Any one have a stationary bike at home?

heretocount
heretocount Posts: 46
edited December 20 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi. o.k. so I have a jacked up spine and one of the only cardio work outs I can do consistently is those bikes they have at the GYM that are bucket seats were your feet go straight out, (you know?)

so any who I am looking into buying one for home, for those day's I don't want to go any where, but I am afraid to spend that money and have it wind up breaking with in a few years,

Any one have one of these bikes? and how is it holding up? and ALSO is there any good brands I should look into or ones I should stay away from?

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  • bunnyboo24
    bunnyboo24 Posts: 32 Member
    I have one. It's a Weslo Pro and I got it at Kmart. I think it was on sale for $189.00. I've only had it since January but it's holding up well and it very quiet. I've been satisfied with it so far.
  • iwantahealthierme13
    iwantahealthierme13 Posts: 337 Member
    those are called recumbent bikes, they are a little more expensive than regular ones, they actually seem to be sturdier, I don't think it will break.
  • brneydgrlie
    brneydgrlie Posts: 464 Member
    I have had this one for about 2 years now, and have had no trouble at all. In my living room right next to the sofa, so I have no excuse for being a couch potato while watching TV! Nice side benefit is that it is also pretty quiet (since I live in an apartment).

    http://www.amazon.com/Marcy-ME709-Recumbent-Mag-Cycle/dp/B002KV1MJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338607825&sr=8-1
  • heretocount
    heretocount Posts: 46
    I have had this one for about 2 years now, and have had no trouble at all. In my living room right next to the sofa, so I have no excuse for being a couch potato while watching TV! Nice side benefit is that it is also pretty quiet (since I live in an apartment).

    http://www.amazon.com/Marcy-ME709-Recumbent-Mag-Cycle/dp/B002KV1MJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338607825&sr=8-1

    Thank you all for your help =)

    brneydgrlie yea that's why I need to get one for my home, so I will have no excuse, I can totally see my self cycling on it in front of the boob tube lol
  • nichalsont
    nichalsont Posts: 421 Member
    I had one several years ago. I believe the brand was Pro Forma. I don't recommend it. I was using it daily and it broke at around 30 days. It was "repaired" under warranty, but was never right again. After another couple of weeks, I took it back and demanded a refund. Now I have an elliptical.
  • spearfox
    spearfox Posts: 276 Member
    I got mine for $35 from Craigslist.
    The brand is Exertec Fitness.

    I also picked up an elliptical and Total Gym as a package deal for $75

    Try Craigs, it might save you money.
  • heretocount
    heretocount Posts: 46
    I had one several years ago. I believe the brand was Pro Forma. I don't recommend it. I was using it daily and it broke at around 30 days. It was "repaired" under warranty, but was never right again. After another couple of weeks, I took it back and demanded a refund. Now I have an elliptical.

    wow thank you for telling me I will make sure and not get that brand, I'll try the one the prevous poster got, I used to love the elliptical but cause of my back I can't use it any more =( oh well, I really like the recumbarant bike it always gets a good sweat going
  • heretocount
    heretocount Posts: 46
    I got mine for $35 from Craigslist.
    The brand is Exertec Fitness.

    I also picked up an elliptical and Total Gym as a package deal for $75

    Try Craigs, it might save you money.

    oooooooo! thank you, good tip!
  • Snitch1
    Snitch1 Posts: 201 Member
    I have a recumbent one also, have jacked up back and knee--other than walk, all I am supposed to do. It is wonderful, I like to read..takes my mind off my aching rear..
    I bought a NEW one about 6 years ago, after my 1st knee surgery. Has not broken down, but to be honest, it was about $800+, and I have NEVER ventured above level1, speed 1, etc..
    Friend me if you need one..
    In His Name,
    Nicolette
  • fitacct
    fitacct Posts: 242 Member
    I have a ProForm 975s and while I love the convenience and comfort of cycling indoors in front the TV, the controls gave out rather quickly and now I must use MFP's exercise totals whenever I use the bike.
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