Comments for Recumbent Exercise Bicycle http://recumbant.net Recumbent Exercise Bicycle on Sale Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:27:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Does riding a stationary recumbent bike build muscle or just burn calories? by Rosemary A http://recumbant.net/does-riding-a-stationary-recumbent-bike-build-muscle-or-just-burn-calories/comment-page-1#comment-209 Rosemary A Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:27:18 +0000 http://recumbant.net/does-riding-a-stationary-recumbent-bike-build-muscle-or-just-burn-calories#comment-209 If you can crank up the resistance it'll be good for muscle If you can crank up the resistance it’ll be good for muscle

]]> Comment on Does riding a stationary recumbent bike build muscle or just burn calories? by two_skrus_luse http://recumbant.net/does-riding-a-stationary-recumbent-bike-build-muscle-or-just-burn-calories/comment-page-1#comment-208 two_skrus_luse Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:13:15 +0000 http://recumbant.net/does-riding-a-stationary-recumbent-bike-build-muscle-or-just-burn-calories#comment-208 If it is a "wind resistance" bike you will mostly burn calories and add a little bit of muscle, mostly just harden yout existing muscles by keeping blood flow in them. If you have a "magnetic resistance" bike you can adjust the tension from "hard to easy" and burn calories and build muscle. You can increase the tension so far that you can only get 10-15 pedals out, (that will build muscle) Or decrease it to burn calories. If your bike is new (and wind resistance) return it or keep it (depending on your financial situation) and get a "magnetic" one. Wall Mart has one for less than $100. Good luck. If it is a “wind resistance” bike you will mostly burn calories and add a little bit of muscle, mostly just harden yout existing muscles by keeping blood flow in them.
If you have a “magnetic resistance” bike you can adjust the tension from “hard to easy” and burn calories and build muscle. You can increase the tension so far that you can only get 10-15 pedals out, (that will build muscle) Or decrease it to burn calories.
If your bike is new (and wind resistance) return it or keep it (depending on your financial situation) and get a “magnetic” one.
Wall Mart has one for less than $100. Good luck.

]]> Comment on Does riding a stationary recumbent bike build muscle or just burn calories? by jaijay15 http://recumbant.net/does-riding-a-stationary-recumbent-bike-build-muscle-or-just-burn-calories/comment-page-1#comment-207 jaijay15 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:39:49 +0000 http://recumbant.net/does-riding-a-stationary-recumbent-bike-build-muscle-or-just-burn-calories#comment-207 burn calories if there's little resistance burn calories if there’s little resistance

]]> Comment on Does riding a stationary recumbent bike build muscle or just burn calories? by SAMI http://recumbant.net/does-riding-a-stationary-recumbent-bike-build-muscle-or-just-burn-calories/comment-page-1#comment-206 SAMI Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:58:54 +0000 http://recumbant.net/does-riding-a-stationary-recumbent-bike-build-muscle-or-just-burn-calories#comment-206 It does both. Go ahead. It does both. Go ahead.

]]> Comment on What is a better cardio workout for weight loss: jogging, jumping rope, elliptical or recumbent bike? by Reyna http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike/comment-page-1#comment-204 Reyna Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:04:09 +0000 http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike#comment-204 They are all great for weightloss because its cardio. Jumping rope for 20 minutes sounds hard. i would do a combination circuit of elliptical, jogging and then bike. This will give you 1 hour of cardio which is great. Watch your calorie intake. They are all great for weightloss because its cardio. Jumping rope for 20 minutes sounds hard. i would do a combination circuit of elliptical, jogging and then bike. This will give you 1 hour of cardio which is great. Watch your calorie intake.

]]> Comment on Stamina 4545 Magnetic Fusion Recumbent Bike by SandyLoo http://recumbant.net/stamina-4545-magnetic-fusion-recumbent-bike/comment-page-1#comment-180 SandyLoo Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:35:34 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stamina-4545-magnetic-fusion-recumbent-bike#comment-180 This bike is well made and sturdy. It was not too hard to put together and rides well. The only thing I am not fond of is that the digital display is a bit hard to read. I plan to call Stamina to make sure I have not missed something as to the illumination. As far as I can tell it does not light up. You can see it as long as you have enough light in the room.The shipment arrived very fast and well packaged. All in all I am happy with my purchase. Score: 4 / 5 This bike is well made and sturdy. It was not too hard to put together and rides well. The only thing I am not fond of is that the digital display is a bit hard to read. I plan to call Stamina to make sure I have not missed something as to the illumination. As far as I can tell it does not light up. You can see it as long as you have enough light in the room.The shipment arrived very fast and well packaged. All in all I am happy with my purchase.
Score: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on What is a better cardio workout for weight loss: jogging, jumping rope, elliptical or recumbent bike? by Angelbubbles http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike/comment-page-1#comment-203 Angelbubbles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:05:55 +0000 http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike#comment-203 the only problem with the jump rope is that you'll get tired faster and less likely to go on an hour. as for myself, i find the elliptical an easy effective cardio work out. i can be on there for an hour or more because although i am working out my legs and arms, i still don't find myself out of breath to the point where i need to stop. the only problem with the jump rope is that you’ll get tired faster and less likely to go on an hour.

as for myself, i find the elliptical an easy effective cardio work out. i can be on there for an hour or more because although i am working out my legs and arms, i still don’t find myself out of breath to the point where i need to stop.

]]> Comment on Stationary bike seat uncomfortable, any tips? by Wat Da Hell http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips/comment-page-1#comment-198 Wat Da Hell Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:18:20 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips#comment-198 get a larger seat...just a job it works. get a larger seat…just a job it works.

]]> Comment on What is a better cardio workout for weight loss: jogging, jumping rope, elliptical or recumbent bike? by Nikki http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike/comment-page-1#comment-202 Nikki Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:08:59 +0000 http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike#comment-202 The rope jump. The rope jump.

]]> Comment on Stamina 4545 Magnetic Fusion Recumbent Bike by R Renton http://recumbant.net/stamina-4545-magnetic-fusion-recumbent-bike/comment-page-1#comment-179 R Renton Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:28:44 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stamina-4545-magnetic-fusion-recumbent-bike#comment-179 On December 30, 2010, I ordered this bike. It arrived three weeks later in a horribly battered box with parts dropping out. I returned it requesting a replacement. It is now February 14 and I have heard nothing from the company or Amazon. To say I would never order from this company again is putting it mildly. Score: 1 / 5 On December 30, 2010, I ordered this bike. It arrived three weeks later in a horribly battered box with parts dropping out. I returned it requesting a replacement. It is now February 14 and I have heard nothing from the company or Amazon. To say I would never order from this company again is putting it mildly.
Score: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on What is a better cardio workout for weight loss: jogging, jumping rope, elliptical or recumbent bike? by GD http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike/comment-page-1#comment-201 GD Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:23:00 +0000 http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike#comment-201 I agree with Mike - Skipping far exceeds any of the other forms of cardio. The reason for this is because it uses a lot more of the body to perform the action. You have to propel your body into the air to jump the rope, whilst using your arms to keep the rope moving. Jogging always keeps one foot on the ground so technically it is propelling half your bodyweight compared to skipping. Elliptical cross trainers keep both feet on the ground so you're not working as hard to move the body. Recumbent bike - your sitting down! Its only your legs being used for this one. I agree with Mike – Skipping far exceeds any of the other forms of cardio.

The reason for this is because it uses a lot more of the body to perform the action. You have to propel your body into the air to jump the rope, whilst using your arms to keep the rope moving.

Jogging always keeps one foot on the ground so technically it is propelling half your bodyweight compared to skipping.

Elliptical cross trainers keep both feet on the ground so you’re not working as hard to move the body.

Recumbent bike – your sitting down! Its only your legs being used for this one.

]]> Comment on Stationary bike seat uncomfortable, any tips? by Jawa http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips/comment-page-1#comment-197 Jawa Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:21:06 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips#comment-197 Go to a local bike shop, have yourself fitted for a test ride on a comfort bike (the most likely bike type with a riding position similar to the position of a stationary bike). Take a test ride, get an idea for how the seat feels, if it is more comfortable, it could be a number of factors... First, once fitted for a real bike, use the same type of fit adjustments for your stationary bike. That alone will help with SOME discomfort for most people. The other likely candidates are seat angle (ask how to adjust the seat angle while being fitted) which for females generally should be very slightly nose down, whereas for men it can be generally closer to level. The last option is the saddle itself. Once you have done all these things and it still doesn't fix the problem, get the toolbox out, remove the seat from the seatpost (much easier than it sounds!) and take it into a bike shop, and explain your problem. This is a MUCH more common problem than you might think, and anyone at a good shop will have dealt with dozens, or even HUNDREDS of people with the same issue, so don't feel embarrassed about asking! Anyhow, explain to them what discomfort you feel, and generally where you feel it (center, sides, inside thigh, sit bones... ) and they can make some suggestions as to a worthwhile replacement. Gel pads as recommended above are a decent method of helping, but they generally start to break down or wander after extended use, requiring cleaning/moving/replacing fairly often. So a dedicated saddle better suited to your physical needs is a better idea. The reason I recommend taking the seat in with you is that there may be a proprietary seatpost clamp on the seat itself, and if so, the shop will need to see it to be sure they can help you out! Go to a local bike shop, have yourself fitted for a test ride on a comfort bike (the most likely bike type with a riding position similar to the position of a stationary bike). Take a test ride, get an idea for how the seat feels, if it is more comfortable, it could be a number of factors… First, once fitted for a real bike, use the same type of fit adjustments for your stationary bike. That alone will help with SOME discomfort for most people. The other likely candidates are seat angle (ask how to adjust the seat angle while being fitted) which for females generally should be very slightly nose down, whereas for men it can be generally closer to level.
The last option is the saddle itself. Once you have done all these things and it still doesn’t fix the problem, get the toolbox out, remove the seat from the seatpost (much easier than it sounds!) and take it into a bike shop, and explain your problem. This is a MUCH more common problem than you might think, and anyone at a good shop will have dealt with dozens, or even HUNDREDS of people with the same issue, so don’t feel embarrassed about asking! Anyhow, explain to them what discomfort you feel, and generally where you feel it (center, sides, inside thigh, sit bones… ) and they can make some suggestions as to a worthwhile replacement. Gel pads as recommended above are a decent method of helping, but they generally start to break down or wander after extended use, requiring cleaning/moving/replacing fairly often. So a dedicated saddle better suited to your physical needs is a better idea.
The reason I recommend taking the seat in with you is that there may be a proprietary seatpost clamp on the seat itself, and if so, the shop will need to see it to be sure they can help you out!

]]> Comment on Stamina 4545 Magnetic Fusion Recumbent Bike by J. Laban http://recumbant.net/stamina-4545-magnetic-fusion-recumbent-bike/comment-page-1#comment-178 J. Laban Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:06:50 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stamina-4545-magnetic-fusion-recumbent-bike#comment-178 Many - if not all - of the other bikes at this price point aren't ideal for tall people; they don't really cater to those of us who are a couple standard deviations above (or below) the average height on the bell curve. So with some other bikes, if you're tall, you might not be able to get your legs to extend properly. <br /> <br />This bike's seat is adjustable along the diagonal, which was smart IMO as it lets the seat get pretty far away from the pedals while still keeping the bike frame itself relatively compact in terms of height and width. I'm 6' 5" and I fit fine. The easy adjustability is nice for tall people too, because if you live with anyone else, they're likely not nearly the same height as you. <br /> <br />The bike itself is pretty nice for its price. The tension is easily adjustable from the handlebars and the seat is comfortable. So far it has been quiet and is holding up well to use. <br /> <br />I removed one star because of the little display pad thing; it's beeps every time you get on or off the bike, it shuts off / resets too easily, and the heartbeat sensor and calorie counter seems way off. I pretty much just ignore the little display pad thing. Score: 4 / 5 Many – if not all – of the other bikes at this price point aren’t ideal for tall people; they don’t really cater to those of us who are a couple standard deviations above (or below) the average height on the bell curve. So with some other bikes, if you’re tall, you might not be able to get your legs to extend properly.

This bike’s seat is adjustable along the diagonal, which was smart IMO as it lets the seat get pretty far away from the pedals while still keeping the bike frame itself relatively compact in terms of height and width. I’m 6′ 5″ and I fit fine. The easy adjustability is nice for tall people too, because if you live with anyone else, they’re likely not nearly the same height as you.

The bike itself is pretty nice for its price. The tension is easily adjustable from the handlebars and the seat is comfortable. So far it has been quiet and is holding up well to use.

I removed one star because of the little display pad thing; it’s beeps every time you get on or off the bike, it shuts off / resets too easily, and the heartbeat sensor and calorie counter seems way off. I pretty much just ignore the little display pad thing.
Score: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Stationary bike seat uncomfortable, any tips? by kam j http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips/comment-page-1#comment-196 kam j Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:38:51 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips#comment-196 you put too much waight on the seat try yoo use your legs more than putting your weight on that bike ,,,, the more you try to pedal , you forget about the seat ,and you get tierd faster, forget the seat, try to stand up alittle while you biking you put too much waight on the seat try yoo use your legs more than putting your weight on that bike ,,,, the more you try to pedal , you forget about the seat ,and you get tierd faster, forget the seat, try to stand up alittle while you biking

]]> Comment on What is a better cardio workout for weight loss: jogging, jumping rope, elliptical or recumbent bike? by Mike http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike/comment-page-1#comment-200 Mike Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:28:40 +0000 http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike#comment-200 Hands down jumping rope. It burns twice as many calories as jogging or the eliptical and almost 3 times as many calories as the recumbant bike. Not to mention, it also works the upper body as far as toning goes. Stick with jumping rope!! Hands down jumping rope. It burns twice as many calories as jogging or the eliptical and almost 3 times as many calories as the recumbant bike. Not to mention, it also works the upper body as far as toning goes. Stick with jumping rope!!

]]> Comment on Stationary bike seat uncomfortable, any tips? by Alvin W http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips/comment-page-1#comment-195 Alvin W Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:56:26 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips#comment-195 I'm not sure whether itz possible or not...however,u can try changing the angle of the seat to being biased to the front,having it pointed towards the ground more on the front...it shud make it more comfortable I’m not sure whether itz possible or not…however,u can try changing the angle of the seat to being biased to the front,having it pointed towards the ground more on the front…it shud make it more comfortable

]]> Comment on Stationary bike seat uncomfortable, any tips? by Mack Daddy http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips/comment-page-1#comment-194 Mack Daddy Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:48:59 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips#comment-194 Maybe its the shorts you wear. Maybe its the shorts you wear.

]]> Comment on What is a better cardio workout for weight loss: jogging, jumping rope, elliptical or recumbent bike? by Mike http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike/comment-page-1#comment-199 Mike Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:36:56 +0000 http://recumbant.net/what-is-a-better-cardio-workout-for-weight-loss-jogging-jumping-rope-elliptical-or-recumbent-bike#comment-199 The elliptical i think would be best as far as fat burn, as for cardiovasulcar? I think the jumping or the jogging. But honestly, if your goal is to burn fat, start power walking uphill on the treadmill. If you want good cardio, try circuit training for faster results. The elliptical i think would be best as far as fat burn, as for cardiovasulcar? I think the jumping or the jogging. But honestly, if your goal is to burn fat, start power walking uphill on the treadmill. If you want good cardio, try circuit training for faster results.

]]> Comment on Stationary bike seat uncomfortable, any tips? by kayla24 http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips/comment-page-1#comment-193 kayla24 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:31:14 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips#comment-193 You can find specific cushions for them. They make them with gel pads and other stuff that are rather comfurtable. Try searching them on google and see what you can find. You can find specific cushions for them. They make them with gel pads and other stuff that are rather comfurtable. Try searching them on google and see what you can find.

]]> Comment on Does anyone know where I can purchase a used Nustep recumbent stepper machine? by lyndell63 http://recumbant.net/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-purchase-a-used-nustep-recumbent-stepper-machine/comment-page-1#comment-205 lyndell63 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:13:34 +0000 http://recumbant.net/does-anyone-know-where-i-can-purchase-a-used-nustep-recumbent-stepper-machine#comment-205 Try Jass machine company: www.jassmachco.com/nustep.htm Lyndell Try Jass machine company:
http://www.jassmachco.com/nustep.htm
Lyndell

]]> Comment on Stationary bike seat uncomfortable, any tips? by Joe D http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips/comment-page-1#comment-192 Joe D Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:55:06 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips#comment-192 Wal-mart and bike shops sell padded seat covers. I have a gel one that works great on my mountain bike. See below for the one I bought. Wal-mart and bike shops sell padded seat covers. I have a gel one that works great on my mountain bike. See below for the one I bought.

]]> Comment on Stationary bike seat uncomfortable, any tips? by jacj ainshowor http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips/comment-page-1#comment-191 jacj ainshowor Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:47:15 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips#comment-191 pading.d pading.d

]]> Comment on Stamina 4545 Magnetic Fusion Recumbent Bike by C. Patterson http://recumbant.net/stamina-4545-magnetic-fusion-recumbent-bike/comment-page-1#comment-177 C. Patterson Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:25:53 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stamina-4545-magnetic-fusion-recumbent-bike#comment-177 I bought this from [...] at 179.99 months ago for my own Christmas present. It has been a godsend. It helps me stay motivated and is an integral part of a 25lb weight loss so far. The 4-star rating is because of the many pieces it comes in and no tension adjustment from handlebars. Fortunately for me, my son Sam works on putting bikes together at his job so.... thank you son. I still highly recommend this bargain. Score: 4 / 5 I bought this from [...] at 179.99 months ago for my own Christmas present. It has been a godsend. It helps me stay motivated and is an integral part of a 25lb weight loss so far. The 4-star rating is because of the many pieces it comes in and no tension adjustment from handlebars. Fortunately for me, my son Sam works on putting bikes together at his job so…. thank you son. I still highly recommend this bargain.
Score: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Is it more difficult to climb hills on a recumbent bike than a conventional bike? by Kurt C http://recumbant.net/is-it-more-difficult-to-climb-hills-on-a-recumbent-bike-than-a-conventional-bike/comment-page-1#comment-186 Kurt C Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:24:31 +0000 http://recumbant.net/is-it-more-difficult-to-climb-hills-on-a-recumbent-bike-than-a-conventional-bike#comment-186 I am probably in a good position to answer this because I ride both a standard upright bike and a recumbent trike. It did take some time to develop the muscles used by the recumbent (the recumb-butt), but I am now a much stronger climber on the trike. The difference appears to be in the mechanics involved. The maximum force that can be applied to the peddles on the upright is my body weight. There is just no way to push down more than I weigh. But on the trike the maximum force that can be applied to the peddles is a function of my leg strength because I am pressing against the seat. In the gym I can leg press much more than my body weight. So for me, the decreased air drag is probably offset by the increased weight of the trike, but when I am climbing the leg strength makes it easier on the recumbent. And it is definitely more fun. Rollin' in the mountains. I am probably in a good position to answer this because I ride both a standard upright bike and a recumbent trike. It did take some time to develop the muscles used by the recumbent (the recumb-butt), but I am now a much stronger climber on the trike.

The difference appears to be in the mechanics involved. The maximum force that can be applied to the peddles on the upright is my body weight. There is just no way to push down more than I weigh. But on the trike the maximum force that can be applied to the peddles is a function of my leg strength because I am pressing against the seat.

In the gym I can leg press much more than my body weight. So for me, the decreased air drag is probably offset by the increased weight of the trike, but when I am climbing the leg strength makes it easier on the recumbent. And it is definitely more fun.

Rollin’ in the mountains.

]]> Comment on Stamina 4545 Magnetic Fusion Recumbent Bike by S. Ellis http://recumbant.net/stamina-4545-magnetic-fusion-recumbent-bike/comment-page-1#comment-176 S. Ellis Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:11:37 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stamina-4545-magnetic-fusion-recumbent-bike#comment-176 I ordered this product after conducting a lot of research on recumbent bicycles. I purchased this product from Bayou Fitness through Amazon.com. The first thing that went wrong was that when it arrived the box had been badly damaged in shipping and the bike was so damaged that it was impossible to even put it together. I contacted Bayou Fitness requesting a refund. A week later instead of the money I received a new bike. I wasn't particularly happy about it because I had found a different one that I was considering purchasing but I decided to give it another try. On a happy note, both times I received the 4550 model which was an upgrade at no additional cost. Too bad that this bike didn't work! The box was in perfect condition and the bike wasn't bent like the last one. This time the computer didn't work. Without the computer it is impossible to adjust the tension and it was so tight it took all your strength to get the pedals to go around just once! I contacted Bayou Fitness and was told to contact the manufacturer (Stamina). I told the operator what the problem was and was told that a new computer would be sent out ASAP and it should arrive in 3-5 business days. I waited 10 before calling again. This time I was told that the part I needed was on backorder and had been for a couple of months now with no date of when it may come in. Now I start to get really ticked off. I contacted Bayou Fitness and told them that I wanted my money back and the bike was back in the box all ready to be picked up by Fed-Ex all she needed to do was issue a call tag # like before. Not so fast I'm told. Stamina doesn't take returns on damaged bikes but they issued a credit for the full purchase price and tell me to destroy the bike. Now today... exactly 2 months since I first ordered the bike I have received the credit in my bank account but I'm stuck with a broken bike. If I take it to the dump it'll cost me money to throw it away. My advice... stay away from Bayou Fitness and Stamina products! I went to walmart and got the Gold's Gym power spin 230 R and I love it!!!! And yes... they really do want me to destroy it - they even sent me an email requesting that I do so! Apparently they expect their customers to deal with their trash! Score: 1 / 5 I ordered this product after conducting a lot of research on recumbent bicycles. I purchased this product from Bayou Fitness through Amazon.com. The first thing that went wrong was that when it arrived the box had been badly damaged in shipping and the bike was so damaged that it was impossible to even put it together. I contacted Bayou Fitness requesting a refund. A week later instead of the money I received a new bike. I wasn’t particularly happy about it because I had found a different one that I was considering purchasing but I decided to give it another try. On a happy note, both times I received the 4550 model which was an upgrade at no additional cost. Too bad that this bike didn’t work! The box was in perfect condition and the bike wasn’t bent like the last one. This time the computer didn’t work. Without the computer it is impossible to adjust the tension and it was so tight it took all your strength to get the pedals to go around just once! I contacted Bayou Fitness and was told to contact the manufacturer (Stamina). I told the operator what the problem was and was told that a new computer would be sent out ASAP and it should arrive in 3-5 business days. I waited 10 before calling again. This time I was told that the part I needed was on backorder and had been for a couple of months now with no date of when it may come in. Now I start to get really ticked off. I contacted Bayou Fitness and told them that I wanted my money back and the bike was back in the box all ready to be picked up by Fed-Ex all she needed to do was issue a call tag # like before. Not so fast I’m told. Stamina doesn’t take returns on damaged bikes but they issued a credit for the full purchase price and tell me to destroy the bike. Now today… exactly 2 months since I first ordered the bike I have received the credit in my bank account but I’m stuck with a broken bike. If I take it to the dump it’ll cost me money to throw it away. My advice… stay away from Bayou Fitness and Stamina products! I went to walmart and got the Gold’s Gym power spin 230 R and I love it!!!! And yes… they really do want me to destroy it – they even sent me an email requesting that I do so! Apparently they expect their customers to deal with their trash!
Score: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on Is it more difficult to climb hills on a recumbent bike than a conventional bike? by damian http://recumbant.net/is-it-more-difficult-to-climb-hills-on-a-recumbent-bike-than-a-conventional-bike/comment-page-1#comment-185 damian Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:04:58 +0000 http://recumbant.net/is-it-more-difficult-to-climb-hills-on-a-recumbent-bike-than-a-conventional-bike#comment-185 It's the length of the wheel base. Most bents have a much longer wheel base than traditional double diamonds. New trike designs have shorter wheel bases and climb better than their super long parent generation. It’s the length of the wheel base.

Most bents have a much longer wheel base than traditional double diamonds.

New trike designs have shorter wheel bases and climb better than their super long parent generation.

]]> Comment on Stationary bike seat uncomfortable, any tips? by matzaballboy http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips/comment-page-1#comment-190 matzaballboy Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:59:28 +0000 http://recumbant.net/stationary-bike-seat-uncomfortable-any-tips#comment-190 you can all ways remove it you can all ways remove it

]]> Comment on I need help!..which exercise bicycle should i get? by a.s. roma http://recumbant.net/i-need-help-which-exercise-bicycle-should-i-get/comment-page-1#comment-182 a.s. roma Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:54:54 +0000 http://recumbant.net/i-need-help-which-exercise-bicycle-should-i-get#comment-182 I could not see the picture of the second one but from the description you are better off with the second one. I think Bob is right though look into some other(used) I could not see the picture of the second one but from the description you are better off with the second one. I think Bob is right though look into some other(used)

]]> Comment on Why is my recumbent trike wheel noisy? by Rockies VM http://recumbant.net/why-is-my-recumbent-trike-wheel-noisy/comment-page-1#comment-189 Rockies VM Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:41:07 +0000 http://recumbant.net/why-is-my-recumbent-trike-wheel-noisy#comment-189 All I can think of is what I do with my tadpole, I put it up on stands/jacks and simulate the motions in the garage. did have a problem where a home-made shim I made was interfering with the disc caliper -made weird braking noises. check toe in? spoke tension? Tire not seated on rim correctly? All I can think of is what I do with my tadpole, I put it up on stands/jacks and simulate the motions in the garage.

did have a problem where a home-made shim I made was interfering with the disc caliper -made weird braking noises.

check toe in? spoke tension? Tire not seated on rim correctly?

]]> Comment on Why is my recumbent trike wheel noisy? by independentidentity1 http://recumbant.net/why-is-my-recumbent-trike-wheel-noisy/comment-page-1#comment-188 independentidentity1 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:36:30 +0000 http://recumbant.net/why-is-my-recumbent-trike-wheel-noisy#comment-188 Your wheel maybe out of true, you should get this checked out to make sure that it is true. If it is out of true it can pose a serious danger to you and your bike. Another option that it maybe is that you need to replace or re-lube the bearings in your hub. Your wheel maybe out of true, you should get this checked out to make sure that it is true. If it is out of true it can pose a serious danger to you and your bike. Another option that it maybe is that you need to replace or re-lube the bearings in your hub.

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