Marcy Foldable Upright Exercise Bike with Adjustable Resistance for Cardio Workout & Strength Training – Multiple Styles Available

Does the job for a petite (4’11”), fit, experienced road cyclist and mountain biker
Does the job for a petite (4’11”), fit, experienced road cyclist and mountain bikerI have had this bike for 1.5 years now and am still happily using it.My criteria:I wanted to find an easy-to-assemble, light, portable stationary bike to supplement outdoor cycling and mountain biking. I have access to a Peloton at work but wanted something for the home. This bike took me about 20 minutes to assemble on my own and was easy for me to lift and carry up the stairs as a fit, petite woman in my 40s.My top three concerns with this bike were:1. Size/Fit: Will it be too big for my 4’11 height?2. Difficulty: Will the resistance be high enough to be a worthwhile ride?3. Stability: Will the bike feel sturdy? Can I stand and sit and mimic outdoor riding?Reviews were inconsistent regarding the height issue so here’s a review from the perspective of someone that owns several different types of bikes, has been road cycling and mountain biking for 20+ years, bikes weekly, and has logged hundreds of hours on road, mountain, and stationary bikes, in rides up to 100 road miles in a day.1. Size/FitThis works just fine for 4’11.” Plus, I have short legs so I would even say 4″10′. I suspect for people that are complaining it is too big, there are two reasons:a) Your knee should have just a slight bend in it when fully extended during the long part of the pedal stroke. Many newbies don’t realize this and try to ride with the seat too low.b) If I sit on the front edge of the seat, it more closely mimics riding on a road bike, and that is where the height works for me. If I were to sit all the way back in the seat, “as designed” then yes, the bike is too big for me and I would not be able to properly reach the pedals. However, I wouldn’t ride like that anyway because this is a very wide, bench-like seat, and too recumbent/not like a road or mountain bike if sitting all the way back. That said, if you are a petite man or woman in your 70s/less fit/more frail you may want to sit further back on the almost bench-like seat, and then yes, the bike would be too big for you.2. Difficulty/ResistanceIt’s not going to feel like you’re powering up a steep hill but when set to level 6-8, the resistance is good enough that you will be able to get your heart rate up and get a good ride out of it, even if you’re in great shape. Again, I mountain bike, road bike, and do Peloton rides that get my heart rate up in the 85% range as a fit woman (according to my doctor, my fitness instructors, and my Fitbit) in my 40s. There is enough resistance here. I wish I could crank it up to a 10 or 11, and that would more closely mimic the resistance that I use on a Peloton but it’s not bad for such an inexpensive bike. For those that use Peloton Power Zone rides, I converted the difficulty level for each setting on this bike to the approximate zone on the Peloton, and always use this bike with the Peloton app. It’s not as fun as riding on my real Peloton in the office gym but it’s surprisingly satisfying.3. SturdyI put this on a cycling pad on my carpet and had no problems with a sturdy ride. I can stand and sit just fine during a ride, although I am still a little more cautious about doing it on this bike whereas I don’t think twice about sitting and standing on a Peloton. I do check and tighten screws occasionally, with the assumption that an inexpensive bike has to be maintained more carefully. So far, no problems!

I ordered this because space is at a premium in my apartment. This takes up very little room even when opened up. Very easy to put together (easily done by one person despite the warnings about using two people) with clear instructions, and all tools provided. Well-packed and it arrived very fast!I bought this because the reviews said it was very quiet (neighbours!). It is whisper quiet – so much so that I can hardly hear it. The tension at the top is just enough for me (senior woman) and the height adjustment is great. I’m 5′ 1″ with short legs, and this fits perfectly for cycling – I have it at the lowest seat setting. It is hard to climb over the centre to mount – (short people problems) but once I’m settled it’s just fine. Very stable as well. You *can* spin, but it would be difficult – it’s really not designed for that. My legs do stretch out fully when cycling, so someone with a shorter inseam (I’m 28″) may have a problem cycling. The seat is ok – but then all bicycle seats are ok. It’s not replaceable.All in all, I’m very pleased with this purchase. The quality is good, nicely machined parts, no difficult or stripped threads or screws, and it looks nice.Edited to add: I’ve been using this bike for a while now, and love it more than when I first got it. So comfortable, and gives me a pretty good cardio workout, and the seat is quite comfortable now I’m used to it. Great bike!

Es una buena bicicleta, me gustó lo practico que fue armarla, me gusta que no hace ruido hasta el momento, llevo 12 días usándola sin ningún problema, si mides 1.60 está bastante bien, ya que en el nivel más bajo del asiento la pude acomodar bien, pero no sé lo recomendaría a alguien que midiera menos de eso ya que no va a alcanzar, cuenta con 8 niveles y está bastante bien si quieres ejercitarte un poco desde casa, otra cosa bastante buena es que es compacta, lo que hace que no ocupe tanto espacio!

I’ve had this bike for 9 months now and it still works as expected so I’m still satisfied with my purchase. Would I have been happier with a proper spin bike? Probably. BUT, I bought this bike because I knew I wouldn’t have any room in my tiny space to keep a full-sized spin bike. So every time I wish I could stand up and peddle but can’t, I remind myself why I have THIS bike. The fact that it can fold up is the prime selling point.It definitely doesn’t have the same resistance as a spin bike or probably even a regular stationary bike but I think it’s still pretty decent at its highest levels (7 or 8) to give you a workout. I sweat when I’m on this thing. I use it anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour a few times a week to add some variety to my home workouts.The magnetic resistance is great because it’s virtually silent. Occasionally, I’ve experienced the clicking noise that some other reviews have mentioned but it seems to be sporadic and doesn’t happen all the time or only when I’ve been cycling fast and for a long time. I usually have ear buds in though so maybe it happens more often but I don’t hear it over the music so it hasn’t bothered me and hasn’t caused any noticeable problems in pedalling.The seat is a bit hard as some reviews have said and I considered buying a cushioned seat cover at one point because it seemed to be causing some nerve compression down one of my legs but that went away eventually and I think I just got used to the seat over time or maybe I just figured out how to reposition myself so that it didn’t bother me anymore. I personally have no issues with the height of the seat and I can cycle comfortably on it.The best thing about this bike is how easy it is to fold and unfold in literally seconds with the pin. It really takes up a very small footprint once folded up. I also like that it’s made of a pretty solid sturdy metal so you feel pretty secure on it. However, the pedals are plastic and even if the bike feels sturdy, I wouldn’t stand up on it because the weight might break the pedals or there’s a risk of tipping over the front since it’s not balanced the same way a normal bike is.The worst thing about this model would be the lack of transport wheels. This bike was a bit less expensive that the model with the wheels so I decided to save a bit of money since I didn’t think I would be moving it much and I don’t. I keep it in the same spot precisely to avoid having to move it. It’s not impossible to move since it’s only about 40 lbs but it’s still a bit of a pain on the rare occasion when I do want to manoeuvre it and that’s when I wish it came with the little wheels in the front so I could tip it and drag it. My hack is to place the front “feet” on a towel so that if I ever do want to move it to clean the floor, I can just drag it on the towel without damaging the floor.Putting the bike together was fairly easy. I just followed the diagrams and made sure to be organized and figure out where all the parts go. I’ve been using the bike regularly for 9 months and haven’t had to change the batteries yet for the display. The display is OK but I’m really not confident about how accurate it is for things like calories. It seems to calculate the same number of calories per time spent exercising whether I go fast or slow at the different resistance levels. Also, one shortcoming about this model is that there’s no heart rate monitor. It would be nice if there was a heart rate measurement to really know how hard you’re working out.For what it is, this bike meets my expectations and is good enough for me. Not too expensive and does the job.