20 Best Stationary Bike For Knee Replacement (Jan 2023 Update)

The bike is ok, assembly is straightforward enough. Got it for my parents since they’re aging and I wanted something safe and sturdy long term. Really wish I hadn’t bought it hastily from Dick’s. The manufacturer has it for like half the price. So much cheaper elsewhere.AgingInPlace

I use every day. Never had bike before. . Seat is soooo comfortable. Has many recording features. Easy to assemble and sturdy.CAneatnik

Assembly is a pain, manual could be designed and detailed better. Seat and backboard need is not spaced accurately and I have to basically lay on the bike so my butt is not hanging from the seat in the back.Varun

After getting the bike assembled, which was not as easy as other reviews state, there was a grinding noise. We took the bike completely apart and found the belt was not on correctly. It took FOREVER to get it back on. After fixing that there was an issue with the tension cable. After working on this bike for a while it is finally usable. The price is fair, but its not worth much money in my opinion. Spend a little more on a better bike. The overall look of it is good but it doesn't function properly.Brittnee

This exercise bicycle is easy to use. I had a sore knee for weeks. I noticed soreness was less after first use. I have used the bike for 2 weeks and knee pain is gone. I was away for a week and mo issues with knee. I start using it again today. This bike displays distance and calories burned. The seat and back cushion are comfortable. This is the best exercise bike I have used. I highly recommend to damily and friends.Sylvia

I bought this bike several years ago, and have been very pleased with it. I am 97 years old, stagger around with a cane, and have very little strength. This bike is good for me. It's very easy to get on and off – the seat is chair height, with a back and arms making it secure to ride. Other configurations like upright bikes and rowing machines are difficult, and those requiring you to stand are impossible for me to use without falling. I ride this bike for 30 minutes a day at a resistance setting of 5 within the range of 1 – 8, about what I remember the resistance of peddling a real bike at about 10 -15 mph to be. The bike has a very good price; it has the essentials and no more. Other than occasionally tightening a few screws, I've had no maintenance problems. I have two criticisms: (1.) The adjustment for riders of different heights is cumbersome, and (2.) The little computer displays operating time, speed, distance, calories , and something I don't understand. It is difficult to zero the display at the start of a run; I just keep punching until it eventually does, and the calorie count never zeros, but who believes it anyway. The same is a problem with the scan function – just keep punching and eventually it starts working. For someone like me who needs aerobic exercise, but is too old and feeble to go running in the park, this is a great machine.William

This review will be broken down into two parts: Installation/Delivery & use of the product. Installation/Delivery: Firstly, I am so happy to currently be a member of the Total Tech Membership. As a result, I was able to get this bike for $500. That $500 included not only the bike, but also the delivery AND installation. I ordered the bike about a week ago and set up delivery/install for Friday 1.21.22. The two guys that came to complete the bike delivery and set up were AWESOME! I think we were their last delivery on Friday as they called and said they were driving back from Sheboygan then to Green Bay to pick up bike, then up to Door County. Even though I could tell they had a LONG day these two guys were EXCEPTIONAL. They came in brought the bike downstairs and happily went to work on putting it together. They got the whole thing together and rocking and rolling in about 40 minutes (totally worth me not doing it b/c I'm sure it would've taken me much longer). They gave me a tutorial on use and took everything away. Both of these guys deserve a TEN out of TEN for their efforts & hard work (even on a late Friday night). Thanks MUCH to them Use of Product: my wife did a ride yesterday on the bike and I used it this morning before work. The product is SUPER easy to use and it is VERY VERY QUIET (you can hardly hear it running). I love that they have user profiles that keep track of your workouts and overall distances that you bike (it allows 4 profiles). This bike has a great display for your workouts and it has plenty of choices for programs. It also has a fan and though I haven't used it yet it has a USB port and speakers for listening to what you'd like (I am an ear buds kind of guy). When using the bike it is VERY comfortable (I'm 5'10') and the seat moves with ease. This was the perfect last piece of exercise equipment we needed for our basement gym and it provides a good workout without major stress on the body. I would HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone who is on the fence about buying it. The bike (as you can see in the pictures) does not take up that much room compared to other pieces of cardio equipment as well which is a bonus.Brewerfan3

Schwinn has pulled a complete bait and switch on these units that to me borders on criminal. There USED to be (and is advertised) a free app that you could download to interact with these units as well as keep track of your workouts. However, that has gone the way of the dodo bird – extinct! The old app is still referenced in the owners/installation menu. The app has been removed from all app stores – no matter the device. What Schwinn has done is convert to a Peleton type structure where the app is now a subscription based service. Total money grab. If the app worked like Peleton, I could almost get behind it – not even close. There are only 3 or 4 free "rides" you can do with the new app but none are interactive to where the resistance varies based on the terrain. The app does make the video come to a halt if you stop pedaling – that's it. No matter what speed you pedal, the video just trundles along at the same speed. I did a quick review of the paid "rides" and they all said "video only" so even the paid app does NOT provide any interactive workout other than the view going by at a constant speed – unless you stop. No resistance changes, no speed changes, just a slow ride through the scenery. Also, the Bluetooth….would you expect that to link to your device and let you play music? NOPE!!! The only thing the Bluetooth will link to is the new app. I was told by Schwinn support that it would link to other apps but I tried 3 of what they recommended and no Bluetooth link unless on their app. Worthless. So, there is also a little fan on the console that has a vent similar to an A/C vent in a car. Great idea…..poor execution. The fan is mounted inside the plastic enclosure in such a way that when the air exits the front of the vent, it's blowing at a 45 degree angle and it shoots off to the left, doing a nice job of cooling your left forearm but not a whisp of air on your face. The seating position on this is also uncomfortable. The seat moves up and down at a steep angle – so much so that the instructions say to get out of the seat before adjusting. That is ridiculous. If they were being honest, they would say, "Our design is poor and you can't actually adjust the seat while seated". If you do decide to adjust the seat while actually seated (so you can tell where you need to set it – duh), you better have at least one foot FIRMLY on the pedal, ready to support most of your body weight. Otherwise, the seat will SLAM to the bottom and jam your back – yes, I did it! This is not like any recumbent bike Ive ever been on – the ergonomics just are NOT good. The angle is just not right. Other than that, It's a great machine!SamsungNanoQLED

Excellent exercise bike at an excellent price. Free delivery was included and much appreciated that they moved the heavy box into the back room for me. Setup took about 90 minutes with assistance from a step-by-step YouTube video that made identifying parts and order a breeze (SEARCH: "Complete! Assemble Schwinn 270 Recumbent Exercise Bike") The bike is very comfortable and includes a console with lots of information and ability to setup custom programs. It's really not too bulky either and fits well along the wall of our room, so its pretty much out of the way. It has wheels in the front and a handle in the back to enable you to easily lift and move the bike. There is also a media shelf underneath the main display to hold your phone or tablet, and also a USB port to keep your device charged during your work out. The only negative thing you might have is that the Bluetooth capability is limited to using their app for downloading information about your session. You can't stream any music to its internal speakers at all. You will need to use the supplied 3.5mm input port and cable to attach to an MP3 player or phone that has a similar jack to play any music from the speakers. But you can just use your own phone or tablet along with wireless earbuds or headphones for better sound. The bike itself is very quiet when pedaling, which is nice. It has 25 levels of resistance which is plenty, and includes a heart rate monitor via the handles mounted on either side of the seat. A little nice addition is the cup holder/storage for your water bottle and/or remote control. Compare all this to the very similar (and more expensive) Nautilus R618 Recumbent bike that has almost identical features and made by the same company.BobG

I love the bike! But the exercise computer does not work well. I changed the batteries, but that didn’t change the problem. I’ve read the user manual telling of how to reset, have tried all that, and it didn’t change anything. The numbers flash constantly without reason. Is there any suggestions on how to fix this? Otherwise, I love the bike.Nancy R.

I like this machine . I just started using it because had to wait for my daughter to assemble it. I am 80 and could not see well enough to do it myself. I got it because my back doctor advised that I start using something like it, for exercise. When i went through PT, prior to a surgical procedure on my back, I was advised by the manager of my therapy to get one for exercise, in lieu of walking on the streets. I have been using it for a few days now and can say that I think I made a good choice when purchasing an exercise machine.MAJOR D.

It took over five frustrating hours for two people to put this bike together. The written instructions were extremely confusing. Without the help from YouTube we would still be struggling to finish the job. One of the brackets under the seat was severely bent and no amount of torc would straighten it out. Consequently one of the screws does will not fit in order to further secure the bike seat. I do not feel that I should be inconvenienced further by having someone help me once again to remove the seat, take a photo and provide further information for my complaint to be resolved. All I asked for was to be issued a $50 credit to my Visa card to compensate for the damaged part. On the plus side the bike seat is very comfortable.Ann

I meets my needs. It's cheaper than taking diabetic medication every month. The cost was less than one month of Trulicity with insurance, therefore I chose the bike to control my blood sugar. I like the back support and helps me maintain proper posture.C Roberts

It does not cost much, but works perfectly. what it lacks to it competitors that cost 2x-10x as much is mostly bells, whistles and gimmicks. I took about an hour to put together (it came with a couple of throw away tools) Runs smoothly and quietly, There is a LED display that shows distance, speed, calories. The tensioner is a twist knob, the amount tension is from 0 to 8 and 8 is still quite low in resistance. my only real knock on this bike.Merlin

I've waited a long time to find a stationary exercise bike at a price I was willing to pay. This model perfectly fits the bill at a spectacular price. Not too difficult to assemble, though it does take some patience! I've been using it daily and it is both comfortable and has a lot of the "bells and whistles" much more expensive models have. I am completely satisfied with the product at the moment and expect to get lots of use out of it.John

After weeks of reading "Best Of" eval's, tech info & user reviews, migrated from Cubii-style to combo hand & foot workout bike. Chose company with best guarantee policy, b/c they don't want product to give them headaches, damage their reputation. Ordering process fine. Packed well, box damage did not reach contents. Box packed firmly. Opened both ends, pushed gently with feet, contents slid slowly out. YAY, bike not fully broken down! Max 12 main parts + fasteners, knobs, pedals, not bad. Fasteners well-identified, shrink-wrapped to cardboard by type. Assembly system & instructions clear, understandable. Yes, complex (lots of parts) but less than 2 hrs. working patiently step-by-step. Easy, direct. Some people w/b done in 45 min. Threading, huge complaint for competitors, is well-made. Rear wheels functional but too tiny. Check-up steps: Only 1 cust serv question. She knew instantly: Hand pedals impossibly tight @ any setting. Easy fix, set to prevent damage to delicate parts in shipping. This should be in instructions! Now bike works perfectly for 5'7" 140# & 6'4" 220#. Easy adjustments. Comfortable leg & arm spacing. Beautiful. Stamina's 90 day warrantee inadequate imho, but better than most inexpensive bikes. What's Hammacher Schlemmer's "normal life expectancy" for this item. Using for a month, super happy we got their Foldaway bike!Kathleen

I bought this for the upper body arm bike to continue physical therapy at home. The lower foot bike was a bonus. But I notice the tension sticks in both areas. The lower foot bike can loosen the tension enough for better motion, even though it still feels a bit sticky instead of flowing with smooth motion. The upper arm bike isn't loosening enough to make the stickiness of the motion negligible. I am hoping over time and use that will help. I am reviewing it first day out of the box and put together. I did notice the foot crank and hand crank attachments were both pre-greased and sticky to touch when we put it together. If I am having the same issue after a few days I will try some WD-40 to see if that makes a difference.Diane recovering shoulder physic

I use this exerciser to regain the strength and stamina I lost during the covid-19 pandemic. I don't have much space, and I was looking for a small unit. It arrived in one large box. Before opening the box, I asked for email instructions to assemble it. Hammacher Schlemmer responded within the hour, and I read the directions a few times before opening the package. My son-in-law helped me complete this, and he also read the instructions in advance. I spread out a quilt and brought the parts into the basement playroom. The nuts/bolts/small pieces were separated and labeled in a molded clear plastic container, so I did not have to deal with many jumbled parts. The unit was easy to put together step-by-step, I found the instructions very clear. Our only mistake was using the wrong washers in the first step, but we quickly corrected that. I tried the exerciser out and could only do 4 minutes! When I went to my health club pre-Covid, I warmed up 20-25 minutes on a stationary recumbent bike before completing the exercise machine circuit and swimming. I am glad I finally purchased this exerciser. It has been three weeks, and I can now do 20 minutes. I don't know if I will ever feel comfortable enough to return to my health club. In the meantime, thank you, Hammacher Schlemmer!Cynthia

This bike was easy to put together. I had to have help with the heavy pieces. The directions were in English, and clear. All of the hardware was already in the correct location, it just needed to be removed, the correct piece added, the hardware put back in and tightened. I’m happy to have the arm exercisers, but I do wish I had somewhere to put my iPad. The seat is comfortable, but as with any bicycle seat, eventually my tailbone starts hurting. The product is great quality for the price. If you can get the shipping for free, and a coupon code, the savings add up. I recommend this product for anyone who is looking for a recumbent bike.Jacqueline M.

Easy to assemble though two wires were severed in transit probably because due to snow the delivery was delayed and the box was loaded/unloaded from truck more than necessary. Sunny sent new parts immediately! With the condition of the box we were surprised there wasn't more damage – styrofoam did its job well! Pedals smoothly, easy to change resistance both for arm and leg 'pedals'. I don't always successfully reset odometer and time. Seat is not that comfortable, but a chair cushion corrects that. It is good for short and tall people and you can use the arm and leg pedals at the same time which is a real plus. Overall, I am very satisfied with this my bike.Anita W.

We received the machine unharmed by shipping. The disposable plastic protectors for the base did their job absorbing the impact during shipping. Good job! Assembly was quick and easy, instructions are easy to follow. The display unit leaves much to be desired but works. The seat is great, much better than the bicycle type and the handle bars with the pulse feature is very comfortable to use. Overall we are very pleased with the unit. One suggestion would be to color code the wires to simplify assembly.Alfred H.

It is hard to rate this purchase because I am both pleased and disappointed. I was excited when I saw the thak you card from the company president upon opening the box. What a nice extra touch! But sad when I found they couldn't even keep up the $10 per year domain name to let you know their app is defunct. And of course there is the realization that this company has a corner on this level of fitness equipment (owning Nautilus, Schwinn, Bowflex, and more) so why should they put forth the effort? Despite the extreme cost difference, I would have looked longer at Peloton if I'd known. But, moving past my dismay to what matters most, as a 63 year old female not in the best shape, I put the bike together myself quite effortlessly. That is not to say that it is not quite heavy at near 100 pounds, but the instructions were clear for the most part. One thing I would add is that, when installing the seat bottom, screw the two roads in at the front first, or it will be difficult (if not impossible) to line the screw holes up. In all cases, the best idea when installing multiple screws in a section is to apply all the screws loosely, then tighten all after everything is lined up for that section. As a final fuss, I wish the power cord was less flimsy/more substantial. Functionally, the bike is quiet, smooth and comfortable. The fan has little power, and this is a big deal because wouldn't it be wonderful to feel the wind in your hair as you ride, almost real IF THERE WERE AN APP to elicit the illusion. Rant over, I expect to appreciate the bike this year, and next year if I've done well with goals I may upgrade for more excitement.Deborah

Believe the bike is ok, but never really tried to use it due to shipping damage. The packaging is poor and the Styrofoam breaks down during shipping. I returned the first bike due to damage and ordered a second. Same issue with shipping. Damaged box on front door. Nautilus really needs to improve the packaging. Not sure if I am going to try again.Steven

I use it in the winter to compliment my good weather riding on my outdoor recumbent. It is very smooth riding and has more than enough resistant levels. The one problem I have with it is the difficulty moving it from room to room (living room TV watching to storage in spare bedroom). I have a bad back and can't lift it onto it's casters, so I improved it by adding four casters (on the ends of the stabilizers). They are 2 in. rubber casters (two fixed and two locking-swivel). The bike is still very stable, even on hardwood floors. Even for people with good backs, it is much easier and safer to move around. It takes more room to store, but it's not a deal breaker for me.none

The bike once assembled is great. My wife and I love it so far. Two problems with assembly. 1-the plugin for the pulse monitor was broken off, so we don't have the pulse monitor feature. 2-the assembly instructions and parts supplied were great except for step 6. I feel the directions for step 6 were very poor and the illustrations were as well. We figured it out after great difficulty. Other than the above 2 issues, I think the bike is a great value and well constructed.Corrine P.

I bought my Sunny SF-RB4905 recumbent exercise bike online and it was delivered last week as scheduled and was packaged very well. I bought it based on reviews and I have not been disappointed. As a 6', 183 lb. active 80 yr. old male bicycle rider and skier who has had two knee surgeries, I wanted a bike for home use. My only regret is I didn't buy it 2 years ago after my first knee surgery (second knee surgery three months ago). As a regular gym member I find it so much more convenient to exercise at home now and not have to risk exposure to the coronavirus. Sunny sent an email with exercises to do on all kinds of equipment including the recumbent bike and I have incorporated these exercises into my daily routine. I needed a bike for my long legs and this meets my needs and I can also reduce the knee length for more knee strengthening per my doctor. The total resistance is very adequate as well. After unpacking the bike, it took me a little over an hour to assemble by myself. The instructions were very good and clear. I like the tray for holding my cell phone so I can listen to music while exercising or follow along with the Sunny exercise videos. The bike appears to be very well made and sturdy for my needs.Keith R.

LOVE this bike! I put it mostly together by myself…68 year old with back surgery, knee and hip replacement! I was “I am woman hear me roar!” Needed help with the “electrical” part of it! It rides so smooth and quiet! Cannot ask for a better exercise machine! I hop on it for even 10 minutes…then again later! Perfect for cold weather exercise!Debra G.

Just got this bike so I could watch TV or IPad while exercising lazily. Im a 68 year old woman living in a small space and it’s great for my situation – sturdy, easy to adjust, quiet, easy to fold up (with practice) and move to my bedroom when people are over. Also easy to assemble if you take your time, look at the pictures in the manual carefully and make sure all the bolts are tightened well. Haven’t tried the electronics yet. Only negative is I can’t adjust it long enough for my leg length. I’m 5’10” but with long legs and bad knees so I have my knees bent more than I’d like when riding it. I’ll see how I fair over the next few months. Still a good bike.Old Broad Karen

This bike is super cool! Doesn’t take long to assemble( I had a young man to help me! All set up in just over an hour ). It fits all the description it claims: quite light to move about; seat height is good for 5 foot and 5 foot 10 individual, and the computer screen to keep track of your exercises. The upper arms strings are very useful. An senior of 70years of age, I like being challenged by this bike, it has different tension you can adjust /play with! Love this investment, especially at this time of pandemic and cold weather, I still can exercise in the comfort of my home . I only used it for a few time and thoroughly enjoyed the “ride”!! Highly recommend for the senior who still has some degree of mobility.Cherry blossom 70

My husband is having health issues so I had to get this into the house from the deck, open the box, carry the pieces upstairs to the bedroom/work out room & then put it together. I was able to carry the box into the dining room, open it & get the various pieces upstairs. Assembling it was a piece of cake, although my husband did have to point out what tool I needed to use. Fortunately, the tools came with the bike so I didn't have to rummage around a lot of his tool boxes for the correct tools. I love this bike. I am able to raise the seat easily & change from one bike position to another. I am using it in the recumbent position because that's the only position my husband can use right now & I don't want to have to remember to change the position every time I use the bike. My only complaint is the back rest. I wish it was adjustable. One other reviewer wanted the back rest higher because she was taller. I'm short & would like the back rest lower. I have to wedge a small pillow behind my back because the back rest kills my back. Since I typically do at least an hour a day, the back rest is important to me. Can't say anything about the app. I read while using the bike so I'm not sure I will ever use the app. I'm glad I saw this presentation. At the time, I had to stop the treadmill because of a very sore foot. I have continued on the bike while waiting for the foot to get better & will probably end up alternating the bike & treadmill once my foot is better. This bike was well worth the money & even my husband can use it for very short periods of time. He was unable to use the treadmill so this gives him a little bit of exercise each day. I would buy this bike again.pag

Just got this bike so I could watch TV or IPad while exercising lazily. Im a 68 year old woman living in a small space and it’s great for my situation – sturdy, easy to adjust, quiet, easy to fold up (with practice) and move to my bedroom when people are over. Also easy to assemble if you take your time, look at the pictures in the manual carefully and make sure all the bolts are tightened well. Haven’t tried the electronics yet. Only negative is I can’t adjust it long enough for my leg length. I’m 5’10” but with long legs and bad knees so I have my knees bent more than I’d like when riding it. I’ll see how I fair over the next few months. Still a good bike.Old Broad Karen

This bike is super cool! Doesn’t take long to assemble( I had a young man to help me! All set up in just over an hour ). It fits all the description it claims: quite light to move about; seat height is good for 5 foot and 5 foot 10 individual, and the computer screen to keep track of your exercises. The upper arms strings are very useful. An senior of 70years of age, I like being challenged by this bike, it has different tension you can adjust /play with! Love this investment, especially at this time of pandemic and cold weather, I still can exercise in the comfort of my home . I only used it for a few time and thoroughly enjoyed the “ride”!! Highly recommend for the senior who still has some degree of mobility.Cherry blossom 70

My husband is having health issues so I had to get this into the house from the deck, open the box, carry the pieces upstairs to the bedroom/work out room & then put it together. I was able to carry the box into the dining room, open it & get the various pieces upstairs. Assembling it was a piece of cake, although my husband did have to point out what tool I needed to use. Fortunately, the tools came with the bike so I didn't have to rummage around a lot of his tool boxes for the correct tools. I love this bike. I am able to raise the seat easily & change from one bike position to another. I am using it in the recumbent position because that's the only position my husband can use right now & I don't want to have to remember to change the position every time I use the bike. My only complaint is the back rest. I wish it was adjustable. One other reviewer wanted the back rest higher because she was taller. I'm short & would like the back rest lower. I have to wedge a small pillow behind my back because the back rest kills my back. Since I typically do at least an hour a day, the back rest is important to me. Can't say anything about the app. I read while using the bike so I'm not sure I will ever use the app. I'm glad I saw this presentation. At the time, I had to stop the treadmill because of a very sore foot. I have continued on the bike while waiting for the foot to get better & will probably end up alternating the bike & treadmill once my foot is better. This bike was well worth the money & even my husband can use it for very short periods of time. He was unable to use the treadmill so this gives him a little bit of exercise each day. I would buy this bike again.pag

The recumbent bike is fantastic!. Assembly instructions were easy to follow. The bike came together without any problems. The bike has a terrific look and feel. Entering personal info for my wife and me (age, gender, weight and height) was easy. Following the embedded workout programs was also very uncomplicated. The seat is large and the foam padding is very comfortable even for hour-long workouts. I like the heart monitor built into to the sidebar grips makes tracking aerobic aspect of the workout simple. At 71 y/o and with arthritis in my knees bilaterally, I had to give up my 3-mile walks. This recumbent bike is very easy on my knees (not to mention my lower lumbar back). I like and use the builtin iPad/tablet stand for reading and watching videos while pumping away. Also, I like the sleek, narrow design – fits in against the wall minimizing its footprint in the room. Glad I purchased this bike. It's getting lots of use. I would highly recommend without any reservations.Michael

Use daily to strengthen muscles,ligaments and improve cardio. Determined to avoid knee replacements as long as possible. Utilizing the different programs & resistance, I strengthen ligaments thus providing more knee stability.Momsaatja

I especially chose a recumbent bike because of the low impact to the knees versus an upright bike. I drive a lot and the recumbent bike has helped alleviate the lower back and hip pains. I was concerned about the quality and durability especially w/2 sons that workout all the time. It turned out to be a very heavy duty gym quality bike and reasonably priced. My other concern was w/my husband's response and he loved it more than anyone else because of the low impact to his bad knee.Happy Customer

WARNING! do not buy this bike! the peddle bars are wielded on backwards! foot peddles crossthreaded. Absolutely a piece of junk! you are better off using marketplace and buying something used. shipping also took three weeks! do yourself a favor and skip the temptation of lower prices, it's cheap for a reason.Whitney

I love my new excercise bike! It was easy to put together. The seat is comfortable and bigger than most. Definitely worth the price. I love it. I highly recommend!HarleyGirl74

I wanted a stationary bike a couple of weeks ago. I looked around and recalled all the exercise bicycles I'd seen in people's homes not being used, and thought about getting one that would be comfortable to ride and not become tedious to use. After looking at Marcy's reputation for quality gym equipment, I chose the Marcy Pro MRSREB, and it arrived at our home within days of my ordering it. The instructions took a few minutes to figure out, but everything was complete in the box and it took roughly an hour to assemble. I took my time, set it up, and I have used it every day since then. What you see is what you get: an economically priced, simple, efficient piece of exercise equipment that can easily be used while catching up on TV shows, movies or while listening to music. (I'm sure one can incorporate reading within that short list of activities, as well.) Enjoy!James

The Bike Arrived and I was very excited. I put it together in about and hour total (but I kept being interrupted).Maybe a little more. I like things like that though. I rode it first day, great!, My daughter and I rode it second day (great)! The third day… I'm riding and it starts with a clunk! I stopped and my daugher aske, Mom what was that? I said, I'm not sure adjusted the tention (mind you it has stayed on 3) and was hopeful that, that was the problem… NOPE! So if I use it, it start of the first 30 seconds… whisper quite like before. It gives me hope. And then clunk, clunk, clunk. To the point where I don't want to ride it anymore, because the clunk is so loud that you can feel it in the floor and I'm sure our neighbors are wondering what in the Heck is going on! I would recommend, but only if once I return this thing, and get a replacement, it doesn't clunk. If it does…. then I will have to give it a 1 STAR for the construction of the product.AmbersVibe

Have not had the bike long and the noise it makes is unbearable. My husband took it apart and we can’t figure out where exactly it’s coming from. The belt is frayed, so we are assuming that could be the issue. Disappointed as just bought it not that long ago to help build up strength after surgery:(AG

This bike is so easy to assemble and use that I was impressed at high its quality and functionality. I bought it for my own physical therapy because of my back and joint problems and my husband has switched to using it in place of our non-recumbent stationary bike, too. It's comfortable, easy to adjust, and looks great in our tv room.Loretta P.

This thing is so hard to pedal. I love cardio but you can't even go at a constant pace for more than a couple minutes at most. Will be selling on craigslist at extreme discount soonZaal

very sturdy. I like the way the adjustment works. I have had others that adjust below on the part that connects the seat to the pedals with just a screw and it always came loose. this looks like it wont do that. High seat easy to get on to.Ruth

After getting the bike assembled, which was not as easy as other reviews state, there was a grinding noise. We took the bike completely apart and found the belt was not on correctly. It took FOREVER to get it back on. After fixing that there was an issue with the tension cable. After working on this bike for a while it is finally usable. The price is fair, but its not worth much money in my opinion. Spend a little more on a better bike. The overall look of it is good but it doesn't function properly.Brittnee

This exercise bicycle is easy to use. I had a sore knee for weeks. I noticed soreness was less after first use. I have used the bike for 2 weeks and knee pain is gone. I was away for a week and mo issues with knee. I start using it again today. This bike displays distance and calories burned. The seat and back cushion are comfortable. This is the best exercise bike I have used. I highly recommend to damily and friends.Sylvia

I bought this bike several years ago, and have been very pleased with it. I am 97 years old, stagger around with a cane, and have very little strength. This bike is good for me. It's very easy to get on and off – the seat is chair height, with a back and arms making it secure to ride. Other configurations like upright bikes and rowing machines are difficult, and those requiring you to stand are impossible for me to use without falling. I ride this bike for 30 minutes a day at a resistance setting of 5 within the range of 1 – 8, about what I remember the resistance of peddling a real bike at about 10 -15 mph to be. The bike has a very good price; it has the essentials and no more. Other than occasionally tightening a few screws, I've had no maintenance problems. I have two criticisms: (1.) The adjustment for riders of different heights is cumbersome, and (2.) The little computer displays operating time, speed, distance, calories , and something I don't understand. It is difficult to zero the display at the start of a run; I just keep punching until it eventually does, and the calorie count never zeros, but who believes it anyway. The same is a problem with the scan function – just keep punching and eventually it starts working. For someone like me who needs aerobic exercise, but is too old and feeble to go running in the park, this is a great machine.William

I think the only good thing about this bike is the price point 🙁 The assembly of the bike was super easy. I was able to assemble it 80% alone. The rest of it was too heavy for me to hold and screw at the same time so my husband helped with that part (handle bars). There’s a few major disappointments here. First, the left pedal is impossible to screw on. It tells you to tighten it counter clockwise, which we did. But the grooves don’t work (idk how else to explain it). The left pedal doesn’t fasten completely to the leg of the bike. We thought maybe it’s not supposed to (?), so I got up and tested it. After pedaling for three seconds, the left pedal popped completely off. We tried for nearly an hour to get this pedal to screw on all the way but it never did. That night, I reached out to the email address provided in the instructions to ask them for help with the part. We got a reply from a bot, advising us to turn the pedal counterclockwise, which we already did for an hour. I replied to the bot saying we tried that with no luck. Despite their bot promising contact from an actual team member, we still haven’t heard back (it’s been two days). Then, I decided to call the support phone number provided. It also goes to a bot, who advises they’ll only transfer me to a human if I register my product and provide my registration number to them. So note, if you got this bike secondhand and need help from customer service, it’ll be nearly impossible unless you have the registration number. My husband somehow managed to get the pedal halfway screwed on enough for us to use it without the left foot busting off mid stride, but it is sooooo wonky. The pedal jiggled around and is very unstable and not safe to ride at all. When I finally registered my product, I called the support number back. I indicated I wanted to return the product because I’m completely over it. After clicking thru the menu, once I told it I didn’t buy it directly from the manufacturer the bot told me “please go to the store you bought your item from to complete your return. Goodbye.” This infuriated me! I understand they didn’t sell me the bike so I can’t return it to them, but this is the least concerned company about their products or customer service. I will ever in my life purchase anything from this company again. The other issue I have is I feel like the bike isn’t made for short people. I’m 5 foot even and the seat is too tall for me, even when it’s on the lowest setting. When I stand next to bike, the seat hits mid torso when it should hit right about my hips/pelvis. My feet lift off the pedals when I hit the bottom of my stride. This isn’t something I can even ask them to fix so it’s a total bust at this point. Finally, the seat is UNBEARABLE! It’s narrow and hard as a rock. Just icing on the cake.Monica

I was in search of a piece of exercise equipment that was small enough that it could be moved around and tucked away when not being used. My price range was, essentially, double what I paid for this bike, but I decided on this particular model because it had every feature I was looking for without the huge price! The adjustable seat to accommodate various heights, tension adjustment, calorie/distance/speed/time tracker, quietness, and that it was easy to move all really made this bike appeal to me. To begin, my package arrived a whole DAY earlier than I was told initially, which made me really happy! It did take me about 1-1/2 to 2 hours to actually assemble everything, but the instructions were pretty straight forward…there is literature in addition to diagrams, so practically anyone can figure it out. Once assembled, I tested it out and was thoroughly impressed! It's very smooth and stays stable when you're actually pedaling. I typically end up studying, reading a book, or listening to a lecture while I work out. If I could change anything about this product, I would add in a ledge on the activity monitor where you could place your phone, ereader, or papers so that they don't have to be held in your hands. I would have also loved a water holder, but keeping it right on the ground works just fine (as you can see, it's a really low-set bike!). Overall, I'd highly recommend this bike to anyone wanting to get in a workout at home while ideally multitasking with studying, reading, or even watching television. It's quiet and small enough to tuck out of the way. Relatively easy assembly. You'll love it!Rachel

I bought this recumbent bike for my wife for Christmas. It arrived ahead of schedule, even during the 2021 Christmas shipping insanity, and I was able to begin assembly after Jan. 1. The first thing that impressed us is that this product is sturdy! The directions are solid. I chose to seek a video for assembly, so found a great one on YouTube. No problems until I got to the knob. It just wouldn't fit. I called CustomerCare and the specialist was a great help. I sent a couple of images to her via email, and quick as a wink, she diagnosed the issue and sent a replacement knob. It fit perfectly. At Stamina, they are CustomerCARE Specialists — and they are true to that name. I have the highest regard for this company, its products, and staff. They are a joy to work with and they support their customers! My wife is very happy with her new bike. Says it's smooth and quiet! THANK YOU!riverofmay

This bike is constructed pretty well with quality metal parts and hardware. However, what I did not realize until after I was assembling the bike is that you can not roll it away on your own. If you plan to leave the bike in one spot and not move it then you won't care. However, if you move it away after using each time, as I do, then not being able to move it alone is a deal breaker. There are other bikes out there in this price range which have moving front wheels. Another issue was with the tension knob. It is a plastic assembly which is supposed to fit up and against the vertical tube holding the display. I fiddled with it for over an hour and could never get it aligned to be able to have the knob assembly tight against the tube while being able to secure it with the supplied screw. Even if I could I am still returning it for not being able to move it. Lastly I also noticed that while on the least amount of tension the bike operates as advertised – nice and quiet – but if you want a tougher workout with nearly full tension there is all kinds of noise coming from the wheel inside the housing. Back off the tension and it goes away, but who wants that? Assembly was good. Parts and hardware were nicely labeled which makes it simple to assemble. It's too bad, I think I would have enjoyed the bike, but it has a few too many warts for me.erlebc

The wheel is terrible. Its very jerky and its way too light. A wheel needs to be heavy to have a smooth ride. Or be made to spin much faster. The pedals are not properly attached to the wheel. The wheel dont move backwards when you pedal backwards. This creates lag when pedaling normally. All recumbent bikes are this way. All recumbent bikes have bad wheels. Even ones at $4500. The screen is nice. But way too basic. Zwift worked ok with the R92. R92 is insanely hard to put together because of where some screws are located. You cant see what youre doing because theyre underneath stuff. Its near impossible to reach some with tools as theres not any room for your fingers or the tools. I had an amazing time talking with Camilla in email. Manager. She is awesome.Buggs1a-98838

I did a lot of research and was very pleased with every aspect of the sale, delivery and performance. I am recovering from back surgery gone wrong and knee surgery. This bike is a dream come true. My legs have strengthed and I don't hurt while working out. I am starting at low levels until I get in better shape. If there is any con, it is that the chest strap monitor takes a while before it begins to work. This causes me to work a bit using hill, then I can start heart program which requires chest monitor to work before starting. Great product and service.JohnCorcacas

Overall the bike is not bad. But there are some issues that I seem to be bothered by. First off, the resistance levels are not linear across the 20 available settings. It seems like there is no resistance until you get to level 15 or so. Now I am not saying there is insufficient resistance because level 18-20 can wear you out pretty fast. So the issue lies when you try to use the different program profiles. They start off with no resistance for such a long time you are just bored out of your mind by the time it begins to put any resistance against you. This is even with pressing the level up buttons until it won't let you go any further. I find myself just running it in manual mode. Second, maybe it's just me but it seems like the seat back is reclined a little too far. I ended up flipping the seat back because the padding is tapered and it decreased the recline when I did this. The lower handlebar that reads your pulse rate is mounted a little too low for me and is uncomfortable. The forward handlebars are in a completely useless place because you have to stand up just to reach them. I don't know what they are for. Now the good, I have a knee that gets irritated quite easily and I have no problem on this equipment . Maybe in part because even though the "Q" factor on exercise bikes seem to be quite large, Sole made the pedals angled such that you don't feel bow-legged when peddling. The build quality also seems good.PoisedSeal-93763

I wanted to buy a bike that would help me lower my blood sugars. I live in a cold and snowy climate so during the winter you can not get out much for exercise. And I did not want to join a gym. So I researched upright stationary bikes. This one came up as one of the good ones. Things I like are the weight limit worked for me, Sturdy even if I get moving fast, quiet, and has some pre-programmed settings. The one thing that could be worked on is learning how to use the program settings and all the bike does. I had to google youtube and watch people's videos to understand the settings. I did order a seat thinking it was a bigger seat for the bike and it was the same size. In the description, I assumed it was an upgraded seat . I will keep it though because if there is one thing I think will break down it will be the seat, as I am not a small person.Exercise wont kill me

I looked at the full range of exercise bikes ranging from $150 to $3000. I was looking for something similar to the ones I have used at health clubs in the past (in the cardio area not the spinning rooms). Nothing fancy, just one that offers simple workout routines with various workout levels and tracks your calories, distance, etc, doesn't require a tablet or phone, and doesn't break the bank. Ive had this bike for about 6 weeks now and this is exactly that. It's well built, comfortable, easy to use, compact, light and easy to move around, and affordable. If you are looking for a spinning style bike with a weighted fly-wheel (ie Pelaton), this is not it. If you need live instructors or virtual rides on a large built-in screen, this is not it (although this does connect with the Explore the World app that syncs with the machine and you can do virtual rides on your phone or tablet). If you are looking to spend a lot of money for the bike and additional monthly fees for the live workout subscriptions, this is not it. This is just a great, simple exercise bike at a great price. Also, it is easy to put together. All the tools are included and it takes about 30-60 minutes depending upon your skill level. Several people have posted Youtube videos of how to assemble it which made it even easier. At the time I bought it Target had it on sale and with the red card discount it was the best price. They also delivered it in just a couple days. I highly recommend the bike . . . if it is what you are looking for.ggsindy