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| Confidence Foldable Stow Away Exercise Bike | 
 enlarge | Brand: Confidence
Category: Sports
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  74 reviews
Sales Rank: 11332
Media: Misc.
ASIN: B000GUZHSY
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| Features:
| • | Folds away compactly for easy storage | | • | Get in shape now in the comfort of your own home | | • | Easy to use | | • | Free On Board Computer |
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Product Description
Provides a lower body, low-impact, cardiovascular workout! (legs, hips, buttocks). Burns 4 times more calories than walking. Adjustable padded seat. 4 function ( Riding Time, Speed, Distance & Calories) computer.Non-skid foot pedals with safety strap. Adjustable Magnetic Resistance for the ultimate workout. Quality construction that will last for years. Instruction manual and all necessary tools for easy home assembly are included. Unit weighs 50 lbs.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 69 more reviews...
 I may actually use this for exercing, not as a coat rack! November 29, 2008
It came quickly but was missing the front stablizer so I contacted the seller to find a number/address for the manufacturer but seller immediately sent replacement part, so I'm good. I used it today and found the bike works really well, I worked up a nice sweat (but I'm horribly out of shape).
Cons: I'm a short person so mounting the bike can get a little tricky, especially if my hip joints were in their "don't expect me to lift my leg" mode. It's not all that easy for me to get on, or off, the bike. The V where the seat and the arms intersect is too high for my short legs and that may dissuade me from buying another in the future. The seat is also too hard even though I bought and installed the double-gel seat cover. I had to dismount about every 10 mins to allow my backside to regain circulation and stop hurting so much. After 30 mins, I had to stop. I'm aiming to do an hour daily so I'm not sure how well that's going to work out since I don't have a lot of free time in any given day for recirculation breaks.
Pros: It's easy to put together and does fold out of the way--and in a small apartment that's huge. I watched the news and did some arm exercises while I was pedaling--maybe I'll buy wrist weights and work my upper body while the lower is pedaling. I did work up a nice sweat--so set your water within reach, and a nice damp towel to swab your brow and hands is a good idea. Bike feels real stable, computer was easy to read and easy to figure out (I do have to make a chart so I can keep track of my efforts). I got a neck ache so I'll have to figure out what posture is best for this biking thing.
All in all, it's worth the price. No, it's not for people already bike fit and in geat athletic shape because it won't give you the challenge you want. But for people like me, who have lives that often supercede exercising, it's a nice bike to get a little work out on as time allows (I'll be able to ride even when everyone else is sound asleep without disturbing them). I am determined to get into better shape and this should help. I might even be able to read while pedaling (too bad you can't buy a book rack for it).
Great Bike; Awful Seat November 14, 2008
This bike is actually pretty nice and inexpensive as far as exercise equipment goes. It was easy to assemble and is sturdy. The wheel is super quiet which means you can watch TV or I have even read while riding it. My only complaint is the horrible seat. It is really uncomfortable. I bought the Amazon recommended La-Z-Boy Triple Gel Bicycle Seat Cover which didn't fit quite right nor did it really help. I just sit on a cushion when I work out. Seems to work fine.
 Nice and Quiet November 12, 2008
I really like this little bike. I've been using it for two weeks. It fits perfectly in the corner of my room and I can watch TV without turning up the volume. I'm 5'6" so it is a nice size for me. As other reviewers have mentioned, the instructions for putting it together are pretty bad, but you can figure it out pretty easily yourself. I don't find the seat hard like other reviewers. I'm glad there is a product like this out there.
Great buy! November 8, 2008
It came to my house within a week.
This was a great buy. Very easy to assemble. The bike is very quite and very easy to ride.
You may not be very comfortable with the seat but in vest in a seat you would like. It is definitely worth it.
 Not for Serious Cyclists, Poor Build Design October 15, 2008
After only 30 minutes of riding this bike, the resistance flywheel came loose and the pedals began to "slip".
I had to take the plastic side panels off and adjust a bolt, but the tension still wasn't very hard. I could ride comfortably on the 7th of 8th tension settings. The 8th setting wasn't actually that hard either. If you're not in great shape or cycling isn't your passion, you'll probably do fine with the tension provided. A little trick for those who want a cheap way to make this harder, however, is to place thin rare earth magnets on top of the magnets already in place. This will make it MUCH harder to pedal.
This thing also produces a TON of heat. I'm not sure if there is something wrong with mine and it is merely incurring way too much friction as the resistance wheel spins, but its hot enough to burn your fingers if you touched the surface for 2-3 seconds.
The computer is also cheap and doesn't incorporate resistance into MPH or calories burned. You get what you pay for, though.
Summary:
Easy assembly
Poor build quality
Not enough tension settings
Inaccurate computer
Works (for a while)
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