Stamina 4825 Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike

by Stamina

Product Features

• Recumbent stationary bike for effective low-impact aerobic exercises in your home
• Smooth magnetic resistance with dial tension control to set workout intensity
• Six preset fitness programs with pace guide; includes challenging changing speed targets
• Pulse sensors built into handrails to easily stay within target heart rate zone
• Some assembly required; 3-year warranty on frame, 90 days on parts

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy an effective low-impact aerobic workout in your home with the Stamina 4825 recumbent stationary bike with smooth, silent magnetic resistance--a great tool for increasing your metabolism for more efficient calorie and fat burning without the impact on your joints. It's designed to put you in a semi-reclined position so you work all the major muscles in your hips, thighs, and buttocks. Its adjustable, padded, molded seat with seatback keeps you in the correct position while you exercise so you get the best workout possible.

The Stamina 4825 one-touch exercise monitor. See larger image for more features.

The easy-to-use InTouch exercise monitor--with one-button control and large LCD screen--provides six preset fitness programs with a pace guide as well as a unique user interactive target zone feature. The programs set speed targets that change throughout the program, and the target zone display will tell you if your speed is too fast or too slow. If you pedal too slowly, the speed indicator will drift toward the fast zone reminding you to pedal faster. When you pedal faster, it will drift back to the target zone. In addition, if you are pedaling too fast the speed indicator will drift toward the slow zone reminding you to slow down your pedaling.

Features and Specifications

• Resistance: Smooth, quiet, magnetic resistance
• Dial tension control to set workout intensity
• Large, easy-to-read monitor displays all tracking information on one screen
• Built-in InTouch monitor tracks time, speed, distance, calories, and scans with simple, one-button control
• 6 preset fitness programs with pace guide
• Pulse sensors built into handrails to easily stay within target heart rate zone
• Comfortable, padded molded seat, multiple seat positions adjusts to fit most users
• Oversized, weighted pedals
• Wheels for easy transport, leveling stabilizer caps
• Maximum user weight: 300 pounds
• Warranty: 3 years on frame, 90 days on parts
• Dimensions: 56 x 26 x 33.5 inches (LxWxH)

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.

Product Description

The Stamina Programmable Magnetic 4825 bike with its walk-thru design is easy to get on and off. Its adjustable, padded, molded seat with seatback keeps you in the correct position while you exercise so you get the best workout possible. The InTouch monitor keeps you motivated by tracking workout time, speed, distance, and calories burned. The simple one-button control makes it easy to use and the large LCD display makes it easy to read. Choose from six preset fitness programs with a pace guide. This computer offers a unique user interactive target zone feature. You have the option of interacting with any of six different programs to achieve a workout that is fun and exhilarating as these programs set speed targets that change throughout the program. The target zone display will tell you if your speed is too fast or too slow. If you pedal too slowly, the speed indicator will drift toward the fast zone reminding you to pedal faster. When you pedal faster, it will drift back to the target zone. In addition, if you are pedaling too fast the speed indicator will drift toward the slow zone reminding you to slow down your pedaling.

Product Details

Product Manual [PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 56 x 26 x 33.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 71.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001I8A1Z2
• Item model number: 15-4825
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,630 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #14 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Cardio Training > Exercise Bikes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

102 of 104 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars as advertised, December 25, 2008

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Hugh Chin (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews
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This bike does what it says in the description. It was relatively easy to assemble, but did arrive with some shipping damage. The plastic legs were crushed but Stamina did send a replacement within a week. Regarding performance, it is quiet and stable with enough resistance for most people. The adjustment for the seat distance is not the easiest so I would not recommend if you are not limber enough to hold the base in place with your legs while you try to slide the adjustment forward or backward. The electronics is very simple but not very important to me in terms of different programs. I only use the timer. The main criteria for my purchase of this bike was: Low console to not block view of TV; step through design; and price. This bike fits the bill. If you want a bike that looks & feels expensive then this is not for you. It's just a clean simple bike.

72 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars exceeded my expectations, March 2, 2010

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A. Steward - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stamina 4825 Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike (Sports)

Contrary to some other reviews, my package arrived in great condition. Everything was well-packaged and intact. The instructions were relatively easy, but took a lot of concentration (as I'm not so wonderful at these types of things). As others experienced, 4 screws were already screwed into the bottom of the seat and 4 more into the back of the seat. These had to be unscrewed first, then re-screwed in to attach the parts to their various mounts and brackets.

Although the tools provided are adequate, I switched to my own tools halfway through assembly to lessen my frustration.

I chose free shipping to save myself $50. I just couldn't justify spending that kind of money to get the machine sooner. I was glad I did. It arrived in 7 days and was worth the wait.

I really love that this machine has no arms - the recumbent bikes at the gym all have arms that go back and forth as you pedal and I don't like them. This machine is low to the ground, too, which makes it less obtrusive in the space it's in. I also really love the low computer console - makes for unobstructed viewing of the TV while I work out.

And this things makes no sound whatsoever! I was astonished at how quiet it was.

I should also note that I'm not a small person. This machine has a weight limit of 300lbs and it's quite sturdy. It's not as beefy as one you'd find in a gym, but it's totally adequate for a home gym. I broke my leg a few years back and every physical therapist I saw had me ride one of these bikes during my recovery. If you have ankle flexibility issues like me, it helps a ton.

All in all, this machine greatly exceeded my expectations, given the amount paid for it. I recommend it highly.

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Quality Item, February 20, 2009

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A Beachbum (St. Marys, GA USA) - See all my reviews

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The shipping box looked pretty bad upon arrival, but the contents were in perfect shape due to excellent interior protection. Screws I thought might be missing were already in place in the seat and seat back. Put it together in less than 1 hour working alone with my own tools. Tools provided are like survival kit. Would work but would take much longer. Perfect fit & finish on all parts. Very high quality for this price. Very sturdy and stable ride as evidenced by 300 Lb. rating. Large easy to read computer display. Easy to move wheels. Easy seat adjust and tension knob.