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142 of 146 found the following review helpful:
 Spin Enthusiast Switching Gears Apr 29, 2009
By SRHBlack
"SRH"
I am an inveterate spinner and mostly do it at Crunch Fitness at least 2 days per week. Work has made this less than possible so I opted to try a spin bike at home. I wanted a commercial grade one but found the the cost was something that I could not justify. This led me to hunting for something that would do the job without raising eyebrows. For what it is this is an excellent bike. It is amazingly stable and sturdy. My criticisms are simple: The handle bars wiggle. This sucks. I imagine I can find a simple solution to this but it irritates me. The pedals are not spin shoe ready. If you know what a spin shoe is you know my problem. If you do not you are in a blissful state that I envy. I will be buying spin shoe ready pedals today. The sturdiness of the thing and the fat seat are excellent selling points. It is also quiet. Although heavy at 90 lbs it is easy to move due to little wheels on the front of the unit. I tend to look out the window when I spin but my Esposa Caliente likes to watch the tube...so we move it around. This is definitely a bargain bike and if you need the very best pay the $1200. If you want to sweat buckets, lose fat, make your heart strong...and save a few bones...this bike would work.
76 of 78 found the following review helpful:
 Surprised me! It's great! Sep 01, 2009
By M. E. Marcklebees
"The Pickwick Reviewer"
I ordered this bike after a great deal of research and juggling with the idea of price...too high...too low...which bike is better and why? I spin at the gym and absolutely love the Keiser Spin bike there, but it's just too much money for my home budget, and I REALLY wanted to spin at home. This bike is sturdy, smooth, and delivers a strong ride. I was completely surprised! I was concerned about flywheel weight (this one has a 31 pound vs. the 42 pound average in the more expensive bikes), but I actually think that this is a bonus now. My hips used to hurt when I was spinning 3 and 4 times a week at the gym, and I think the lighter flywheel is better for me. When I bought this here at Amazon, I had it already in my mind, before taking it out of the box, that I would be prepared to return it, but it's terrific! It delivers the exact workout that I want, and it's built really well. I would suggest it to anyone looking for the spinning workout at home, and I believe that it's a good buy for its price range. The DVDs are awesome too; just like class! And you can't go wrong with a company like StarTrac, who manufactures this bike. Have fun and buy with confidence. It's a great choice. :-)
37 of 38 found the following review helpful:
 Not a good bike for taller people Nov 17, 2009
By Cindy Duke
"Amazon lover"
I ordered this bike based on the cost and the reviews. There are some features of the bike that I like - it was very easy to assemble, however, this is not a bike for taller people. I am 5'10" and have been spinning in the gym for years. I moved to a different location and was not able to find a class that fit my schedule here locally, so decided to purchase this bike so I could spin on my own schedule. The handle bars do not go high enough for me and I am way to hunched over compared to how I sit on spinners in the gym. I called the customer service [...] and asked if they had a taller handlebar assembly that I could purchase and they do not. They were not very helpful in offering any solutions and I had to contact them several times to get a reply. I am not too happy with the resistance knob and the touchiness of it as well....it goes from very easy to very hard with minute turns. So if you are a shorter person, this bike would be fine and is a good price, but if you are taller and used to quality bikes found in the gym, you will probably be disappointed with this bike. I am not to thrilled with the videos that come with the unit either, but I have ordered some Mindy Mylrea DVD's and do like her spinning CD's. They are longer than the ones that come with this bike. I would have sent it back and purchased something else, but my husband tore up the box when we were assembling it, bless his heart. :) A spinning bike is something you will use frequently and for a long time and you want it to be something you enjoy.....this is not the one to buy in my opinion if you are tall.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
A lot of quality for a little cash Feb 10, 2010
By Kate
I was no longer able to attend Spinning classes at my local gym, so I decided to take the plunge and purchase a bike to use at home. This bike is terrific quality -- I honestly can't tell a difference in the quality of the ride from a commercial model, and it's just as sturdy. If anyone is wondering if it's a good buy -- YES! This is one of the best exercise equipment purchases I have made over the past 20 years (compared to a treadmill, eliptical, x-c ski machine) and probably one of the least expensive. This is built to last, and to be used.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
SPIN BIKE SPORT Jun 16, 2010
By MB
"SpinGirl"
I love SPINNING products. This is definitely a beginners bike. I have been spinning for five years now and didn't realize I would notice a difference. However, there is a different feel to the ride. If you have shoes with clips this bike comes with the standard pedal. Which is completely different if you are used to the shoes with clips. I don't care for the dvds as it distracts my concentration. The spinning book that comes with the bike provides you with basics and you can come up with your own rides and music, which I prefer. The amount on the flywheel is enough unless you are a professional racer who is concerned with overcoming all the resistance, don't worry about getting the heaviest amount of weight on your flywheel. The bike takes up a small amount of space and is easily moved around because of the wheels on the front. The water bottle cage is cheap and bendable but holds the water bottle. It serves its purpose for now. The seat is big and wide compared to the smaller size I am used too. The difference is noticeable. Like I said this is a beginners bike. If you love spinning and want a bike customized to your spinning preferences, I suggest you buy a better model due to what I mentioned above. Soon I have to spend more money to buy a different seat, SPD pedals, maybe a new water bottle cage. Hope this helps so you find what you are looking for when making this purchase decision :)
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