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Confidence Foldable Stow Away Exercise Bike | 
 enlarge | Brand: Confidence
Category: Sports
List Price: $250.00
Buy New: $119.99 (On sale from $149.99)
You Save: $30.00 (20%)
Rating:  76 reviews
Sales Rank: 159
Media: Misc.
ASIN: B000GUZHSY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Folds away compactly for easy storage | | • | Get in shape now in the comfort of your own home | | • | Easy to use | | • | Free On Board Computer |
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Product Description
Provides a lower body, low-impact, cardiovascular workout! (legs, hips, buttocks). Burns 4 times more calories than walking. Adjustable padded seat. 4 function ( Riding Time, Speed, Distance & Calories) computer.Non-skid foot pedals with safety strap. Adjustable Magnetic Resistance for the ultimate workout. Quality construction that will last for years. Instruction manual and all necessary tools for easy home assembly are included. Unit weighs 50 lbs.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 71 more reviews...
 great bike November 18, 2006
31 out of 31 found this review helpful
I am enjoying this bike a great deal. It doesn't take up too much room, although the "stow away" aspect of it was not as impressive as I was hoping--when you fold it up, you save maybe 1 foot of room. But that's okay because it's still a pretty skinny device. I keep it in the closet and roll it out every day--I wouldn't say it's light (it's about 40 lbs) but it's not hard to maneuver. Assembly was not that difficult. All in all, a great bike for getting some exercise while doing other things (I watch TV, read, or play a game on my Nintendo DS).
$10 cheaper if you buy direct from the seller on their website March 25, 2008
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I was originally going to buy a Schwinn to replace a Nordic Track bike that is exhibiting signs of parts wear after a few years of regular use. I stumbled upon this foldable bike and since space is a premium in my apt (my current bike, albeit invaluable to my workout, sticks out like a sore thumb in my family/tv/living room), I decided to research this previously-unknown-to-me foldable bike option a bit more. I do want to alert buyers that after reading some of the reviews here and complaints about the shipping price, I did a search online and found that in the US it is only distributed by Golf Outlets of America based in California (the company that you are buying it from via Amazon), but if you buy from Golf Outlets of America directly, the price is currently (as of March 25, 2008) $99.99 and not the $109.99 that Amazon charges. Shipping via the company's site is the same $40 that Amazon charges (I'm guessing that the product ships from Golf Outlets of America whether you buy it via Amazon's site or the company's own site - hence the same shipping charge), but in my case given the relatively low price of the bike, plus its shipping weight and given the fact that it is shipping cross country from California(in my case as I am on the East Coast), I can live with the somewhat high shipping price. $40 is not too much if you factor in the weight and put the delivery into some context, e.g., consider that a local furniture company would likely charge more to deliver an end table to your house. Sure, I wish shipping were cheaper, but all in all, not so bad. You can save a little money though by buying direct from the company and avoiding the middleman - which is Amazon in this case. Thought I'd pass on that tip.
Excellent bike January 20, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I've had the bike for about a week. It's great! I'm really surprised how sturdy it is, considering how compact (relatively) and light-weight it is. I'm not sure what all the complaints are about. First of all, I found the bike easy to put together (1/2 hour or so). Also, I am a 5'5" woman, and it seems to fit me perfectly with the seat adjusted to the fourth hole from the top, so I don't see how someone my height would have a problem touching the pedals, considering I have 3 holes to adjust the seat lower (I could lower the seat about 4 inches if I wanted to). In response to an earlier post, I'm not sure if it would fit a 4'11" person. I think so, but your 10 year old may have to stretch a little bit, although I'm sure they'll grow into it. I was also expecting it to be 50+ lbs. I weighed it, and it's 37 lbs. or so. Not bad, considering that it's got wheels. I like that there's a perfect place to set your water bottle in front of you where the frame is split. And although I wouldn't call it comfortable, it's not uncomfortable. Oh, and for the record, I've been using it for at least 45 min every day, it it's just fine.
Overall, a great buy if you're on a budget and would like a machine that saves space. Well built, resistance is good, compact, and relatively inexpensive.
The Perfect Little Exercise Bike. I am Pleasantly Surprised. February 23, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
So, I fell off a chair while trying to kill a spider. He won. I received a Level 3 Sprained Ankle. Ouch!! Physical Therapist says "Go get an Exercise Bike." I'm like, "The one that my 74 year old Mother uses?" Yes, she says, exactly.
So, who I am to argue with two torn ligaments and a very good Physical Therapist? I came right to Amazon, read the reviews, and wanted something small and cheap. I figured I would use it for a month or two and toss it into the garage.
I have to say, that I am so pleasantly surprised with this bike!
It is sturdy, silent, and I can just put my iPod on and ride for 30 to 45 minutes with the tension level at 6 or 7 and it is a great workout! I am 5'5 and the height is perfect. My husband is 6'2 and can not ride it- he is too tall, bike is too small. No biggie- it's really just for me, kind of like my Pilates DVD's. He can jog and I can bike until I'm fully healed and start the heavy-duty walking again. But you know what? I will not be tossing the bike in the garage- it is an effective, weather-impervious workout, and I enjoy it.
Use hand weights if you want while riding to increase your heart rate and work those arms! I use 3 pound weights- and I can feel it after.
Also- THE SEAT IS HARD. I purchased the Sunlite Cloud Nine Gel Bicycle Seat Cover and it really helps. Still not exactly "soft and cushy" but no bike seat ever is, so the gel seat cover makes a huge difference.
Husband put it together in 25 minutes and it arrived in one day. Two thumbs up!
Great stationary bike May 16, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I love this bike. After reading reviews on this product I decided to buy one, and it doesn't disappoint. My only complaint is that the oval monitor doesn't turn off unless you take the batteries out from the back. Otherwise, this bike works wonderfully and is a great value, even when the $40 shipping cost is added. It took me about an hour to assemble, and it folds very well and has wheels at the bottom so you don't have to strain your back to move it from one place to another. Highly recommend!
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