8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Great Less Expensive Alternative to Airdyne,
September 11, 2011 andrea - See all my reviews
This review is from: Airgometer Exercise Bike (Misc.)
I just bought this bike and it is exactly what I hoped it would be. I was looking for a used Schwinn Airdyne exercise bike but found the Airgometer new for the same price as a used Airdyne. It took me about 2 hours to assemble (I am not generally mechanically inclined) and the directions were fairly simple to follow. I especially appreciated the many diagrams and descriptions of parts - they really helped when my 3-year-old dumped the tray of nuts and bolts all over the floor. All tools necessary for assembly were also included in the box. The fan is plastic rather than metal, and I think this makes it quieter than the Airdyne, with all of the same great benefits of the Airdyne. It feels very solid once put together and I'm very happy with my purchase. The ride is smooth and the monitor displays time, miles, and calories burned. It doesn't have a spot for my mp3 player, but I've just been attaching it to the water bottle holder with a strap and it's worked out well. The seat...Read more
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Mixed Bag,
February 25, 2012 cobaltblue (IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Airgometer Exercise Bike (Misc.)
I bought this bike about 3 wks ago and have used it mainly over the weekends. Last week, one of the dual-action handlebars came off. I don't know if this was due to not being tight enough when assembled the first time or if it is a sign that quality-wise is not the greatest.
After tightening the handlebar, I've done light workouts, so let's see. I'll provide an update a few wks from now.