I’ve been using this bike for about 10 months now, and overall it is a great bike. Very sturdy, even when out of the saddle. The little computer comes in handy for showing RPMs. I am able to use the Peloton app on my iPad (I bought a clamp to hold it on the handle bars) and get great spin classes in my home. Without the RPM readout, using the Peloton app would be a lot more difficult. Using friction to adjust the difficulty is different than the spin app since you don’t know the % level of difficulty, but you can guesstimate level of difficulty without too much problem.
The reason for the deduction of one star is the handle bar adjustment. One of my primary reasons for buying this bike (besides the reasonable price for a bike with a computer) was that the handle bars are adjustable in the front/back direction and not just the normal up/down. I’m 5’ 7”, have a somewhat short torso, and like to ride in a fairly upright position to reduce stress on my shoulders. But while the handle bars do move forward and back, they don’t adjust as much as I had hoped. It looks like you could adjust the handle bars back over the stem, but you cannot (see photo). I have ridden gym spin bikes that had easier to reach handle bars. I have gotten used to it, but it was a huge letdown when I first tried out the bike.
As for other issues people have mentioned...1) yes, the seat is hard. Just like any other spin bike. I wear gel bike shorts and don’t have an issue with it, 2) I’m 5’ 7” and have no issues with the seat height adjustment, although I do have long legs/short torso, so that probably helps, and 3) be prepared for the box to be a wreck when it is delivered. This is a heavy, awkward box. Mine looked destroyed upon arrival and the FedEx guy abandoned it on my walkway instead of bringing it to the door because the box started disintegrating as he dragged it. Surprisingly, nothing on the bike was damaged. At first it appeared the base was bent, but there is a sacrificial metal bar bolted on it that took the brunt of the damage. We removed the bent part and everything was fine.
Overall a great bike and I use it for home spin class 3 or 4 times a week, plus my husband uses it to warm up before lifting weights. I just wish the handle bars were a bit more adjustable.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 40 x 34 x 10 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 60.78 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 41 x 34.3 x 9.6 inches |
| Item Weight | 58.88 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Bladez Fitness |
| Model Name | Bladez Master GS Indoor Cycle |
| Color | New |
| Material | Aluminum, Alloy Steel, Leather |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Bladez Fitness |
| Part Number | Master GS |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Sport Type | Fitness Equipment |
