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Enjoy a vigorous cardiovascular workout in your basement or rec room with this recumbent exercise bike from Phoenix Health & Fitness. Boasting a smooth, ultra-quiet magnetic resistance system and a tough tubular steel frame that holds up to use and abuse, the bike is a great choice for beginners and intermediate riders who want to work themselves into shape. The bike also offers eight resistance levels that are manually controlled using a straightforward hand dial, along with secure foot straps attached to the pedals for stability. And thanks to the large, easy-to-read electronic monitor--which gauges your workout time, speed, distance, and calories burned--it's a breeze to design a custom workout for your fitness level. Other details include an adjustable frame for users with different heights, a comfortable step-through recumbent design, and a maximum weight limit of 250 pounds. The bike, which requires limited assembly, measures 58 by 38 by 24 inches (W x H x D) and carries a 90-day warranty on parts and a one-year warranty on the frame.
Specifications:
- Smooth, quiet magnetic resistance for quiet operation
- Hand dial for easy resistance changes
- Electronics monitors speed, distance, time, estimated calories burned, and scan functions
- Frame is 2" round stabilizers and 3" rectangular tubing
- Frame adjust to different lengths for users of differing heights
- Dimensions: 58" x 24" x 38"
About Phoenix Health & Fitness
Established in 1998 as a wholesale distributor of fitness equipment, Phoenix Health & Fitness offers a complete line of high-quality exercise equipment to the in-home and light commercial markets. Working with a state-of-the-art computer system, the company can offer "just in time" delivery and other critical services while living up to its standards of reliability, consistency, honesty, and urgency. Phoenix Health & Fitness develops many of its new concepts and products in conjunction with its sister company, Reflex Design, and enjoys a reputation for delivering quality products in a timely manner.
About Recumbent 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.
The term recumbent literally means "lying down." Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.
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With very limited assembly and eight easy-adjust resistance levels , this machine is really ideal for beginners/intermediates and provides flexible workout variety. Smooth, quiet operations gives user the comfort while exercising and burning the calories. Warranty is 90 days parts, 1 year frame. Maximum user weight is 250lb. Not recommended or guaranteed for user over this limit.
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119 of 120 people found the following review helpful
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The bike shipped promptly, was easily assembled by my husband in about 30 minutes, and is everything the other reviewers says it is. It is SILENT, even when I'm biking fast (well - fast for me is 20 miles an hour). It is built well and seems very solid, although you can move it around a room pretty easily. It does not wiggle or bounce you, which makes it nice for reading. It is also nice that the controls do not block your view to the television. The calorie counter is not accurate. It shows the same number burned in my first 30 minutes at 20 miles per hour, as it does for my second 30 minutes at 15 miles per hour. I still gave it 5 stars though, because without knowing your weight and body fat percentage, no machine will accurately tell you the calories burned. I got rid of an elliptical trainer to buy this, because in order to go fast enough to get a good cardio workout on the elliptical I had lots of hip joint and knee pain - not so initially, but my body adjusted and I just couldn't work up a sweat even on the highest tension without the joint pain. I am getting a great workout on this bike, set at a level 2 difficulty, with no joint pain. Because there are 8 levels, I will have no problem continuing to challenge myself without having to just go faster.
85 of 85 people found the following review helpful
Overall the product is well built and can easily handle the advertised 250lbs. However, if you are on the high end of the weight scale and in some form of reasonable fitness the maximum resistance will not be enough for you.
After having a few upright bikes I can say that this reclining model is much easier on your back and wrists. The padding on the seat does leave a little to desire, but it's easily bearable for 1hr rides.
All needed parts were included and it went together in about 30 minutes.
Like everything else in the world you get what you pay for. The computer frequently will not turn itself off even after hours of non-use. The dial to adjust the tension broke after the first day (springs back to max resistance when you set it). You can get around this with a little bit of tape to stick it where you want it. Realistically though, you won't be using this bike on anything but the hardest setting - so it's not that much of an impact for me.
In summary, this is a great bike to buy if you don't have very strong legs, or are a casual exerciser. I'm not in fantastic shape but the hardest resistance is really a little too easy. It is made in China but does seem reasonably well engineered. The faults with it can easily be overlooked (unlike other bikes the resistance is set mechanically, the computer could completely die on this bike and you wouldn't miss out on anything). It seems like it will be fairly durable, when/if it does break mechanically I will probably try a different model in the same price range.
After having a few upright bikes I can say that this reclining model is much easier on your back and wrists. The padding on the seat does leave a little to desire, but it's easily bearable for 1hr rides.
All needed parts were included and it went together in about 30 minutes.
Like everything else in the world you get what you pay for. The computer frequently will not turn itself off even after hours of non-use. The dial to adjust the tension broke after the first day (springs back to max resistance when you set it). You can get around this with a little bit of tape to stick it where you want it. Realistically though, you won't be using this bike on anything but the hardest setting - so it's not that much of an impact for me.
In summary, this is a great bike to buy if you don't have very strong legs, or are a casual exerciser. I'm not in fantastic shape but the hardest resistance is really a little too easy. It is made in China but does seem reasonably well engineered. The faults with it can easily be overlooked (unlike other bikes the resistance is set mechanically, the computer could completely die on this bike and you wouldn't miss out on anything). It seems like it will be fairly durable, when/if it does break mechanically I will probably try a different model in the same price range.
51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
This bike isn't noisy, nor does it take up a lot of space. I actually use it without the handle bars, which makes it even more compact. I also end up moving this bike around a lot (I'll move it near my computer to watch a movie, or closer to a light to read), and have had no issues- it's not as heavy as one might expect from an exercise machine.
I've had no problems with the time/distance attachment on the bike; it's very accurate. Just be careful, because the little box will fall if one knocks it by accident. Also, it's helpful to have two people when adjusting the length of the bike, I found it difficult to push together on my own. My final comment and reason for the 4 stars (not 5): Don't expect to spend more than a half-hour at a time on this bike, the seat isn't really cushioned for long usage... and it's really not super-comfortable in general- however, it is easy to add some pillows here and there.
I've had no problems with the time/distance attachment on the bike; it's very accurate. Just be careful, because the little box will fall if one knocks it by accident. Also, it's helpful to have two people when adjusting the length of the bike, I found it difficult to push together on my own. My final comment and reason for the 4 stars (not 5): Don't expect to spend more than a half-hour at a time on this bike, the seat isn't really cushioned for long usage... and it's really not super-comfortable in general- however, it is easy to add some pillows here and there.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Bike Great Price Poor Packaging
Don't let the poor packaging steer you away from this bike. I will ding the product for packaging but positives first:
Resistance on the bike is very adequate. Read more
Resistance on the bike is very adequate. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Consumer Reviewer
Plastic housing broken and seat is very uncomfortable
The plastic pedal housing was broken and cracked upon arrival. Due to this there is a large hole in the front of the bike and a crack that goes partially down the side. Read more
Published 1 month ago by rawraws
Received 2 of these, both broken beyond use
Ordered on for my mother for Christmas, received in a broken box, and all the plastic on the bike was broken like the package had been dropped from a significant heighth... Read more
Published 4 months ago by schoenherrt
Would Have been a 5 Star
I purchased the Phoenix 99608 after reading customer reviews that mainly gave the product high marks. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tamara M. Naleid
quiet, functonal and value
Just a basic , functional quiet straightfoward stationary bike, the whole family uses it. My only complaint is it's not so good for people who are short or petite. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jono
Good bike
It was SO easy to put together, I did it all on my own in about 30 minutes. It is very lightweight to move if you want it somewhere else too. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jlc1082
Recumbent bike
This bike has worked really well for me - it is quiet and rides smoothly. the only thing that gave me trouble was when putting together, I was never able to get one of the bolts... Read more
Published 6 months ago by K. Mitchell
Broken!
First, let me say that I know it's stupid to not have opened the box right away and instead had it sitting around for months. Mea culpa. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Leah Quezada
Nice Bike
I really like the bike. The only problem is that I am 5'1" and my husband is going to have to drill an extra hole so that my legs reach the pedals. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kasie
Great product for those unable to use a traditional upright bike.
This exercise bike was easy to assemble -- it took an hour and I was able to do it by myself. It's quiet and comfortable to use. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Swimchick
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