Steve Montour
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2021
Very happy with this product . Works very well and easy to assemble .
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2020
This bike is solid, spin classes are great on it. Seat is comfortable -I was worried it would be awful based on other reviews.The only issue I have is it’s a bit noisy. I’ve tried spraying WD40 on the wheel but doesn’t help. Also would be nice to have a display to show RPM
GingerNW
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020
I am an active person in normal times- I walk a ton and am a frequent gym-goer. But quarantine has thrown a wrench into all that. I could do resistance exercises and weights on my own, but getting the active cardio I wanted was more difficult, since I have a tendonitis issue that running aggravates. Enter the idea of buying a spin bike. I'm a Soulcycle fan, so I knew I would enjoy having one, but I wasn't about to lay down two grand for a Peloton. I hunted for mid-range bikes from companies I trust, like Schwinn, but apparently I was not the only one to have this bright idea during self-isolation and they were all gone. I really wrestled with the decision to buy a budget bike from a lesser known company, since it seems like a difficult thing to return, but now I'm so glad I went with this Marcy bike. My husband and I have used it every day since receiving it almost a month ago and so far, so good!First, the few cons:-If you're taller than 5'8", this might not be the bike for you. There is no horizontal adjustment on the handlebars and the footprint is quite small, so your knee to handlebar distance could be problematic. There also isn't a ton of height available in the seat or handlebar vertical locks. I use the seat at the highest available setting. That said, every body is different and this is mainly speculation, as I'm 5'4" with long legs and my husband is 5'7" and it's fine for us.-Sometimes when I'm really tapping it back in my workout I feel a little play in the floor connection at the handlebar end. Nothing that feels dangerous, just a bit of movement between the bike and the floor.-Maybe a con for some: the bike seat is wide and very padded. If you're used to a lower profile seat, you might not love this one. I'm an avid rider and it doesn't really bother me. I actually canceled the gel seat cover I ordered for my husband because this seat is so cushy.Pros:-GREAT VALUE. This bike is absolutely worth every penny and then some. Sure, it's more old school chain-driven with felt resistance, but it's quiet and in good working order.-Easy assembly. Had it together in a few minutes.-It looks good! So many other budget spin bikes on here look "budget". This one is sleek.-It has a small footprint. I believe it's only about 41" long. We placed it in front of a guest room window next to a closet we frequently use and it doesn't feel cumbersome at all.-Cushy seat! For those new to spinning, or just not a fan of "bike bruise", this seat has you covered. It's different than the Amazon photos. Check out my pics for reference.-Easy to move. On nice days, we sometimes wheel it it outside to the deck. Get the right tilt angle and the wheels are your friends.Some tips:The assembly instructions we got came with an extra page that was an added step: a sort of revision. Make sure you include that step in assembly. It has to do with pedal safety.This bike has only "basket" style pedals- no clips. An easy thing to switch if you prefer to clip in.Also, this bike has no accessories. No phone holder or rpm meter. These are easy to add on if you wish. I prefer rhythm rides so it doesn't faze me. You'll see in pics, we just use a towel across the handlebars for our phones. There are plenty of clip on holder options out there.Pics are from before we received our Sunny Fitness bike mat to place underneath. Now it's there and works great.OVERALL: I am beyond pleased with this purchase. It's keeping my husband and I fit and sane during quarantine. 100% recommend!UPDATE: 2 and a half years later and it's still going strong and looks great! We use it almost every day. So great to have in the winter months!2nd UPDATE: It's been 4 years and this thing is still going strong! We use it every day. Worth every penny!
Paper
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2020
Let’s start with the Pros.- Frame is incredibly sturdy. I’m 6ft4 and can ride the bike easily.- Heavy duty bike, doesn’t feel cheap (apart from the seat, see below). Definitely has the feel of a more expensive bike.- Set up was quick. 5 or 6 bolts and it was good to go.Cons-Seat.-Lack of Computer.Seat is beyond awful. Seems to be pretty consistent wth other reviews. In additional feeling like a slab of concrete up your bum, the brackets that lock the seat into its tilt position are cheap/soft metal. Within the first hour of ride time the seat now clicks forward/backwards with minimal pressure, even though the nuts holding them in are as tight as they can be. I ended up buying a seat ($20) from a bike store within the first week and this solved the issue.Computer. It doesn't lose any star rating for this because I bought this knowing that it didn’t have a built in computer. I just assumed could buy a separate bluetooth sensor. One for speed and one for candence. Candence sensors work perfectly because it attaches to arm of the pedal. Speed sensors not so much. They have to sit flat across the hub of the wheel which isn't possible with the gap that this bike has.Anyone looking for a reliable computer for this bike, I recommend using a wired odometer in order for this to work properly. BUT it will have to have a small bracket as the room on the handlebars for any attachment is pretty much non-existent. I bought a sent back 3 different computer/odometer systems to try and get this right.Overall a very solid bike but a few small details let it down a little.
yali rod
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2020
1st day arriving- extremely well packaged with very attention to detail when it comes to where they put all the items you need to assemble the bike. It comes 80% assembled, all you need to do it screw in the bottom two bases, the seat, and the handlebars. It is extremely sturdy with the ability to stand and pedal without the bike shaking vigorously. Took me about 30min to assemble.Things to keep in mind- make sure you match the left crank to the left pedal vice versa, if you put the right pedal on the left crank. YOU WILL STRIP OUT THE CRANK AND CAUSE THE PEDALS TO FALL. This will render that crank useless thus the entire bike a oversized paper weight and needing to be replaced. if while twisting the pedal onto the crank you feel resistance STOP, you are putting the wrong pedal on.Make sure everything is screwed on tight, I didn’t use the included tools I had proper tools so I got it much tighter than I would have if I used the included.THE SEAT HAS BEEN CHANGED! I see a lot of reviews that talk about the horrible seat included, I had actually ordered a seperate seat but when this bike arrived the seat it came with is wide and extremely plush and squishy so I returned the one I ordered (pics included)Things I don’t like: I’m 6’0 and it is ever so slightly uncomfortable to reach the handlebars, I can remedy this by lowering the seat but by doing that I can’t fully extend my legs so that makes it more uncomfortable. this can be fixed if Marcy added additional holes for adjustment in the posts and their is room to do so. I could imagine you can drill out holes like another reviewer did. But if we’re talking stock and no changes, if your over 6’1-6’2 then definitely look elsewhere.It makes a clicking sound which I believe is coming from the chain not the actual flywheel, I can imagine it can be fixed with either oil or a tweak to the adjustments in the chain but not a lot of people are handy to fix this like I am.Will update in a few monthsEDIT 5/03/30- the different cushion seat That I said was so soft and cushiony is actually too soft that it provides no support for your butt, you sink and your basically sitting on the rock hard base of the seat. DEFINITELY replace the seat once you buy.The handlebar foam really soaks sweat so I can imagine it’s gonna break down in a few months and tear apart.PRICE BUYER BEWARE- I noticed Marcy as a company changes their prices for their bikes often in increments of $50-$150, I paid 249.99 for the bike, I’d suggest to not pay anymore than that, it’s not worth in my opinion the current $350 price tag.As far as being uncomfortable like I said in the first review, I’ve adjusted to it. It no longer pains my back. But I can imagine a person over 6’0 would not adjust to this.END OF EDIT 05/03/20 will update in 4-6 months
Steffany D. Singh
Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2019
Amazing definitely recommend. Easy to assemble. came with a broken piece I contacted the company they sent me a new one for free no charge.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2019
The bike came mostly assembled it was minor assembly required mint condition no scratches no Dents. Comfortable price versus what you get well spent. I would recommend this product for somebody who’s just looking for an exercise bike not cheap but not fancy.