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Recumbent Exercise Bike with Resistance ME 709 1 Pack
Last Updated: January 8, 2022 (Refresh Now)
8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
238
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Review Analysis - 742 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Usage
339easy, easy to assemble, exercise, instructions, easy to use
+93%
-7%
" ... Assembly was fairly easy, a few hiccups. ... Great alternative to the gym in these times! ... "
" ... It was relatively easy to put together. ... "
" ... Just what I need for my daily exercise. ... "
" ... My husband is disabled & this is a great bike for him to exercise! ... He uses it daily & so does the rest of the family! ... "
" ... Especially if you are working from home and in a small area like me. ... "
" ... It's a great recumbent exercise bike. ... Very quiet and wheels make it easy to move if needed. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It took about an hour to assemble. ... "
Body
173bike, resistance, legs, assemble, assembly
+76%
-24%
" ... Need 2 people to assemble. ... "
" ... I sit it where a light is behind me, and that helps to see the screen reading. ... "
" ... Day 4: Tightened the bolts without washers. ... "
" ... The seat angle is comfortable but the seat is pretty hard, I strongly recommend figuring in a third party butt cushion as part of your purchase. ... It's quite big and not super easy to move, I'd recommend setting aside a space for it and not planning on moving it frequently. ... "
" ... It’s light enough to roll out of the room and very simple to put together. ... "
" ... Easy and healthy exercise of legs. ... "
" ... i was skeptical at first about the resistant levels, but after using it a few times it never ceases to kick my butt! ... "
" ... At step 2 (the tension cable), you can adjust the nut on the lower connector holder. ... "
Comfort
161seat, bike, knee, tension, surgery
+86%
-14%
" ... So comfortable to ride, back doesn’t bother me!! ... "
" ... Two pairs of hands and two halfwits should be able to easily assemble the device with the included instructions and tools. ... "
" ... It runs really smooth, lightweight and easy to put together. ... "
" ... I have had 4 back surgeries and this is easy on my back. ... "
" ... I am a 75 year old female and find it easy to use, very quiet, smooth and comfortable. ... "
" ... I had knee surgery and was looking for something durable and easy to use. ... "
" ... BTW: I returned a different, much more expensive, Marcy recumbent bike because of fit, stability, and general comfort. ... "
" ... My 6'4" husband and myself at 5'4" can both ride it comfortably and it only takes a minute to adjust. ... "
Size
133bike, screws, put together, comfortable, together
+75%
-25%
" ... If this is a concern, the NS-40502R with adjustable seat is a worthwhile upgrade at a modest increase in price. ... "
" ... I’m 5’2” and fits my height fine. ... "
" ... *Padded seat with handles . ... the seat is comfortable and is like a chair, not a bike seat ... Your arms are not being exercised, so you can also read or be on your phone while riding. ... I ride this bike two times a day and my legs feel stronger and better for it. ... "
" ... The seat is comfortable and easy to adjust. ... "
" ... love the big seat . ... I wish there was a place to secure my phone or tablet. ... "
" ... Once assembled, the bike works really well. ... "
" ... Day 4: Tightened the bolts without washers. ... "
" ... It’s attractive and compact, fits in my bedroom. ... "
Price
119bike, money, worth the money, well worth, value
+95%
-5%
" ... This bike is well worth the money. ... "
" ... For the price us a good buy, l like it a lot. ... "
" ... Price point was nice. ... "
" ... I was pleasantly surprised at how well built this was for the price. ... "
" ... The wife and I are pleased with the quality and the price. ... "
" ... Great product especially considering the price ... "
" ... Other than that this is well worth the money! ... "
" ... At under $200, this was a great buy for the money. ... "
Sound
68noise, bike, noise level, clicking, seat
+82%
-18%
" ... it is QUIET! ... "
" ... Very impressed by how quiet it is when using. ... "
" ... It is remarkably quiet, there is zero whine or clicking when peddling. ... "
" ... This bike makes absolutely no noise while riding ... "
" ... On the positive side the mechanical operation is smooth and quiet. ... "
" ... Very sturdy and doesn’t make any noise as it’s being used. ... "
" ... Its not electric so its very quiet and no noise. ... "
" ... I was concerned about sound since I live in an apartment. ... The bike is sturdy and doesn't make a sound. ... "
Marketplace
64amazon, delivered, arrived, replacement, back
+63%
-38%
" ... Double knee replacement. ... "
" ... Seems to be everything as advertised. ... "
" ... The box was delivered in the rain and was soaked. ... "
" ... Both arrived as promised or earlier. ... Shipped 2 days earlier than promised (over the holidays no less) and arrived ahead of schedule. ... "
" ... Excellent product thank you ... "
" ... Thank you so much to Marcy and Company for this item, AND the pricing. ... Thanks to Amazon also! ... "
" ... My best Amazon purchase! ... "
" ... Item came on time. ... "
Reliability
59bike, working, years, weeks, month
+66%
-34%
" ... No problems after a couple weeks. ... "
" ... I got this bike a couple of months ago. ... No problems at all. ... "
" ... IT IS WORKING. ... "
" ... We have owned it for well over a month and have experienced no issues. ... "
" ... If you are shorter then might be an issue without fabricating other than that it is working well. ... "
" ... I will update this review if/when a replacement computer comes and is working properly. ... "
" ... I have had this bike since November 2019 (1 year 8 months) and it’s still going strong! ... "
" ... Can do at home at my convenience and is paid for in just what PT would cost for a little over a month. ... "
Display
37screen, digital, easy to read, computer screen, calories
+73%
-27%
" ... Only complaint is although the monitor screen is very big and easy to read it's limited in programming capabilities. ... "
" ... *Computer screen showing time/speed/distance/calories burned ... "
" ... The digital display is excellent for keeping track of your progress. ... "
" ... It was easy to put together though I had to ask my engineer husband to help with the electronic display screen. ... "
" ... The display shows exercise duration, calories, speed and distance. ... "
" ... Screen is simple to understand and program. ... "
" ... 8 settings and a nice digital display. ... "
" ... Digital display is easy to read. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
24back, returned, replacement, knee replacement, sent
+33%
-67%
" ... I wish I could return it but I guess I will try and sell it since it's useless. ... "
" ... It was my first major purchase and I had already put it together so I couldn’t send it back. ... "
" ... So I returned it. ... "
" ... I’m returning it because I’m not able to troubleshoot a fix but let me say I’m not looking forward to taking it apart and fitting it all back into the shipping box :( from reading many reviews it seems that most get a good one but every now and then a bad one slips thru. ... "
" ... Wish that I just returned it unopened. ... "
" ... They sent the wrong part twice . ... "
" ... I am really disappointed and would return it if I could. ... "
" ... It is the worst buy of my life and after had it assembled couldn't return either. ... "
Cable
22tension cable, wire, together, tension, connecting
+68%
-32%
" ... It took almost 2 hours to get the tension wires connected. ... "
" ... At step 2 (the tension cable), you can adjust the nut on the lower connector holder. ... "
" ... I had a problem connecting the cable, but after my helper lifted up on the part he was holding it was fairly easy. ... "
" ... You must attach the upper and lower resistance cables as indicated in the instructions and then theTurn the clamp type piece. ... "
" ... I watched a YouTube video that helped with the setup and it was particularly helpful when attaching the electronic and resistance cables. ... "
" ... You will need help with hooking up the tension cable to control knob while assembling. ... "
" ... The hardest part was connecting the electronic wires. ... "
" ... It is possible to put it together without help, but when attaching the cables a second person comes in handy. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
21arrived, delivery, shipping, packed, ahead of schedule
+86%
-14%
" ... The shipping was really fast. ... "
" ... Product delivered quickly and packaged in good condition. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and was packed very well. ... "
" ... Comes well packed. ... "
" ... It was worth the $ to get it delivered and put together. ... "
" ... The box was delivered in the rain and was soaked. ... "
" ... Both arrived as promised or earlier. ... Shipped 2 days earlier than promised (over the holidays no less) and arrived ahead of schedule. ... "
" ... This arrived several days ahead of schedule which was great! ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
20thank, order, manufacturer, company, sale
+85%
-15%
" ... More detailed pictures or exploded diagram would be better. ... "
" ... Seems to be everything as advertised. ... "
" ... Kudos to her and to this company! ... "
" ... Delivery was on time. ... "
" ... excellent shipping and product quality ... "
" ... Thank you so much to Marcy and Company for this item, AND the pricing. ... Thanks to Amazon also! ... "
" ... You can tell they have shipped these before. ... "
" ... I was told that I can change the resistance by moving the height as shown in the picture. ... "
Performance
18gets the job, quiet, well, smooth, machine
+94%
-6%
" ... Simple but gets the job done. ... "
" ... It gets the job done. ... It’s pretty quiet, and gets the job done. ... "
" ... Not fancy but does the job. ... "
" ... This bike has no frills but it gets the job done! ... "
" ... It's a well-built, smooth operating machine. ... "
" ... Anyway, like I said, for the price it does the job and I like that I can move it if needed without any extra help. ... "
" ... It's whisper quiet and very smooth. ... "
" ... Overall, the unit works well and the price and performance is good. ... "
Video
17youtube, videos, assembly, bike, assemble
+100%
" ... Easy to put together while watching a how to video. ... "
" ... I found an awesome utube video which saved my life. ... "
" ... Watch a YouTube video on how to assemble. ... "
" ... Watch the YouTube video before you assemble. ... In watched the video and I was able to correct the problem. ... "
" ... I got this because I wanted to exercise while playing video games and watching tv. ... "
" ... I purchased the bike in early December and have been riding it in front of the TV while watching English canal videos on Youtube. ... "
" ... Watch the online video to assist you. ... "
" ... I like riding the bike while watching TV. ... "
Features
9basic features, light, fancy, bike, timer
+100%
" ... Purchase this for a reliable workout if you don't care about fancy features. ... "
" ... Its very light. ... "
" ... From past use of other equipment that had Smart features I know that those features do not keep me using equipment any longer then if it doesn't. ... "
" ... As far as usage, this bike has really basic features. ... "
" ... This bike has basic features, but that is all I wanted. ... "
" ... It assembled very easily and has all the basic features that I needed. ... "
" ... The price is especially low for features and quality. ... "
" ... It doesn't have alot of bells & whistles, but it works well. ... "
Connectivity
8watch, works, working, wish, use
+75%
-25%
" ... However, the new computer had a new problem. ... "
" ... But all this is available on the internet. ... "
" ... Computer is simple and seems to be working as it ought to. ... "
" ... I have an Apple Watch so that works for me! ... "
" ... I finally figured out how I can make that connection, and now everything is fine. ... "
" ... I like to use mine while I watch tv. ... "
Stand
7bolts, washers, tightening, put together, display
+57%
-43%
" ... Nice wrenches & Allen wrench included. ... "
" ... Day 4: Tightened the bolts without washers. ... "
" ... One of two screws should be fine. ... "
Marketplace / Packing
6packed, packaging, packing
+83%
-17%
" ... Parts are packed very protectively -- shrink-wrapped and well identified on packing. ... "
" ... Day 1: unpacked it and recycled all the packaging. ... "
" ... Comes well packed. ... "
" ... Assembling was somewhat challenging but the packaging was excellent. ... "
" ... The packaging was awesome! ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
6advertised, screen, digital
+83%
-17%
" ... I was told that I can change the resistance by moving the height as shown in the picture. ... "
" ... More detailed pictures or exploded diagram would be better. ... "
" ... It’s just as described! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Seems to be everything as advertised. ... "
Design
6like, bike, really, pedaling, complain
+67%
-33%
" ... This is a simple bike by design compared to others on the market. ... "
" ... I like the slim design. ... "
" ... The appearance and finish of the unit is attractive. ... "
" ... I plan on creating a spreadsheet to auto tabulate the totals for accuracy then print for the Orthopedist. ... "
Battery
6batteries, two, odometer, 2
+50%
-50%
" ... This duplicates the "Odometer" function which also clears only with battery removal. ... "
" ... You have to remove a battery to reset all parameters. ... "
Network
4reset, like, feet, distance, space
+50%
-50%
" ... There is an annoying tendency for your feet to hit the floor when pedaling. ... "
Accuracy
4speed, distance, calories burned, calories
+100%
" ... Really there’s nothing more to say than the descriptions of each aspect it 100% accurate. ... "
" ... Don't rely on it for accurate distance or calories. ... "
" ... Keeps track of mileage, speed, calories burned, time. ... "
" ... I usually only care about the speed, but the odometer seems decently accurate. ... "
Software
3tools, instructions
+33%
-67%
" ... The interface came on but would not allow any functionality. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3broken, box, delivered
-100%
" ... Came defective the belt inside. ... "
" ... Damaged right out of the box ... "
" ... It was broken. ... "
Calling
3call back, waiting, someone, pedaling, line
+33%
-67%
" ... That's what I call a scam. ... "
" ... Three phone calls to the help line, could not resolve. ... "
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