DISPANK Folding Exercise Bike X-Bike Indoor Portable Exercise Bikes, Sturdy Foldable Stationary Bike, Multiple Resistance Level for Men, Women and Seniors (Black)

I use this because it’s too hot to walk outside and I’m on oxygen and I just went through an exacerbation of my COPD and I need to build my lungs up and there’s not only works your legs but it works your arms too. I was able to go on it for 15 minutes and I just got out of the hospital last night so I really like this I would say it’s an amazing value

Pros: - Inexpensive. Good starter bike for those that fear they might not stick with an exercise regimen. - Pedal resistance is smooth and quiet. - Good workout. Resistance "bands" (actually shock cord) let you work the upper body while peddling. - Portable. Folds and rolls away if you need the floor space. - Sturdy frame. I am pretty rough on equipment and mine is still standing.Cons: - Badly designed pulley system: Resistance bands fray and have to be replaced regularly. - Petal tension adjustment is clunky. - Tablet holder covers the digital display. - No cup holder! - Display is pretty crude; one stat at a time - Heart rate monitor is very inaccurate.The DISPANK's best feature (IMHO) - what sets it apart from other exercise bikes - is the resistance "bands". These are actually 5/16" shock cords strung through a pulley system to allow you to do "pulling" upper body exercises (rowing, lifts, etc.) while you pedal. Sadly, the pulley system is badly flawed (see photo): the upper pulley allows scraping and the shock cord soon frays and has to be replaced. Replacing the worn shock cord is little more difficult than assembling the bike. And you can purchase suitable shock cord here on Amazon. But this is a pretty serious flaw if you are not inclined to be "handy".Although the DISPANK's pedal device is very smooth and quiet, adjusting tension is troublesome. Adjusting up works ok but down "sticks". To turn the tension down one increment you must go down 3 and up 2. A little annoying.In addition, my bike came with a "flat" bearing on the right pedal that knocks with every down-stroke. DISPANK's advert (see photo) claims of customer service are unrealized - I can find no warranty service contacts or replacement parts info.The electronics are pretty primitive. I had better in the 1980s. The heart monitor is REALLY poor but, to be fair, I have yet to find any hand/wrist worn device that can accurately track your heart rate while highly active.And NO CUP HOLDER??? Wow. Big miss! Well, the good news is, Clicgear makes a nice one for golf carts that will do nicely (see photo).I have had my DISPANK for 3 months now. I do a 25 minute workout every morning on it. I hope to find a replacement right pedal, someday. And engineer a solution for the fraying shock cord so I don't have to replace it every couple months. But I doubt that I will "buy up" until I pedal this thing to pieces.Despite it's many deficiencies, the DISPANK is solid where it counts, and an effective work-out platform. And the price makes it a low risk investment. If you are considering starting a fitness regimen, this is a good start.

Update: July 21, while doing 1 workout on the bike it started making a grinding sound. So I took the front cover off and the rubber was coming off the flywheel. I'm really disappointed. Apparently the flywheel was defected. I'm really disappointed. I had such high hopes for this bike. Down to one star from previously 5 stars.Took me 2.5 hours with a few breaks to assemble. I'm not a novice to assembling things but this took longer than I planned. It has LOTS of parts. The manual is just okay. You can figure out most steps. I would recommend the bike. It's super quiet. I'm satisfied with the initial review.Update: July 21, while doing 1 workout on the bike it started making a grinding sound. So I took the front cover off and the rubber was coming off the flywheel. I'm really disappointed. Apparently the flywheel was defected.

The bike was very easy to put together. There was one step I had somebody else hold a piece in place, otherwise I was able to assemble alone. It is very quiet so far which I love. The ‘computer’ came without necessary wiring so it’s useless. No phone number or email to contact to replace the ‘computer’ without returning the entire bike.Update 3/2/2022 The seller contacted me based on review and not only provided me with a new computer that works, they also provided a small refund amount as well for my trouble. They were very quick to reply and sent out the new computer quickly as well. I was up and running, or pedaling, in no time. I have upgraded their rating as a result.

Compare with other exercise bikes, it is equipped with a resistance band and 10-level adjustable resistance. I have bought an exercise bike before, but there is some noise and no way to fix it. DISPANK is a surprise. Truly silent!It is lightweight but very sturdy. In addition, I really need something compact and foldable. Love the ability to store the exercise bike in a corner. My wife enjoys cycling now at home. :-)