XTERRA Fitness Folding Exercise Bike, 225 LB Weight Capacity

1st update: 8.2.2024 Let me clarify a few things. We live in a small house and I wanted a bike that wasn't huge and folding was a plus. I got this bike because I need to walk 20 minutes 3 times a day every other day because of venous insufficiency in my legs. It's miserable to walk outside, especially in compression socks, because we live in South Texas where summer is 8 hot and humid months.If you want a bike with all the bells and whistles, buy a $1,000 bike. This is a nice basic affordable stationary bike.What I like: it doesn't take up much space so I haven't had to put it away yet. It's quiet. Very quiet. The display panel is basic with time, distance, calories and it does not have backlight (not a showstopper for me). The bike has a back rest and handholds on both sides of the seat (both are mandatory for me). The seat is as comfortable as you can get with most bikes. The distance to reach the top and lower handholds is good.The challenge for me is my height is 5'1" so I need the seat low. I had a total knee replacement last year so that knee is not as flexible as it used to be and I had to figure out how to safely get up and over the crossbar because of these restrictions. I put a child's non-slip stool near the right pedal (TKR was right knee), hoist myself up and over the crossbar to put my left foot on the left pedal, slide the stool away from the bike to just clear the right pedal, and I ride the bike. Getting off, I repeat the process in reverse order. This is really just a learning curve because it gets easier each time I ride the bike.I took off the remote control/phone holder because I just couldn't easily clear the cross-beam getting on and off the bike. I didn't need it there anyway although I might fabricate something to hold the remote on the top handholds.I am pleased with this purchase. If anything changes, I'll update the review.07.25.2024 This first part of the review is for assembly only. Another review will be appended to this one after I use the bike for awhile.The instructions were very easy to read and understandable which is a rarity these days. Most of the nuts and bolts were already pre-mounted on the bike which made it very easy to put together. Wrenches and screwdrivers were included. The pictures were accurate with the right numbering. Elapsed assembly time was about 45 minutes including chatting about how easy the bike was to assemble.Bike seems to be well made with high quality steel. Once it's put together it's firm, not wiggly.More to come after I use the bike for awhile.

I wasn’t sure what to expect; however, I am pleasantly surprised. The bike works well. Very easy to assemble; took me 15 minutes. A handful of bolts, two types of pins. Not much to do at all. Tension works well. Seat is easily adjustable but not the most comfortable. Buying a cheap pad for it. The monitor works well as far as time, distance, and speed. My total ODO is off; calories don’t do much but I don’t usually trust them anyway. Wheels don’t work on the carpet. They are too recessed into the bar. Doesn’t matter which way I put the wheel bar on. But it’s not too heavy to move. Folds and unfolds nicely and doesn’t take up much room. I am 5’6” tall with a long torso, so legs are average, and with the seat set at max height, I could still use one more adjustment for the knee extension to be just right on the downward pedal. So I don’t think it would work well for anyone over 5’6”. Overall, I’m very pleased. Quiet, smooth, and great price for the quality.

I have an elliptical and was looking for another exercise equipment. I researched different folding bikes and settled on this one. I chose this one mostly based on the reviews and the cost. What also influenced my decision to purchase this bike was the size of the bike seat, which measured larger than seats on other bikes I looked at.I ordered the bike this past Saturday, and it arrived as scheduled three days later. The package was very well taped, no damage to the box. It was a little heavy but not that difficult to move. When I opened the box, all the parts were very well secured within. I laid out everything and all parts were received. There aren't any small pieces to assemble as the nuts and washers are pre-assembled. The only tools needed are a hex head wrench and Allen key, which are included. The owner's manual was very easy to follow. Assembly was very easy. The only issue I had was attaching the computer console. In the assembly instructions, there is a picture of the bike with the numbered part and underneath the picture are written instructions. It appears the written instruction did not match the picture, but I figured out it and was able attach the console. The console does not have an on-off button. Press the Mode button to activate the monitor. The monitor starts calculating when you start to pedal and will stop calculating when you stop exercising for 4 seconds. The monitor automatically shuts off if there is no activity after 4 minutes.I have not exercised on it yet; just pedaled on it a bit to get a feel for it and adjust the seat. Though I had the TV on, it is quiet. I'm about 5'6" so I have the seat at the second hole from the bottom on the seat support tube. When I pedal, my down leg is comfortably extended with a slight bent. The seat is a good size and it has a firm feel. The bike is very easy to move. There is no instruction how to fold it, but in the first assembly instruction, you have to pull out the lock pin from the main frame to open it up; so common sense, you pull out the lock pin to close the main frame.Summary: This is a good looking bike, appears very-well constructed. I will have a better opinion of it after I use it a few times but overall, I am happy with the purchase.