EDIT: Seller has contacted me multiple times to make sure the bike is as great as they could possibly make it. I really respect when a seller is willing to go out of their way to fix issues and have therefor changed my review to 5 stars. They offered in-depth solutions for everything I was having an issue with (except the digital readout - no biggie) and the bike now performs great. I have ridden the bike nearly every day for 45 min - HARD! - and the bike is keeping up. Mileage readout reads 400 miles to give you an idea. I now feel the bike is definitely worth the $270.
ORIGINAL COMMENT:
I have ridden this bike about 30 "miles" so far. There is no denying that you can get a great workout from the machine, but there are some issues which prevent me from giving it all 5 stars. Package was lost in transit for a week but did eventually receive (not product or seller's fault). Setup way easy, all tools included - even gave extra bolts in case some strip out, etc. The resistance knob is great and you can fully adjust the bike (not great for people over 6'2", at 6'1" I am almost maxing it out).
The main issues I have with the bike are noise level, the digital display, the instability in the handlebars, and the iPad holder. The bike is extremely noisy when you crank the resistance. A very high pitched "whirling" occurs which can be heard in the next rooms over. Turning the resistance down lessens the noise as the felt pad disconnects from the wheel. The digital display will turn on when you first start pedaling, but it is very inaccurate (calories, distance). I wear a heartrate monitor which tracks calories and the bike is consistently 40-50% inaccurate - shows less calories than actually burned) and has stopped recording data in the middle of 3 workouts so far - extremely annoying when you are relying on it for your workout. I have taken it off because it just doesn't work consistently. The handlebars are extremely unstable even with the knob in place and cranked as far down as humanly possible. I remedied this by sticking an old sock between the handlebar tube and the receiving tube on the frame. Easy fix. The last issue is the iPad holder - it is VERY SMALL. If you want to use the digital display with the iPad holder, you will not be able to fit bigger than probably a 5" tablet. I have an 11" iPad and it would be impossible to use both the iPad and the digital readout.
At around $200 this bike is worth the money. Sometimes these come up around $200-230 with flash deals. At the full price ($270?) I do not really think this bike is worth the price of entry.
| Brand | YOSUDA |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Water Bottle Holder |
| Color | Brake Pad |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Item Weight | 67.99 Pounds |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Resistance Mechanism | Friction |
| Product Dimensions | 21.65"D x 40.16"W x 46.06"H |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 270 Pounds |
| Handle Material | EVAFoamslidering |
| Model Name | Brake Pad |
| Maximum Height | 35 Inches |
| Minimum Height | 25 Inches |
| Number of Resistance Levels | 100 |
| Drive System | Belt |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 39.5 x 34 x 8 inches |
| Package Weight | 32.66 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 40.16 x 21.65 x 46.06 inches |
| Brand Name | YOSUDA |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty Description | 3 months Overall framework and 12 months part |
| Suggested Users | unisex |
| Manufacturer | YOSUDA |
| Part Number | 1 |
| Style | Plus Model |
| Included Components | no |
| Outer Material | steel |
| Size | Brake Pad |
| Grip Material | soft |
| Grip Type | Soft |
