Stamina 5325 Magnetic Resistance Upright Exercise Bike

by Stamina

Product Features

• Upright stationary bike for effective low-impact aerobic exercises in your home
• Smooth magnetic resistance with eight-step adjustable tension control to set workout intensity
• Six preset fitness programs with pace guide; pulse sensors built into handlebars
• Oversized, sculpted seat is padded and adjustable to fit any size
• Some assembly required; 1-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 5325 upright stationary bike--a great tool for increasing your metabolism for more efficient calorie and fat burning without the impact on your joints. The Stamina 5325's magnetic resistance gives you a quiet, smooth workout with a tension dial that lets you choose and change the intensity/resistance anytime during your workout.

The Stamina 5325 one-touch exercise monitor. See larger image for more features.

The 5325 lets you choose your own workout intensity with the eight-step adjustable tension control, or use one of the six preset programs with pace guide. The aero handlebars have built-in pulse sensors to check your heart rate while you are working out, and the oversized, sculpted seat is padded and adjustable to fit any size rider. The electronic, battery-operated monitor lets you know when you are working within your target heart rate zone, and keeps you motivated during your workout by displaying speed, distance, time, and calories burned.

Features and Specifications

• Resistance: Smooth, quiet, magnetic resistance
• Easy-to-reach tension dial controls with eight-step tension levels
• 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
• Built-in hand pulse sensors on handlebars
• Comfortable, oversized wrapped vinyl 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: 1 year on frame, 90 days on parts

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

Stationary cycling is one of the most effective low-impact aerobic exercises for increasing your metabolism for more efficient calorie and fat burning without the impact on your joints. Because it is an impact-free activity, stationary cycling can be a lifelong form of exercise. For effective aerobic exercise, work within your target heart rate zone (70% to 85% of your maximum heart rate).

Product Details

Product Manual [PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 34 x 26 x 56 inches
• Shipping Weight: 66.6 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: B001J8ULPQ
• Item model number: 15-5325
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,688 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #18 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Cardio Training > Exercise Bikes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice bike, very nice price, January 20, 2010

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This review is from: Stamina 5325 Magnetic Resistance Upright Exercise Bike (Sports)

I received this bike for a Christmas present. I had asked for it specifically after reading favorable reviews. (and, of course, based on the price!) It was pleasantly easy for my husband and I to put together and I jumped on it right away. The bike is quiet, the seat adjusts from very high to very low, even lower than what I need (I am 5'2"), and it feels sturdy. The battery powered screen has a place for your pulse, calories burned, time, miles, and speed. This bike is quiet enough to sit and watch tv while riding and you can hear your show just fine. My butt did get a little sore from the seat, but I got used to it. The bike is easy to move around with the wheels, however it does stay in place once you put it down. I recommend to anyone looking for an affordable exercise bike.

102 of 110 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars You can do better for this price, August 29, 2010

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oldtaku (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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First - all these consumer bikes are made by the same company in China and branded. I've had 7 in the past 10 years from different companies. Reebok, Stamina, Sports Authority house brand, Target... it doesn't matter. They're all the same basic construction, come with the same little shrink wrapped tools, the front and back supports go on the same; I can put these together in my sleep. You can even interchange the parts. The only difference are the computers.

They will all die in 1-2 years if you use them every day.

I use mine 20 miles a day - it doesn't matter if it's a $150 model or a $700 model, they die in under two years. Pulse monitor? Rusts out or breaks in ~4 months. Straps on the pedals? Break in 3-9 months. Plastic drive belt? Minor damage in 6-9 months, fatal damage in 12-24 months that requires replacement, since you can't fix them. These things even come with a warning that if you actually try to use them seriously you could suffer 'severe injury or fatality.' They're cheap consumer crap and they expect you to stop using it and turn it into a clothes rack.

So you might as well get a cheap one with good features and expect to replace it. This one works well enough and is quite quiet, but is lacking several features you'd expect for a $200 model (and I should have checked for first):
* Worst of all, no pedal straps. If your foot ever slips, the pedal goes upside down and you need to come to a halt and resync. After one night of this I just took the pedals I saved off my old ones and used them instead.
* You can't see your speed and distance at the same time.
* The timeout before the computer resets everything if you don't pedal is quite short compared to other models. Need to rush to the kitchen or computer or phone? Better hurry, or at least remember how far you'd gone.
* No drink holder. A little thing, but you'll need something else for your water bottle.
* The base is on the narrow side (there seem to be two common sizes), so if you get serious it rocks from side to side a bit compared to the wider ones.
* If you're 6'(I am) or over, the seat adjusts fine, but the handlebars are then very low. The configuration pictured is for a midget or child.

So this will work for a year till it breaks, but I've had a $150 model from Sports Authority that was much better, and next time I'll remember again what to look for.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars V.good exercise bike, December 19, 2009

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Norman France "Unhappy gardener" (Naples, FL) - See all my reviews

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I needed a stationary bike after a total knee replacement surgery. Decided on this item due to v.good reviews it received on amazon.com. Received the bike in beginning of Dec.'09 and I love it. It works for me well. It's well designed and built. Manual is clearly written and there shouldn't be any problem(s) with assembling this bike.