Excel 286 Dual-Action Fan Exercise Bike

by Excel

Product Features

• Dual-action exercise bike for enjoying a total body workout
• Elliptical-like handlebars help you work both upper and lower body
• Large internal fan provides variable air resistance and keeps you cool
• Fitness computer tracks time, speed, distance, and calories burned
• Adjustable seat; weight capacity of 250 pounds; 90-day warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Offering a total body workout at a great price, the Excel 286 dual-action fan exercise bike from Fitness Quest makes a terrific household addition. The bike is distinguished by its dual-action design, with elliptical-like handlebars that work both your upper and lower body at the same time to efficiently burn calories and tone your muscles. The large internal fan, meanwhile, provides variable air resistance while simultaneously keeping you cool. Throw in a motivational fitness computer--which tracks your workout time, speed, distance, and calories burned--and an adjustable seat height and you have everything you need to stay fit in your living room or basement. Made of sturdy 2-inch tubular steel, the Excel 286 offers a weight capacity of 250 pounds and carries a 90-day warranty.

About 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. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

Product Description

The Excel® 286 is an excellent fitness choice because it offers you a total body workout at a great price.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 45.5 x 20 x 46 inches ; 42 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 50 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000AT1UO
• Item model number: EXB01286
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #264,721 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars IT FELL APART IN TWO MONTHS, March 7, 2005

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C. jeanbaptiste "HAPPY HELPER" (BROOKLYN, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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THE SEAT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. IF YOU'RE SHORTER THAN 5'8" DON'T BUY IT. THE SEAT DOES NOT COME LOW ENOUGH. IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS THE THREADS ON SOME OF THE NUTS AND BOLTS WORE OFF, IT FELL APART AND I COULDN'T PUT IT BACK TOGETHER. IT IS BUILT WITH THE WORST POSSIBLE METALS AND MATERIALS. EVERY TIME I GO ABOVE 20MPH, IT COMES APART.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THAT PIECE OF CRAP!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Exercise Bike, April 7, 2007

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Tony (Johnson City, TN) - See all my reviews

The Excel 286 took about an hour and a half for me to assemble, and it gave me a better workout than the Edge 386 did. It does have some resistance, but the resistance level was perfect for me. This bike has a small on-board computer that displays how many calories you have burned and the distance you have traveled. What I like most about this bike is that it's lightweight, it's an upright bike, and it has moveable handle bars that you can use if you want to work out your upper body. This bike will give you a good workout. You will get a better workout from this bike than from a standard bike that you use outside. It does make some noise. That's because it's a fan bike. How much noise does this bike make? A box fan makes about as much noise as this bike. The fan blades are necessary because they create the air resistance while you pedal the bike. You could buy a more expensive bike with magnetic resistance. Bikes with magnetic resistance are usually quieter than fan bikes, but the resistance doesn't feel natural on some of them. I bought the Edge 386 exercise bike two years ago. Pedaling the Edge 386 feels like I am working out on a machine rather than riding a bike outside. Many people get sick of exercising because they don't know how to exercise. They go to gyms and kill themselves by working out for two or three hours. That's ridiculous. Get on this bike and attempt to burn no more than 200 calories. You can do that in less than 20 minutes. Try burning 400 calories if you want a terrific workout. I've tried many different types of exercise over the years. I think biking is the best exercise you can get.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I love this bike!, January 30, 2006

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E. Burks - See all my reviews
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The Fitness Quest® Excel 286 Bike arrived very quickly. It was very easy to assemble, although it was a little intimidating at first. I use it every day, and my only complaint is that it's a little noisy. I am 5 foot 1 and I am very happy with the size of this product as well.Definetly a great buy!