I’m 5ft1 so keep that in mind, I’ve got short legs. I put this bike together in about 20 minutes, and barely glanced at the instructions more than once. I read others used a YouTube tutorial but I didn’t bother. I looked over the diagram afterwards to make sure I didn’t miss anything, and it was perfect.
This thing is ridiculously quiet, I’ve owned this same exact model before (just left it for my brother when I moved out of our shared apartment) and this one was, well, the exact same. I put a lot of miles on the old one I had, and it stood the test of time. Hence, deciding to get the same one a second time.
The only difference is that now I am pregnant& much heavier than I was before. Before, the seat was perfectly comfortable for very long periods of time. Hours, even. But I could only put 20 minutes on this thing before I really needed to get off and give my behind a rest 🥲 I did the poke test on the cushion& it really is soft& cushy, but it’s my weight that’s hurting my tushy 🤣 I anticipate after a few days of using the bike, I’ll feel more comfortable, and definitely after losing some weight after baby comes soon. I’m still well under the weight limit, but my body is NOT AT ALL used to the weight that’s now added to my frame just in the past few months, so I’m 99% certain that’s the only reason the seat is not comfortable for me. If you’re new to cycling, or you’ve recently added padding to your middle, you might find the same discomfort. But honestly I wouldn’t make that my breaking point. There’s really highly rated cushions on amazon& if you’re looking for a quiet, affordable, small bike, this is going to be the one. Just add a seat cushion to your cart if you think you’ll benefit (~$20 or less) & buy it.
Overall, the silence& compactness of the bike are the selling points for me at this price point. It’s gonna get cold soon, plus I’m pregnant like I said so I need low-impact, accessible, safe exercise options. Sometimes I’m up before dawn and want to workout. My NOISY AS HECK treadmill will wake up not only my husband, but everyone in the apartment below us too 😅 BUT… this bike will NOT wake up even someone in the same room, guaranteed. That’s a bit deal for me& will be appreciated once baby is here too. I also set up my adjustable-height desk to go over my handlebars so I can easily work on my laptop. I can thank the small size of the bike for that. I read other reviews that said if you have long legs, then pass on this bike, but I wouldn’t know anything about that. I’ll also say that if you’re shorter than 5ft1, it MIGHT be kinda hard to use. Cuz I’m really feeling like I’m at the lowest comfortable height limit even tho it says 4ft10.
Anyway, for $130 it’s really a great option if you’re looking for quiet, compact, ease of assembly, good for shorter/smaller people. I really am glad to have this bike again.
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