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I**A
2023/2024 Edition: great value bike with Bluetooth
This bike was delivered a week early, way faster than I expected.Assembly was really quick and easy.After a few rides I can say: This bike is so quiet, comfortable, and easy to use! I am shocked at the quality and the ability to pair my phone/ipad with the bike using apps like Zwift or Kinomap. If you’re looking for a DIY Peloton, this is one of the best options for the price!
M**L
Perfect for DIY Peloton
I bought this bike in an effort to DIY a Peloton to use with their app. For the price, and with a few (optional) upgrades, it has been great! I ride every day, mostly 20-30 minute rides, sometimes multiples a day so it gets consistent use.The pros:-The price, obviously - I saved well over a thousand dollars, even after the extras I’ve added-With proper maintenance the flywheel is silent. We use a couple of drops of 3-in-1 All Temp Silicone on the pad. My husband applies it while I pedal so it applies evenly. We don’t have to do this often but if I hear any sound at higher resistance, we apply a drop or two.-I’m tall and plus size so I was worried about feeling like I’d fall off the bike but the frame is super sturdy. I stand up during pushes and to do stretches and have never once felt like the bike would fall over.-The handlebar coating is really nice, slip free and easy to clean. I never worry about my phone falling off.The cons:-The pedals that come with it are pretty small (I wear a ladies size 9 shoe) and they started clicking after a couple weeks. It wasn’t a huge deal for me because I was already planning on switching them out for SPDs but I was surprised at how quickly it happened, especially since I’m well under the weight limit. No harm, no foul - I upgraded to Venzo SPD pedals and use them with Tommasso Pista Aria Knit shoes with Shimano SPD clips and that supports my foot perfectly.-The handlebar stem is not tight enough. I’ve had my husband tighten it several times and it’s just slightly wobbly from side to side because of extra space on the sides where it inserts into the frame. It would be nice if the plastic collar around it hugged it better. Even better would be if it had a little silicone seal inside it as a buffer. This is the only place on the bike that makes noise for me and I think that is a lot of the squeaking that other people hear too.-The water bottle holder is not good. My bottle kept falling out when it was full and it’s in the way when I’m doing stretches. So, I took it off and put an adjustable holder on the inner handlebars. Again, not a huge deal but just a little something to keep in mind.FYIs:-If you are using this for Peloton and you care about matching the cadence call outs during a ride, you will need a separate cadence sensor. I have the Wahoo Cadence sensor that integrates with the Peloton app and it works wonderfully.-There is no heart rate sensor/display so if you want to see that in app, look into either using your Apple Watch if you have one or buying a heart rate monitor like a Schoshe.-Definitely grab a bottle of the silicone lubricant and do that small bit of maintenance before you start riding. The pad that comes with it wasn’t lubricated at all and it needs a little prep or it will squeak pretty quickly once you up your resistance.-When you install the pedals (or any pedals really), make sure you’re installing them the correct way or you’ll strip the threads in the pedal arm. One of them goes clockwise, the other counter clockwise (I believe it is counter on the left pedal but that info is in the instructions - there are also a ton of good YouTube videos about installing spin bike pedals that are very helpful). Some of the reviews complaining about the pedals sound like they could have put one of them on in the wrong direction (which isn’t as hard to do as you would think). Also, throw a little white grease on those threads before you put them on. We didn’t because we thought they had enough on there. They didn’t and getting the right pedal off when we went to switch them out was a little tricky (but aided by letting a drop of the 3-in-1 silicone soak in overnight before trying again).-In that vein, get a real bike wrench while you’re waiting for this to be delivered. This comes with a small one that works but is very uncomfortable to use. Save your hands and get the full size wrench. It doesn’t have to be an expensive one, mine was under 5 bucks at a local store.-The seat is a little larger than a Peloton seat but not as large as most of the “comfort” seats they sell on here. If you’re looking for a gel seat cover for this while your sits bones adjust to cycling, the only one that I found would fit is made by Bell. I found it in the regular bicycle section at T*rget.-Just like anything else with moving parts, make sure you check periodically to see if anything needs to be tightened. I check once every week or two and occasionally I need to tighten down the screw that hold the handlebar to the stem. No big deal and only takes a second. I check all of the adjuster knobs too. The only one that is ever even slightly loose is the one in the handlebar stem, as mentioned earlier. Even then it is only less than half a turn of the screw.Overall this is a really good bike, especially for the price and if you’re looking to get fit on a budget, it’s a great choice.
J**N
Overall great, but big folks will need a better seat
Overall I’m very impressed with this bike. It was inexpensive, but you’d never know by the quality of the parts or materials. Everything is completely sturdy and strong and well-made. It was extremely easy to assemble which was great. The instructions are clear, but you almost don’t even need them. The parts/screws are solid and well-made, not cheap.I knocked off one star for the following things:-For a bike made to handle over 300lb people, the seat is not. It’s a good quality seat, but way way way too small for heavy people. All your weight is on a tiny seat, and since it’s so small, it doesn’t matter how padded it is - with my 278lbs pressing on a small section of inner butt cheek, it hurt like hell to ride for literally just a few moments. My muscles should be burning, not my butt cheeks. :p Replacement seats for large folks are $40 or so. Adding that to the cost of this bikes makes it a bit less economical. It really should come with a seat meant to accommodate the large weight the rest of the bike is made for, even if it’s a few dollars more expensive.-You have to adjust everything manually. While it’s very easy to adjust considering it’s manual, it would still be sooooo nice to have electronic controls, presets, anything to make it easier to share this bike with family members who are different heights. It’s easy and only takes about 30 seconds for each adjustment, but having to do it can kind of take the wind out of your sails when you’re pumped for a workout, and it’s annoying to have to do it every. time simply because you’re a 5’6” person sharing the bike with a 6’1” person. That said, I do appreciate how easy it is to do, and how lightweight the parts are even as they are very strong and sturdy. So someone with arthritis or hand weakness/etc will still be able to manage. That kind of accessibility is important. More would be good, but I realize this would increase the cost of the bike by a LOT.-The brake is not on the handlebars, which makes sense when you see how the bike is constructed, but is weird if you’ve never owned a stationary bike before or for some other reason we’re expecting handlebar brakes. This is another feature upgrade which would have increased the cost of the bike, so I get why it is the way it is, but it’s still a little strange have to reach down between your legs to brake.Overall I’m very pleased with it, and very confident about its ability to stand up to daily use by two heavy people. Other positives are that it’s light enough to be easy to move around the room to where you need it, and it’s nice and quiet when operating. I highly recommend it for any heavy folks looking for a budget bike - as long as you upgrade the seat!
H**A
Awesome budget bike - great secondary bike!
The media could not be loaded. ☄ EXPECTATIONS ☄Picked this up as a second bike as my family often likes to work out together and have found it more motivating to workout in couples. Accordingly, we wanted to try out another budget bike (500 or less). So far, this bike has met our expectations and feels extremely solidly built. Unlike other cheaper budget bikes that typically feel lighter/cheaper, this one feels really solid - barely moves even at top bike pace.☄ BREAKDOWN 👍/👎👍 Stable -> With everything tightened well and on a flat surface, this bike is incredibly stable and reliable. You can go top speed for an hour and probably not feel unsafe at all during the process.👍 Build Quality -> For any budget unit, you usually have to give up features like an odometer or a decent tension spinner, but these work great. Aesthetically the wire and unit on top don't look super beautiful, but it's for your home gym and does the job incredibly well, I could care less what it looks like (see photos). Our old bike had a ton of plastic parts and stuff that felt cheap; this does not. Although it's a budget bike, it definitely doesn't feel like it.👍 Appearance -> Looks great. Looks and feels like a gym bike and you wouldn't think it's a budget bike by any regard.👎 /👍 Adjustability -> The adjustability of this unit is on the fence. In one hand it has a lot of adjustability options and can easily accommodate most heights. However, it definitely is a bit hard to adjust as you need to take 2-3 minutes to unscrew and readjust instead of a pin like the gym ones. It's really not a big deal, but if you have multiple different heighted people using it may get annoying if you're pumped for a workout - but really just a slight inconvenience, nothing against the unit.👍/👎 Tension -> Tension wheel works great but just takes some getting used to. Unlike the ones in the gyms with dials for tension, this on is just a wheel you can spin as much as you'd like either direction. Not a huge deal but if you're following a cycling video where they ask you to turn to a dial it may not be exact / something you need to get a feel for.👍 Assembly -> The assembly is super easy to follow and set up, 2 of us built it in about 15 minutes with no real confusions or issues. The screws/bolts are well organized and the parts are obvious where they go. No issues here.👍 Bonus features-> Small little features like the tablet holder attachment and water bottle holder are nice. Usually with less expensive units you think they miss these small quality of life additions, but this unit really has a few cool bonuses with the bike.☄ FINAL THOUGHTS ☄Recommended! 👍Overall, this unit definitely exceeded my expectations. After using $2,000 bikes at my local gym for 8 years I figured with lockdown it made sense to buy a unit and protect myself. This has honestly worked just as well if not better than the bikes in the gyms b/c I get to use it from home. I just throw a show on my ipad, mount it on the front, and I can bike for an hour without noticing. Overall this bike is fantastic at the price point. If you're expecting all the bells and whistles and stainless steel you'd see on a fancy bike than you probably shouldn't be looking for budget options. That being said, the utility in it's functionality is all there and at $500 - you can't go wrong.I'll update this review should anything go wrong with the unit - but as far as I can tell now, it feels solid.
S**.
Good for the price, but left me wanting more.
I was torn on whether to go with a "value" bike or something a little more high-end. I decided on the Cyclace because of the price point, the positive reviews (across a number of different sites) and because it was a new piece of exercise equipment I was adding and was unsure of the amount of use it would get because of the time of year (warmer weather months lie ahead!).As it turns out, I used the bike 3-4 times per week over the past three weeks and I decided that I need a better bike to give me the workouts I desire. I have returned this bike, however it is not a bad piece of equipment that everyone should avoid...not at all.PROS:- Relatively low price point (especially when discounted).- Assembly was super easy.- Mobility: was simple to move the bike around the space to store off to the side when not in use.- Comfortable seat.- Frame and flywheel are solid.CONS: (not really "cons", but more underwhelming features)- Brake pad system was a little choppy and uneven, and got progressively louder as tension was added.- LCD Information system very rudimentary. Lacking some basic features.- Pedals felt a little weak/unstable when pedalling at a more intense pace.- Handle bars are ok, but do not offer any cushion/padding for elbows in "racing" position.- When handle bars or seat are set on higher (taller) settings, there is a lot of play even when tightened firmly.OVERALL IMPRESSION:it is a decent bike for someone that is looking to get moving and do some light to moderate spinning. However, If you are a bit more serious about your spinning, I would bite the bullet and look to step up your options as I believe there are better bikes out there at a slightly higher but still affordable price point.
S**R
Really Happy So Far
I had an old treadmill that was dying and I finally able to get out of the house. I was looking for a decent spin bike for good cardio and low impact. A few friends recommended Schwinn. I took a quick look at Peleton for a laugh. After a bit more research, the Cyclace seemed to appear on most top 10 lists. I am a 6'4" 225lb guy, so I needed something that is high enough for longer legs and has a good sturdy build. This was part of the selling feature for Cyclace.The package arrived within a few days in a fairly large, very heavy box. Setup was a matter of 8 screws, so attach the feet, seat, and handlebars, along with attaching the pedals. It came with a few spare parts, including an extra brake. There is a multitool and Allen key included which was nice, so no additional tools were required. I did my first ride using a beginners video on YouTube. The seat was impressively comfortable. I used to cycle quite a bit, so it felt fairly natural to climb on and get the heights setup correctly. The pedal stroke was solid and the flywheel has a good heft to it. The only thing I wasn't certain of was how to gauge my RPM's and tension in comparison to the spin class video. I have a pretty good feel for 60 RPM, but above that was just a wild guess. The LCD doesn't provide much value for these metrics. It does provide speed, distance and calories, along with time at least. I am sure I can figure the RPM's out based on speed. The tension is just a gut feel then, which is fine.The bike is very quiet and outside of my furious effort at doing 110RPM, felt very in control. After my first 20 minute spin, I was surprisingly spent, but felt great. I am looking forward to getting in to the routine of it. I might need to compete for access and fend off my wife and daughter though!
C**B
I'm 322 lbs and feel very comfortable on this
Pros-Easy to asemble (less than an hour)-Foot print is small, easy to move around-Seat has springs in it, this allows slight movement up and down and is more comfortable than bikes at the gym. Seat feels wider and more cushioned as well- Lots of room on the handle bars to safely support phone, tablet, book etc- Very low noise level, not very noticeable at all- Feels sturdy, overall very impressed with the value for the priceCons-Can't adjust seat height, or handle bar height while on the bike-Water bottle holder flimsy and not in a convenient spot
M**R
The bike functionally is fine, pedals/arms weak and break easily
Initially impressions of the bike were great, provides everything you need for a quick workout with good stability. No frills, but all I wanted was simple to use equipment, which this provides. Digital display somehow corroded brand new Duracell batteries in a few weeks and had to replace it, part was easy to find so didn't really care.As noted in other reviews however, after actually getting into using it for a few weeks straight, one of the pedals gave out. For reference, I am under 200LB and far from an aggressive rider, nevermind the 330LB weight capacity. Had to tighten it every few days at first which fixed it, eventually just ripped the pedal right off while riding. Unsure if it is the crank or the pedal bent/stripped beyond being able to use, but I'll be out close to $100 in replacement parts to figure that out.Long story short, spend another $200 on a better bike and you'll be better off, as you'll be spending that much on this one after moderate use anyways.
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