Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike
July 31st, 2010
Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike
- Recumbent exercise bike with ultra-quiet magnetic resistance system
- 8 resistance levels with adjustment dial; comfortable step-through frame
- Easy-to-read monitor measures time, speed, distance, and calories
- Tough tubular steel frame; sturdy pedals with secure foot straps
- Measures 58 x 38 x 24 inches (W x H x D); 1-year frame warranty
With very limited assembly and eight easy-adjust resistance levels , this machine is really ideal for beginners/intermediates and provides flexible workout variety. Smooth, quiet operations gives user the comfort while exercising and burning the calories. Warranty is 90 days parts, 1 year frame. Maximum user weight is 250lb. Not recommended or guaranteed for user over this limit.Enjoy a vigorous cardiovascular workout in your basement or rec room with this recumbent exercise bike from Phoenix He
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(out of 80 reviews)
List Price: $ 219.99
Price: $ 169.00
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Review by Berkeley Guy for Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike
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–Not too hard to assemble if you follow the instructions.
–VERY quiet, nice for watching TV while riding.
–Eight settings that provide enough of a range for most people.
–Would appreciate a more padded seat.
–Unfortunately this bike does not work well for a short person. Even my 5foot-7inch wife has to put a pillow behind her to be comfortable. We added another setting by drilling another hole, but that shouldn’t be necessary.
Review by G. Kinsey for Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike
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I love this bike, it is so quiet. It was so easy to put together. I can watch TV or play video games and still get my exercise done. I bike for 90 minutes and burn 1000 calories. I can burn more calories on this than with walking or jogging. With this bike and the proper diet, I’ve lost 70 pounds, and I’m still losing. The price is now $50 lower than when I bought it.
Review by Joy Nakahara for Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike
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This bike isn’t noisy, nor does it take up a lot of space. I actually use it without the handle bars, which makes it even more compact. I also end up moving this bike around a lot (I’ll move it near my computer to watch a movie, or closer to a light to read), and have had no issues- it’s not as heavy as one might expect from an exercise machine.
I’ve had no problems with the time/distance attachment on the bike; it’s very accurate. Just be careful, because the little box will fall if one knocks it by accident. Also, it’s helpful to have two people when adjusting the length of the bike, I found it difficult to push together on my own. My final comment and reason for the 4 stars (not 5): Don’t expect to spend more than a half-hour at a time on this bike, the seat isn’t really cushioned for long usage… and it’s really not super-comfortable in general- however, it is easy to add some pillows here and there.
Review by John E. Peck for Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike
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Overall the product is well built and can easily handle the advertised 250lbs. However, if you are on the high end of the weight scale and in some form of reasonable fitness the maximum resistance will not be enough for you.
After having a few upright bikes I can say that this reclining model is much easier on your back and wrists. The padding on the seat does leave a little to desire, but it’s easily bearable for 1hr rides.
All needed parts were included and it went together in about 30 minutes.
Like everything else in the world you get what you pay for. The computer frequently will not turn itself off even after hours of non-use. The dial to adjust the tension broke after the first day (springs back to max resistance when you set it). You can get around this with a little bit of tape to stick it where you want it. Realistically though, you won’t be using this bike on anything but the hardest setting – so it’s not that much of an impact for me.
In summary, this is a great bike to buy if you don’t have very strong legs, or are a casual exerciser. I’m not in fantastic shape but the hardest resistance is really a little too easy. It is made in China but does seem reasonably well engineered. The faults with it can easily be overlooked (unlike other bikes the resistance is set mechanically, the computer could completely die on this bike and you wouldn’t miss out on anything). It seems like it will be fairly durable, when/if it does break mechanically I will probably try a different model in the same price range.
Review by momof3 for Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike
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The bike shipped promptly, was easily assembled by my husband in about 30 minutes, and is everything the other reviewers says it is. It is SILENT, even when I’m biking fast (well – fast for me is 20 miles an hour). It is built well and seems very solid, although you can move it around a room pretty easily. It does not wiggle or bounce you, which makes it nice for reading. It is also nice that the controls do not block your view to the television. The calorie counter is not accurate. It shows the same number burned in my first 30 minutes at 20 miles per hour, as it does for my second 30 minutes at 15 miles per hour. I still gave it 5 stars though, because without knowing your weight and body fat percentage, no machine will accurately tell you the calories burned. I got rid of an elliptical trainer to buy this, because in order to go fast enough to get a good cardio workout on the elliptical I had lots of hip joint and knee pain – not so initially, but my body adjusted and I just couldn’t work up a sweat even on the highest tension without the joint pain. I am getting a great workout on this bike, set at a level 2 difficulty, with no joint pain. Because there are 8 levels, I will have no problem continuing to challenge myself without having to just go faster.