MaxKare Exercise Bike Indoor Cycling Stationary Bike with Magnetic Resistance,Quiet Belt Drive Bike with Large Cushioned Seat,40 LBS Flywheel,Tablet Holder and LCD Monitor

I really liked the quality for the price. Didn't need the digital readout for the extra $50 so I went with the grey model. The stand works really well with a chromebook in tablet mode doing a virtual ride with videos on YouTube, like the Ride the World series. I'm 6'2" and it's perfect for me at its highest seat and handle settings. Doesn't take up too much space in my small studio apartment, is completely quiet in operation, and is really stable, though you need to screw tight the adjustable bolts to make it so. Seat is surprisingly wide and comfy (bigger than on most spin bikes I've seen), but an investment in a gel cover might be warranted if you're going to use it a lot. I've had the unit a week and used it every night for 45+ minutes. Will update if things change.

I hate working out, period. But as I age I knew I had to do a bit more to keep the pounds from building up. So I decided to get a stationary bike at home (it was a very difficult decision). Now I could have spent 2000-3000 plus on those fancy expensive ones that have guided workouts and fancy adjustments, but if you're like me then you hate working out and don't want to invest so much into something you hate and find unnecessary.After looking around online I found a few that caught my eye and I settled on this one. It has a decent wheel weight (to allow for a smooth cycle) and has a magnetic resistance (way better than your typical friction force). Has a couple of pegs above the handlebars to place your favorite tablet (I bought a cheap fire tablet). This thing is a great buy for the price. While I still hate working out, the cycling is not so tough on my knees and I didn't have a spend an arm and leg for a piece of equipment I hate using. Assembly was fairly easy, though the pedals were probably the hardest thing to put on. Handlebar and seat are adjustable for position.The ride is smooth and nothing has vibrated/shaken so far while using. This bike is super quiet when using unlike normal physical friction bikes. Quality is pretty good for the price. Has a couple of wheels on front for moving, but still a bit hard if you don't have a huge amount of room to maneuver it. Make sure you tighten the knobs for the handlebar if you find it shakes while riding bike. I just google the myriad of cycling workouts online for what I needed.I would say the downsides to this bike are the pedals, the seat, and the size. As noted by other users the pedals are so so and can be difficult to put on. The seat (in my opinion) is almost too large (I do have a smaller asian frame) and not so comfortable. While the size does not bother me (it really normal size for a standard stationary bike), it cannot be folded up like some or stuck in a tiny corner. You need space for an actual stationary bike here. It would be fairly easy to change out the seat and pedals if one wished to do so, but for an amateur cyclist such as myself I could care less cause it works fine.Overall, I'm happy with my purchase (just not while I use it) and find this stationary bike to be very good for the price point I paid. Barely makes any noise when I ride this bike other than me huffing and puffing. Would definitely recommend if you need a simple, good quality stationary bike.

I’m a 5’8” male at about 150 lbs, and was looking for a good stationary bike to supplement my workouts. Under $300 was preferable. Came across this magnetic bike while doing some research, and it appealed to me more than the friction bikes. And the price-point was as good as it gets.Being manufactured in China was a little worrisome, especially at this price (but I’d say probably 90% of these kind of bikes are made in China at this point). But I figured it was worth taking a chance on, since Amazon has a good return policy. It arrived in less than a week in a box about the size of a 55” television box.It came packaged pretty well, with the main frame of the bike in one large piece, and the parts taped into the styrofoam frame. It came with makeshift tools (but you may want to use real socket wrenches for a faster assembly). Took about 30 minutes to put together. Everything fit together well, except the left foot pedal (it was slightly tight to screw in, but still went in well with a little more force).Once it was assembled, I went for a test spin. 30 minutes of HIIT. 60 sec steady pace, 30 sec all out. The intensity turn knob on the bike worked well. I started with it up a little high, so it was exhausting. Found the right intensity after a couple minutes. The ride was nice and smooth, and very quiet. It was better than I expected.A few cons that may just apply to me and my body-type. I have somewhat short legs, so the lowest handle bar setting is still a bit high. In order to get the right seat position with my legs slightly bent, I have to put the seat slightly lower than the handle-bars (and usually the seat should be higher than the handles). Also, the seat padding could use some extra padding. I have a smaller rear, so it wore on me quickly. I also wish the included LED tracker had some kind of timer on it, or a way to leave it on the time screen (it just cycles through calories, time, distance constantly).Because of these few quips - this was right on the line between four and five stars for me. I bumped it up to five because of the value. The quality and price combination made this a very good buy for my needs. I will update if I run into any issues as I continue to abuse this bike.