Fitleader FS1 Indoor Stationary Exercise Bike

I'm not an experienced spin-biker, but when I decided to quit the gym and get fit at home, a spin bike was one thing I wanted in case the weather was bad and I couldn't walk outdoors. I didn't want a treadmill as they take up too much room for my limited space and I wanted something compact and quiet for my cardio.My research told me that magnetic resistance bikes are better, as they are quieter and maintenance free. After a thorough search, I found this bike and it was about $100.00 less than the next higher more expensive magnetic resistance bike. This bike was offered by 6 or 7 different sellers ranging in price from around $175.00 to just over $400.00. Naturally, I chose the seller for $175.00. Mama didn't raise a dummy. :-)It got here in just a few days. It was well packaged and easy enough to assemble. It took me about 2 hours to put it together, but I was taking my time and enjoying a pot of coffee. The tools supplied for assembly are adequate, but you're better off with real tools, especially a ratchet wrench and sockets with an extension if you have them.The bike is smooth and dead silent and that was important to me. There are 8 different resistance levels you adjust with a shift lever on the frame and unless you're Lance Armstrong, the higher levels of resistance should be plenty hard enough. I find it challenging enough to spin for an hour or so on level 3, but that's just me.I'm 6' 1", 270 lbs with a 32" inseam and have the seat and handlebars adjusted to fit me fine, no complaints. If you're any bigger than me, though, you might not be happy.I like the tray under the display where I can place my Kindle in case I wanna read rather than watch TV. Not all spin bikes have that. I have found the seat and pedals to be adequate and have no plans to upgrade. The display is okay I guess, but I don't pay it much attention. My use of the bike is just to spin for 30 to 60 minutes, work up a good sweat and call it a day. I don't care about calories burned, distance traveled and all that. These types of displays are notoriously inaccurate anyway.If this bike gives me any real problems in the future, I'll certainly update, but for now, I am very pleased with this magnetic bike that didn't break the bank and is everything I was looking for.

This bike has some great features, and some not so great features. The good: it is sturdy construction and properly weighted, so it doesn't shake, shimmy, or wobble when you're working out on it, even when your pushing hard and standing up. Also, the magnetic resistance is great, it changes smoothly from gear to gear, and provides a sufficient range of resistance levels to allow for a good interval workout. I have used home manual resistance stationary cycles in the past, the ones with the felt pads on the flywheels, and find this magnetic resistance to be a much more fluid and manageable ride. The resistance gear shift on this bike takes a little getting used to, but it's not too tricky. Also, the gear shift is notched from 1 through 8, which takes some getting used to , a 0-10 setting would have been a better design. I like the on board computer - although it feels like a cheap plastic toy, the settings are easy to use and understand. Assuming they are accurate, the RPM, Heart Rate, Time, and Distance readings are all useful. I didn't care for the included pedals, but easily installed a set of road bike clip pedals for a better ride. I also didn't care for the included seat, which is a bulky wide back chair, but replaced that with a road bike saddle easily. The bad: The front end adjustments on this bike are extremely limited. The handle bars do not adjust forward or backwards, and also do not tilt. The only available adjustment is sliding the front post up or down, and even that feels limited, and could probably allow for additional height with a few more holes drilled into the post. If you are a very particular rider who requires precise setting of the handle bars, this may not be the bike for you. Assembly was not difficult, but it was time consuming. The bike comes cleverly packaged for shipping, but in a lot of separate pieces. All tools required for assembly are included. Overall, this is a good bike, especially for the price, but it does not have all of the features that a high end expensive product would likely have.

I did a lot of research before I finally made the decision to purchase this make/model. It arrived a day early with do damage from packing and shipping. The instructions for assembly were easy to read and to follow. I was riding in less than 30 minutes. It is very stable. You can adjust the cushion feet at the bottom if you do not wish to purchase a bike mat. It is very quiet and you can transition between resistant levels easily in the middle of the bike. I am a woman of 5'10 and I have lots of room to move the seat and handles up or down to comfort. There are rolling wheels on the front so it is easy for me to lift the back end up to move around if I need to store it away when guests arrive. The pedals have adjustable straps and the seat is very comfortable. You can also change out the pedals or seat with a standard bike (if you prefer). This product is suitable for beginners to advanced cyclists. The digital display is nothing fancy but it tracks heart rate (if hands are on sensors on the handles), time, distance, and calories burned. There is also a grip ledge so you can put your phone or tablet over the display if you so desire. I highly recommend this product!

This bike performs great for the price. Highly recommended.