Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike

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Product Features

• Clincher resistance and quick stop knob
• Water bottle and mount included
• High performance weighted indoor cycle pedals
• Warranty: 1 year parts seat pad, toe straps are only 6 months Labor 90 days Frame 5 Years

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Master X Series Indoor Cycling Bike features a 44-pound flywheel with a quiet, low-maintenance belt drive. The seat is anatomically designed with a mid-section cut-away. Indoor-style pedals are weighted. Handle bar and seat can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically. A water bottle comes with the bike and fits in a bicycle-style holder. Assembled (assembly tools included), the bike measures 42 inches long x 20 inches wide x 42 inches high and weighs 125 pounds. Warranties against defects are 1 year for parts, six months for seat pad and toe straps, and 5 years for the frame. A labor warranty is 90 days.

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 Master X Series Indoor Cycling Bike features a 44-pound flywheel with a quiet, low-maintenance belt drive. The seat is anatomically designed with a mid-section cut-away. Indoor-style pedals are weighted. Handle bar and seat can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically. A water bottle comes with the bike and fits in a bicycle-style holder. Assembled (assembly tools included), the bike measures 42 inches long x 20 inches wide x 42 inches high and weighs 125 pounds. Warranties against defects are 1 year for parts, six months for seat pad and toe straps, and 5 years for the frame. The labor warranty is 90 days.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 42 x 20 x 42 inches ; 125 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 127.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B000K3R410
• Item model number: 1272246
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,148 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable Spin Bike Value!!, June 3, 2010

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Ray K. (NW Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike (Sports)

My title pretty much sums it up, but let me dig into a few more details for you dear reader.

This spin bike is everything I was looking for. It is the equivalent of the spin bikes at the gym I used to be a member of. Those were Lemond bikes, though not the latest models, but still very nice ones - and very pricey!

I'm 6'1" with a long torso and this bike has all of the adjustments that I need. I was looking at the less expensive spin bikes here on Amazon, but the one thing they lacked was the ability to adjust the handlebars fore/aft. That was an option I wasn't willing to do without, so I reluctantly paid more. I wasn't sure if the bike would be up to par and there were no dealers nearby that I could try before buying. Knowing Amazon has an excellent return policy, I took a chance on this one after much online research and comparison.

The belt drive is smooth and quiet! The seat is comfortable to me, but I'm a former road racer. It's a personal item and can easily be changed out for another seat since it uses a standard mount. Also, the pedals are standard bike pedals, so they can be changed out to whatever you prefer. The ones that came with it have clips/straps on one side if you don't have or care to use cleated shoes. The other side are SPD cleat ready and the cleats are included! You will need shoes that can accommodate SPD cleats if you decide to use them and there are several models and styles to choose from here on Amazon or your preferred bike accessory dealer.

The handlebars are quite nice with multiple styles for different riding positions. Time trial, Triathlon, etc. You can also hold on to the top bar as you would find on a traditional bike. It is only missing the drop style (road bike). They are covered with a foam padding which is sufficient. I also wear padded cycling gloves and am comfortable, though I may wrap the bars with an even more comfortable handlebar tape.

I like the heavier 44lb flywheel which is perfectly balanced. This provides a smooth pedal stroke and feel to the "ride."

The entire bike is very stable and has a very solid feel. There is no movement or rocking even with out of the saddle hard peddling.

The wheels on the front crossbar are helpful for moving the bike around for a short distance. They are as adequate as I've seen on other spin bikes costing more.

Assembly was very easy, though the instructions need to be updated. Parts had been changed, but were not reflected in the manual. Actually it went together easier and quicker than the way the instructions were written. But, it is easy to figure out on your own.

The water bottle cage and water bottle are a nice touch. I would have added a universal one, but this one attaches to the already threaded down tube.

The tension adjustment is smooth and uses dual pads against the flywheel. I have found there is plenty of adjustment range.

Finally, this bike gets good marks for overall appearance. In my opinion, it looks as good as any spin bike you would find in any gym yet it cost much less.

I used to spin at a local gym and loved doing so. I'm glad I know have the option to do so at home whenever time allows.

My buying experience with Amazon was as good as always. I ordered it on a Friday afternoon selecting Super Saver Shipping and it was delivered by the following Wednesday. This was also a holiday weekend (Memorial Day). I'm impressed!

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice but...., January 16, 2007

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N. Miller (Waukesha, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike (Sports)

In short it's a very nice bike. Even when the average American stops using their exercise equipment a few months later the scrap value on this thing will probably fetch half it's price back if not more. That is also a con. This thing weighs almost 150 lbs and is solid metal which makes it difficult to move unless you have some muscle on you. There are front wheels for rolling it around on the front (lifting the back) but it's still a lift. It will take 2 people upon delivery to get it around the house especially if stairs are in the path. The seat isn't the most comfortable thing on this bike. It's not bad, but sitting there for 30 minutes is really gonna start to hurt. Foot pedals are awesome. They have very nice straps on them - you do need to wear shoes with this bike. I have what looks like wrestling shoes that work fantastic. Assembly is pretty easy with only 6 steps for completion, tools are included to put it together.

It comes with no electronic monitors so your speed, time, distance travelled or calories burned is up in the air. You could probably easily buy a monitor to attach so that isn't a biggie to me.

I scored mine for 550.00 on here with free shipping. Would I do it again... well that seat does really hurt after awhile but probably because I have to say for the price I really do have a great bike that does work very nicely.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product, November 18, 2009

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Mark Tyrnauer "AppleT99" (VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike (Sports)

I have had this item for just a few weeks, and surprisingly as I went to write this I see the price has jumped considerably from the $585 w/free shipping that I paid in October - what's the deal with that? Just had to mention that, I'm really surprised to see such a jump in price.

The bike arrived via ABF freight, they called ahead and were very easy to deal with, helped me get the bike into the garage. That evening I assembled it. The hardest part was getting the thing out of the box, doing this with a helper would have been easier. There were no hard steps, though the hardware changed slightly from the included instructions, it was all self-explanatory. One note, there is nothing that comes other than an assembly and parts manual and a registration card - no CD/DVD, no instructions on care/maintenance, or anything else, a bit surprising for a large purchase.

I have never had a spin bike before, but I did have a Schwinn magnetic resistance recumbent bike. I used the Schwinn for about a year, then the computer went on the fritz. For the next two years I have done without a bike, relying in a Total Trainer DLX III home gym, which I bought directly from the manufacturer (Bayou Fitness) and this item is also available from Amazon, I will probably write a review for it too, it's really a fantastic home gym.

I wanted something that would not break down like the Schwinn - nothing to plug in, no computer, nada. After researching spin bikes for about a week I finally chose this one, price and reviews seemed very good. I'm very happy with my selection.

This is a very stable, heavy piece of equipment, which is a good thing. I'm impressed by the fact that I can really stand up and ride this hard with no fear of it tipping, sliding, moving. I currently mass about 185, and it easily seems like it could take even a much heavier or taller rider.

Adjusting the seats and handlebars would be my only thing to comment about negatively. They adjust perfectly for me, but there could be others that might have a small issue. The way that the adjustable screw handle/lever works, it can be interfered with if the seat or bars are too close to the structural members of the bike. The should have used a lever that slides through so it could be turned, slid, and turned again. Maybe they will read this and change the design, but I'm sure that's not very likely.

I really like the design of the handlebars, the pedals grip well with their straps, the hand brake works if you need it, and overall the bike also has a very pleasing look - you can see a couple of photos of mine in the review.

I cannot compare this with another spin bike since I never have ridden one, but I cannot imagine why spending $1,000 or more would get you anything better. The flywheel is heavy and well balanced, it rides smoothly and quietly, and the protection over the belt if fantastic.

Overall 4 1/2 to 5 stars, a really super purchase.