:
-Extremely solid. This thing feels like it was forged from one piece of metal. It doesn't move when I ride on it.
-Super quiet. I can bike while my girlfriend sleeps across the room and it won't wake her up.
-Fore/Aft adjustment on handlebars. This may not seem super important but it is and I don't believe the lowest end Spinner brand bike has this.
-40 lb flywheel is as heavy as those at the gym. Some bikes have a smaller weighted flywheel which can't give you as good a workout.
-Quality parts. The levers and knobs are all very solid for a home use piece of equipment.
Cons:
-The seat. It's made for someone that either plans to really use this for spin classes where they won't be on it the whole time, has a very narrow rear or is looking to get a road bike feel. This is fine for some but I think most people would appreciate a wider seat with more padding.
-The handlebar height. Again, I think for someone looking to emulate a road bike this setup is fine but for someone who might occassionally want to sit up while riding (at least if you're 5' 10" or taller) it's impossible. The adjustment only goes so high. After a while my hands start to hurt from supporting my upper body. I've remedied this by placing a thick towel across the handlebars to provide more cushion for my hands and arms.
-Lack of accessories. This is not a LeMond or Spinner brand product and so getting accessories like computers or different handlebars is not possible. You can replace the seat and the pedals but that's it.
-The smell. There is an oil smell that this thing is producing. I think it may be from where the wheel touches the tensioner. It's not super bad but if you're riding in a confined place you will notice it.
25 of 25 found the following review helpful:
 Over one year and still holding up strongly! Jan 14, 2010
By Jennifer Ruggiero
"Longtime Audible User! <3"
I purchased this spin bike in January of 2009 and have been absolutely thrilled with its performance. I am a certified fitness trainer and workout at home regularly. This bike has been ridden by me about 3 to 4 times a week for the past year and it still works very well.
The bike setup was simple enough for me to handle, but I did elect the help of a friend just in case I needed an extra set of hands. His hands did come in handy while putting this together. So, if you have a friend to help put this together, super! If not, you might be fine on your own.
The seat is adjustable both vertically and horizontally and works perfectly for my 5'5" height. The handlebar is customizable in position also and works well with my frame.
The pedals have straps on them so you may use your typical gym shoes rather than purchasing spin shoes.
There is a bottle holder on the right side of the bike that does not get in the way of your legs and is easily accessible while riding.
As with all spin seats, your rear-end needs to adjust. I've built up resistance to spin bike seats and this one is fine for me. However, I do have a gel pad that I purchased a few years ago (before I bought this bike) for when I was a newbie at spin. If you are new to this, you may want to invest in a gel-pad cover for your seat. Your bum will thank you.
The bike comes with two wheels on the bottom front part of the bike enabling you to move it around the floor easily. As a result, my bike lives in my living room half of the time and in my office the other half. I enjoy having the flexibility to move my bike from room to room, in front of a mirror, television, or window.
I really love this bike (so much that I put an "I love this bike" sticker on it)! I find it to be an attractive piece of furniture. It was a wise investment.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Decent bike, great customer service Feb 18, 2011
By Manica
I bought this bike and set it up according to the provided instructions. However, when I got on the bike and started pedaling, I started to smell a burnt rubber smell. An internal part of the bike was not adjusted properly. The belt was not centered and rubber bits of the belt were being shaved off as it rubbed against another part of the bike. I went to the website from the instruction manual and left a message about the problem along with my contact information. I made my comment on a Sunday and Monday morning a person from the Life Span fitness company sent me a response. They diagnosed my problem based upon my description, ordered a replacement belt for me, and had a local bike repair place in my area call me to set up an appointment to fix the bike.
Now my bike is working very well. I have taken several spinning classes at gyms and this bike is pretty decent for my first at home spin bike. I am extremely pleased with the customer service provided by Life Span fitness.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Good customer support, decent bike Feb 15, 2011
By liverleef
I bought this for my wife and so far she likes it. It seems durable enough. I don't think its quite as nice as the fancy commerical ones at the gym but its good enough for us. When I received this item from Amazon, I had to assemble some parts including the pedals. The left pedal would not fit and we tried repeatedly. Eventually support sent a service person to my house to replace the pedal arm. The manufacturer was really good about this and never argued with me and was generally very responsive.
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