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| Stamina Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike | 
 enlarge | Brand: Stamina
Category: Sports
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $249.00
You Save: $50.99 (17%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  (41 reviews)
Sales Rank: 36209
Media: Sports
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 75
Dimensions (in): 48 x 24.5 x 35
MPN: 15-4800
Model: 15-4800
UPC: 022643148000
EAN: 0022643148000
ASIN: B000JC2ZGQ
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Easy to assemble and very quiet as promised. July 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I finally got around to putting this together and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to do. It is quiet as the description promised. My only two complaints would be that the pedals hang in such a way that it's difficult to slip your feet in without the assistance of my hands propping the pedals up. I don't know if it was a design flaw or how I installed them, however, I didn't see another way. The other annoying feature is that it's hard to adjust the seat backward or forward. The frame doesn't slide easily when in adjustable mode. However, if you're the only one using it it won't be an issue because it will never need to be adjusted. Despite those issues, I'm very happy with my purchase.
 Not that great... June 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pros:
It's a recumbent bike for 200 bucks.
Cons:
Poor shipping container
Completely manual tension controls- no computer control
Computer unit/programs are a joke/meaningless
I just bought the bike through Amazon. Shipping was about what I expected... the box was messed up. Stamina didn't design the packaging very well. The bike fits very tightly in the box resulting in one part pushing into the end of the box. This might not seem like a big deal, but under normal shipping conditions it is easy to imagine the bike being damaged. Indeed, that very piece was bent on mine almost to the point where I could not use it - I managed to get it assembled though rather than having to send it back.
A lot of people complained about the assembly... I don't really know why... it all looks pretty complicated, and they don't do a great job with the instructions, but ultimately the assembly boils down to screwing on the feet, back, seat and bars... it's not that hard... Unless yours is damaged in shipping, which cost me a half hour trying to bend the pieces back in place.
The bike itself is OK. It is nowhere near as quiet as people describe it online here... Sure, it's quiet, but if you've had a magnetic bike before, this will probably feel loud. I don't mean to make it sound horribly loud or something... but it's definitely not silent.
The construction itself isn't that great either... but that's to be expected on a 200 dollar bike.
Lastly, and this is good to note... ALL OF THE TENSION CONTROLS ARE MANUAL. I wasn't clear about this when I purchased it - though admittedly I should have been. The implication of this is that THE COMPUTER DOES NOT CONTROL THE TENSION. So, when you see all the descriptions about training programs and whatnot - they're all based on your speed. So the hill climb, for example, does not get harder... it just asks you to pedal faster. The reason I didn't even think of this as an issue was that I've actually never seen a device work like that before... I didn't even think of it as an issue.
I was debating between this and a bike at Walmart (embarrassing, I know), but in hind-sight, I think I'd have been better off with the other device.
On the whole, it works fine, it does what it's supposed to... and it's what I ordered. But the various issues with it have led me to think I'd have been better off getting something else.
 Exercise Bike June 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Assembly a snap...Arrived with package torn but everything there...Was apprehensive when reading reviews with parts missing but ours fine...Really a comfortable bike to ride...Being used a lot more than upright bike...Would recommend to anyone needing a cardio workout without a lot of stress on joints...
 Could be better, could be worse May 29, 2008
Pro's: Quiet, Affordable, good height positioning
Con's: Needs more front-to-back pedal positioning points, monitor resets itself sometimes
I used to run every day, and loved it. My knees went out and I need to get in shape again. Gym membership costs too much. This bike was cheap and got good reviews. I ordered it and went to assemble it. I thought I was missing half the bolts so I called and got Stamina to ship them to me at no cost. Came 1 week later only to find out the bolts came with the bike, because some parts were sent with the bolts already screwd in. (They didn't say in the manual that you have to unscrew and rescrew the parts.)
I like the bike except for they did not make it with my height in mind. I am 5'6 and the front to back positioning was either too short so my knees would buckle or too far so I was slouching and my back would hurt. I will have to purchase a drill and make a new hole in between the two mentioned previously. Another gripe is that the monitor resets, however the resistance does not get affected so this is not a major concern. I like the low to ground positioning as it is perfect for my TV.
All in all this is the perfect bike if you are either 5'5 or 5'7.
STAY MOTIVATED!!!!!!!!!!!
Great value! May 24, 2008
I ordered the Stamina 15-4800R Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike from Amazon.com on May 14 and it was delivered by UPS (at no shipping cost) on May 23. The box was in perfect condition; and all parts were included and well marked. The assembly instructions were easy to follow; and I was using it within an hour of delivery! The bike is very sturdy and well-made. The magnetic action is extremely smooth and nearly silent. The TV (which is easily seen due to the low profile of the bike) can be heard at normal volume while using the bike. For those who like to read while exercising, you have to hold the reading material because there is no book rack. The ONLY negative comment I have is the pedals, which turn upside down because of the weight of the strap making it difficult to properly insert your feet. This is one piece of exercise equipment that I will use every day. I highly recommend it.
Green Valley, AZ (May 2008)Stamina Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike
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