MERACH Recumbent Exercise Bike for Home with Smart Bluetooth and Exclusive App Connectivity, LCD, Heart Rate Handle, Magnetic Recumbent Bikes S08/S23

I've only owned this bike for a few days, so far, I am pleased.I purchased this bike because I am out of shape, overweight, suffered a knee injury and have minimal space. I initially planned to purchase an upright stationary bike but resisted because no seat looked comfortable enough to handle my tush and because I am so out of habit of exercising, sitting up was just not appealing to me. This bike caught my eye and I am so glad that it did!I am 5'7, 300 lbs- I suffer from ailments that chain me to minimal movement for months at a time which has caused an adverse domino effect on my health. I needed something to encourage a healthier me without leaving my home and remaining in the room that is safest for me- my room. My room is a descent size but I own a queen size bed which takes up a lot of space. This bike sits comfortably at the foot of my bed next to a chair with a descent amount of space on either side of the bike and in front of the bike. I'm so sold!I appreciate the fact that I can comfortably lean back while riding and the bars offer more stability. Sitting straight up is uncomfortable at this stage of my getting healthier, ya know. Adjusting the seat according to your height and comfort is simple, as well as controlling the resistance. If you prefer to lean forward while cycling, the bars in front should be comfortable, but honey I have too much fupa for all that right now! The cup holder is a bit of a reach but maybe that's to encourage a consistent workout. I don't know.The display is nice and easy to read and control. The moment you begin peddling, the monitor begins tracking your session. I do not use the app to maintain my sessions as I use my phone or watch to track.This bike is a win, win! Not too long, the resistance settings encourage easy difficulty, it's stable and the peddles are comfortable, even barefoot- but I'm country and enjoy walking outside barefoot! Another plus is the silence. Sometimes when I'm unable to sleep at night, I hope on for a few moments and the session does not disturb my family in other rooms if the house and I can comfortably watch and listen to my television!The assembly.It was not terribly challenging but having a person to help makes the assembly even smoother. I could not for the life of me figure out how to attach the monitor bar with the cord but learned that the cord belonged inside bar. Once I figured that out, it was smooth sailing. All of the hardware including the needed tools are included and easily installed.This is a great investment. Comfortable and fulfills its purpose!

This exercise bike is the BEST bike I’ve ever ridden! This bike is very high quality, made of sturdy tube steel with high end powder coating. All the screws, washers, bolts are neatly packaged in separate blister packs. Each blister pack is carefully labeled to coincide with the assembly instructions. Each one of these fasteners is powder coated and pre oiled to prevent any type of future rust.The packaging the bike comes in is very strong , foam wrapped. There was no damage whatsoever.I suggest cutting the top and bottom tape on the box, and slide it off, then start the unpacking of the bike.As for the assembly, the instructions are perfect, follow them and it will take you about 60 minutes.Go slow, and double check all connections, and bolt tightening.As for riding this bike, it is as smooth as glass!The wide seat, and sturdy back rest is very comfortable.I’m 65 years old, and just had open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve. My Dr. suggested I must ride a stationary bike on setting 1 for 30 minutes per day.This bike is easy on/off , no leg lift requiredI’m 6’ tall and I did not have the seat back all the way. My wife is 4’ 11” and with the seat all the forward she got a nice fit.You cannot go wrong with this bike. The price was $219. Unbelievable value 😎💪🏻

Our last indoor exercise broke down (probably used it too much :D) so I was looking for a replacement. I wanted a smart bike so I could track my rides. This bike overall is very solid and well built (it is a bit heavier than our old bike). The written instructions were clear, I did not need the video. I did not find an issue with the resistance cable. Even at the highest setting as recommended by others, I still had plenty of cable to attach it (did they lengthen it?). I am 5'11" with a 30 inseam and have the seat on the second hole from the back. The bike is very quiet. Customer service is excellent, just be patient. I received my answers in the middle of the night, probably because they are in China?I did find some issues with the bike:- The pedals are ridiculous. Hard as a rock, profile of arctic worker boots. Wanted to replace them with some road bike pedals I had -- DON'T FIT! The crank on the bike is 1/2" while regular pedals are 9/16". Why not confirm to the standard? I got me some adapters and now my pedals fit.- The seat has some issues. The back rest can only be adjusted up and down, no tilt. Using a cushion to push myself a little forward. Also the seat gets rather uncomfortable at long (more than 20 mins) rides. Need another cushion there. Adjustment of the whole seat is a little cumbersome with a large knob that needs to be released from the hole, seat slit into position (can be finicky) and then fasten the knob again. You need to get off the bike in order to do that.- The app needs A LOT of work. There is absolutely no integration with any platform (not even Strava) and the routes are very, very limited. There are much better (and free) apps out there.- The display is very limited, kinda useless. I'm using a nice app which gives me plenty of info.Overall I'd say this is a great bike, especially if you can get it for a good price. I was lucky enough to find a great Christmas sale.

I was skeptical of buying a stationary bike online without trying it. As of the first week of easy assembling, it’s the best thing I could ever do for low impact on my knee and my hip. I went from a half hour a day to three sets a half hour a day and I feel wonderful compared to what I felt like for the last three months. This is an awesome product very quiet and very sturdy.✅