| | |  | Nutrition & Fitness | Home » » » Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Bike | | | | | | | Description: | | Enjoy a vigorous cardiovascular workout in your basement or rec room with this recumbent exercise bike from Phoenix Health & Fitness. Boasting a smooth, ultra-quiet magnetic resistance system and a tough tubular steel frame that holds up to use and abuse, the bike is a great choice for beginners and intermediate riders who want to work themselves into shape. The bike also offers eight resistance levels that are manually controlled using a straightforward hand dial, along with secure foot straps attached to the pedals for stability. And thanks to the large, easy-to-read electronic monitor--which gauges your workout time, speed, distance, and calories burned--it's a breeze to design a custom workout for your fitness level. Other details include an adjustable frame for users with different heights, a comfortable step-through recumbent design, and a maximum weight limit of 250 pounds. The bike, which requires limited assembly, measures 58 by 38 by 24 inches (W x H x D) and carries a 90-day warranty on parts and a one-year warranty on the frame. | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 58.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 24.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 38.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 59.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 31.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 22.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 10.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 29.78 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 80 reviews |
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Very HappyJul 23, 2010
I ordered this item on 7/21/10, used the Free Shipping option, and it was at my doorstep the very next day. Obviously, I was amazed at how quickly the order was processed and delivered.
Assembly was very easy, as long as you follow the instructions as previous reviewers have also stated. It took us about 45 minutes to get it assembled. Unfortunately, the spring loaded knob was defective. Fortunately, getting the part replaced was also very easy as the item is covered by warranty. It was just a matter of calling the manufacturer directly, giving them the part number from the manual, my shipping information and the date I ordered it from Amazon. The replacement knob will be arriving within a week.
As stated by other reviewers, the foam grips for the handle bars were a little difficult, but really all you need to do is rub something on the handle bars to aid slipping them into place. I've read that some people used WD40 or Windex. We just used a little dish soap and with a little finagling, it went on just fine.
The little computer is good enough for us---don't expect a lot of bells and whistles. It has several different modes that you can scroll through with the push of one button. Perfect for what we need.
The bike itself when in use is so quiet!! Love the recumbent position. Love the size of the bike. Perfect for our little 750 sq. foot home. I read several reviews about the seat being uncomfortable. It's slightly padded so it's not that bad, but I can see that it could start to become uncomfortable after an hour plus on the bike.
Only four stars because of the defective knob, otherwise I would have given it five. Four and a half would be more accurate due to the ease of getting the part replaced.
Definitely recommend this for the casual workout. I feel I really got a great deal on this bike.
0 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Reconditioned? HAH!Jun 10, 2010
I purchased this "reconditioned" from Amazon. It was missing the 'computer'(display)In it's place there was only a cut wire. Did anyone even look at this before calling it 'reconditioned'?
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Great Recumbent Exercise BikeMay 26, 2010
This is a great little bike that doesn't take up too much space and is easily maneuvered. It has seven adjustable settings and is very comfortable to sit in, especially while watching T.V. I received my bike a day earlier then it stated, which was great, and it came, unscratched, with all needed parts and instructions. I am extremely happy with this purchase and highly recommend this to anyone looking to workout indoors while relaxing in front of a T.V., staring out your window, or reading a good book.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
recumbent bikes STILL makes you sweat!!!May 06, 2010
it was delivered on time. my boyfriend put it together & the tools were provided for him so it was quick & painless - only thing is that i'm only 5' 2" and it doesn't have a hole to snap on for short people like me. it still works, nevertheless. @ first my boyfriend thought that riding the recumbent bike was NOT going to make him sweat & boy! was he wrong. he said it was pretty good & not bad for what i paid for. my daughter & i enjoy it. we watch our dvr'd shows while riding which is basically multi-tasking, right? i even suggested this to my sister who's got 3 kids - that way she can have a bit of exercise while watching the kids play in the back yard. it's not heavy you can move it around. in short, buy it.
Pretty good bikeMay 01, 2010
It's been a couple of months now, and so far so good! The bike goes from being silent to making a very very low noise (certainly nothing to be upset over). It works perfectly, and I'm overall very happy with it.
I'm only 5ft tall, so I need to put a pillow on the seat (which is not comfortable anyway, so the pillow serves two purposes).
My ONLY complaint was about shipping. The first bike came crushed beyond use. The box was crushed, everything in it was crushed and bent, and I was forced to get a replacement. The second box was only marginally better than the first. The outside looked as though it had been tossed around and beat up pretty bad, but the contents were in good condition.
Had I purchased this as a gift, I would have been embarassed to present it in it's original box, but as it was for me, I was able to look past the horiffic packaging. For photos, see the Member Photo section up top.
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