MERACH Exercise Bike Self-Application Quiet Home Workout Bike with Magnetic Resistance 16X Magnification Saddle Shock Absorber Cycling Bike

This is my first exercise bike. I didn't want to shell out a whole lot of money. I mainly use it for when it's raining outside and I can't go biking or during the winter which is what I really got it for I bought the silver model. Almost every picture I saw was the black and I noticed that the handlebars are more tilted at least on this model, but I actually prefer it that way compared to the flat ones I've seen so I don't know if it's just a newer design or if they're designed differently between the two colors it's same bike though so I don't know why it'd be different I ended up having an extra screw for the handlebars as well or maybe it just didn't have a drill hole for it, but it works perfectly fine did a quick 30 minute exercise on it and had nothing wrong with it for $250 you can't beat a price like that it's actually built pretty well for the price as well. I would recommend getting either a new seat or a comfy seat cover and that's what I did for mine It's super easy to adjust once you find your size it takes a minute to get used to the dial system. I don't plan on using the app or getting a membership for another app I mean if you have YouTube on like a TV or obviously on a phone there's plenty of fitness guides that are free or just watch TV. Everything shows up on the dial anyways except for resistance which is a little disappointing but at the same time like it'd be nice to be able to track it but it's not necessary the only thing I've noticed obviously after using it I had to re-tighten down the bolts but you get what you pay for and it takes 2 seconds to tighten bolts and I'm sure on other bikes you'd have to do the same thing after using them it is quiet as can be obviously if you are a little overweight like I am, you're going to breathe heavy and and your breath is way louder than the bike. I don't even think the bike makes noise. I would say if you're trying to get into fitness this is a great bike for the price. At some point I might honestly upgrade but I literally use it for rainy days when I can't go out biking and for this upcoming winter I just don't know how long the belt will last or how well it will keep up over time but if you're trying to get into fitness this is a great starter bike and maybe upgrade over time. What I would recommend is definitely getting a new bike seat or a bike seat cushion cover (to be honest all bike seats are uncomfortable just try to find one that works for you a cushion cover will do just fine for most) and buy rechargeable batteries I really like the fact that you don't have to plug this in. It's super easy to move around once you get it set up. It's a little heavy when it's in the box definitely recommend if you're taking up flights of stairs or down to have somebody else to help you. The only thing I don't know is how long this bike will last over time but since I'm using it seasonally I should get a decent value out of it compared to people who will use it daily and that's the one concern that I have is how long will this bike last before it has problems but if it lasts 3 years that it's worth the value that's less than $100 a year I actually personally like riding this bike more than I like riding my mountain bike. It's a lot of fun.

Just arrived, so this is an initial review. We're off to a good start; solid construction and easy assembly. What I find lacking at this stage are the instructions regarding the electronics. As basic as the functionality is, why oh why when the English speaking world is a/the target market does the manufacturer not reach out to someone who actually speaks the language to write the instruction/user's manual? I'll be back once I've put a few miles on it - if that's what the readout is actually telling me... A few more comments after a week on this bike. (1) It should have been obvious from the product images, but after riding it's clear the bike is configured for those into competitive racing. If you're looking for more of a recreational experience, this bike might not suit. No matter how you might configure the seat and handle bar heights, you'll be leaning over the handle bars and necessarily be putting a fair amount of stress on your wrists/arms. My wife who rides with the seat at it's lowest position and the handle bars at the highest cannot ride for more than 20 min before her arms tire. (2) I'm 6' and even with the seat at maximum height, my legs come nowhere near full extension. Tall riders with long legs be advised. (3) The onboard electronics are very basic but suffice for our needs. There is a calorie readout mode which I wonder about since there's no way to register rider weight. Though there's an app that might support customization, I've not looked into using it. (4) Though seat offset from the handle bars is customizable to a few inches, I've found that the knob used to secure seat position is insufficient to hold it there. We've had to place a wedge in the guide in which the locking bolt slides to prevent it from always moving to the most rearward position.

This is good choice for beginners workout at age closer to 50 (like me!) I assembled this bike by myself in roughly 1.5 hour. I think I made a good decision to have this affordable equipment to improve my health. I put in the bedroom. It’s really quiet, not bother my husband at all.

This is an excellent exercise bike! It is very stable and quiet. You can get an excellent workout and it even has exercise programs that you can capture using your phone or iPad. It is easy to assemble and provides smooth transition from easy to harder resistance

Based upon the product I got, I'd recommend. So far it is basically silent in operation. I did get a gel seat cover to improve comfort. I don't use any apps. I just get on it and go.