Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy an efficient cardio workout without leaving the home with the Ironman 125 recumbent exercise bike. The no-frills bike offers all the workout basics, including an 11-pound flywheel that creates a smooth feel as you ride, along with a large LCD readout that tracks your time, speed, distance, pulse, and calories burned. Riders will also appreciate the self-balancing pedals and recumbent step-through frame, which combine to create a comfortable riding experience. (The frame is particularly ideal for people with limited mobility or who are recovering from injury). Perhaps the most convenient feature, however, is the bike’s compact, light-power design. The bike, which is small enough to fit easily in apartments or small rooms, features a computer that runs on two AA batteries (included). As a result, you can locate the bike pretty much anywhere–including on the back deck in the summertime–as no outlet is required for operation. Other features include eight resistance levels, handlebar pulse grips, bottom wheels for easy transport, and a 250-pound capacity. The Ironman 125 recumbent bike measures 42 by 41 by 19 inches (W x H x D), weighs 69.3 pounds, and carries a lifetime warranty on the frame and a one-year warranty on parts.
About Ironman Fitness
Engineered for endurance, strength, speed, stamina, and performance, Ironman Fitness is continually striving to define the fitness industry. Their collection features top-of-the-line treadmills, stationary cycles, elliptical trainers, weight benches, and single- and multi-station exercise machines. The features on Ironman’s fitness equipment introduced over the years have become the standards of today. With superior components, multiple patents, and award-winning products, Ironman’s fitness products have consistently exceeded the expectation of customers and are the heart of a true champion.
About Recumbent Exercise Bikes
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don’t take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out.
The term recumbent literally means “lying down.” Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.
Product Description
Ironman Step-through recumbent bike with 8 resistance levels, EKG grip pulse and transport wheels. Ironman quality at a affordable price. Assembly tools included.
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This bike is well worth the money. I have ridden much more expensive exercise bikes that don’t ride as smoothly. The manual tension control is precise and gives low to very high impact, and ensures that the bike will still work if the computer dies. The pulse feature is nice and accurate. There were no assembly instructions, but assembly is fairly straightforward. It has a very solid construction; I see it lasting a very long time.
I really like it. It rides very smooth and I appreciate all the bells and whistles. Only negative is that it isn’t easy to adjust for riders of different sizes. It takes a little effort.
I should have been leary at the “great” price and free shipping from Amazon, however, I ordered this bike any way. As I watched the UPS driver pull it off of the truck, my fears were realized. The box looked like it had been used as a punching bag for somone’s kickboxing workout. I still accepted delivery anyway. As I was opening the box I then realized that the top was not sealed. Upon closer inspection it was clear to see that the box had been carefully opened before with a knife or blade and the only thing holding it together was three yellow banding straps (which were not tight to begin with. Digging into the box, I discovered that almost every smaller box of assessories had been previously opened and then re-taped closed.
Digging all the way to the bottom of the box, I could not find any instructions. I carefully removed every box and piece out of the container, paying close attention to how they were packaged in case I had to put everything back. The instructions were no where to be found.
Since I have been shafted in the past on online purchases, I have become pretty savvy. I went online to the Ironman web site and located the owner’s manual. After downloading the manual, I took a very careful inventory. To my relief, every last piece to include every nut and bolt was present. I decided to proceed with the assembly. Not all of the instructions were very clear, but I was able to figure everything out.
As I was alomst complete with the assembly, I noticed that I did not have the same LCD readout as described in the assembly instructions. The diagrams all showed three (3) wires coming from the LCD display. Mine only had two (2)so I had to make a choice of what wires to connect them to coming from the bike. When all is said and done, I cannot use the pulse feature that was included, because that was the missing wire coming from the display.
I still am going to use this machine, because it was a good price. I just feel like Amazon ripped me off (again) by advertising a “NEW” product that clearly was either a refurb or just a return from someone else who decided not to keep it.
If you decide to make this purchase, think twice before buying it from Amazon.