Edge 490 PR Recumbent Bike EXB01606

Pros: Quiet, smooth, excellent workout, easy to setup and program
Cons: None that I have found

Let me guess; you once again you made the New Years resolution to get your big butt in shape. Yet, for the 33rd straight year you are hesitant to hit the gym for whatever reason (inconvenient, hesitant, crowded, scared). How in the world are you ever...

Pros: if it works, it's comfortable
Cons: never works

I bought this bike in March. IT took about 3 hours to assemble. After two weeks, I started smelling burning rubber, black plastic shreds appeared on the floor beneath the flywheel and then it stopped working.

I called Fitness Quest (the mfr)...

Pros: Very comfortable seat, ease of use.
Cons: slightly noisy gears.

I ordered this bike online and love it! My husband had to assemble it which took almost an hour, I never could have done it myself. It is very comfortable and easy to use LCD readout exercise board, can read, watch TV,,,etc. while pedaling, loads...

Pros: Great price. Solid performer.
Cons: Slightly loud.

We purchased this bike 3 years ago when we were outfitting our home gym. After pricing several more expensive models we opted for this one (approx. $325 on sale) figuring that we could purchase 3 of these for the price of one of the top line ones and ...

Pros: Its Affordable, comfortable, sturdy but not too heavy, has a heart rate monitor, battery powered.
Cons: at this price, none.

why I bought a bike-
My doctor sent me to a physical therapist for a back problem (spondylolisthesis), and part of my therapy was to exercise on a Recumbent Bike. Recumbent bikes are easier on the back.

the bike-
Its affordable,...

Pros: Good Features and comfortable to use.
Cons: Not reliable. I had 3 fail within 3 weeks

I purchased an Edge 490PR in January. It worked fine until April. It then started to smell of burning plastic and made a mechanical grinding noise. I returned it to Dicks Sporting Goods who immediately replaced it with a new Edge 490PR. This bike lasted...

Pros: Extremely comfortable seat. Full range of programs.
Cons: Came with tension set too high. Did not hold up over time.

The bike is extremely comfortable. It comes with an easy-read electronic display (which gobbles C-ce ...

Pros: The seat is comfortable, and the ergonomics overall seem good
Cons: Poorly engineered. Continual breakdowns of the clutch/belt systems. Useless for long-term use.

This recumbent exercycle is absolutely not for serious home use. We used ours for about 5 hours per week total. We had to replace the first one after 3 weeks use, the second one lasted 6 months. The third one lasted about 9 months. All failed in the...

Pros: If you use exercise equipment consistently. It works.
Cons: You need to use it....or you are wasting your money

My purchase with this wonderful type of exercise equipment has been nothing but perfect and exciting for me...I use it when I'm stressed and use it almost every morning...I do 4 miles in the morning. It helps me feel full of energy,tone.healthy,and...