Exerpeutic 675 XLS Bluetooth Smart Technology Folding Upright Exercise Bike, 400LBS, Black/Blue

SO HAPPY! I had previously bought another folding bike from another company on Amazon which had no resistance at all. I am not at all a guy with big legs or athletic and even at the highest resistance of 8, i couldn't break a sweat. Sadly, it took me 2 hours to take it all down, pack it and wait for the pick-up (took a week). I even wrote to the company and they admitted the bike is for "light exercise"..like Whaaa? Maybe it's meant for my cat??? Now...THIS bike was a TOTAL turnaround. It was a bit more expensive, but it is worth every penny. the set up was SO EASY. I am the kind of guy who takes 30 mins to screw in a lightbulb and it only took me 30 mins to set this up. The tools are great, perfect sizes. The instructions are super easy to understand. The bike needs to be plugged in which is GOOD because THAT is what gives the resistance!! ALL these other folding bikes, seem to have the same issue- even at the highest resistance, it is hardly a workout so you will keep them for 2 months and then throw them out (fill up more landfills??) They never tell you that "light exercise" nonsense in the descriptions!! SO the fact that you need to plug this bike in, means the resistance is based on the electricity generated in the mechanism. It goes up to 16 and it gives me a very good workout. Whoever designed this bike must have been German!! It is sturdy as hell, and folds up and sits in a corner- perfect for small apartments. I love everything about it, the programs, the seat. I am NOT being paid to write this, but credit must be given where it's due. These other slightly cheaper non-electric foldable bikes- I suspect they are all the same- so don't bother buying something you will not use after a couple of months.

I have a bad knee and live in a small apartment, so a machine with low impact that stores is important. I had a large stationary bike where I lived before. This does everything that larger bike did in a much smaller frame that can be easily stored. It takes up little room folded (or when in use) and is easy to fold. It was easy to put together and VERY quiet when I'm using it. It is sturdy an stable (at least for me). I also wanted a bike that had pre-programmed workouts so I won't get bored riding at only one constant speed, and the workouts can challenge you. It has the ability to link to an app so you can use a tablet and use it with a subscription for more advanced workouts, but those aren't necessary if you are satisfied with the pre-programmed workouts. The workouts can be easily altered if they are too difficult or if you need even more of a challenge. For this price I am very satisfied.

The quality of the build for this exercise bike is very good for the price. It is very sturdy for someone who is 6’1” and about 250 pounds. The display is reasonably basic but serves the purpose.It was straightforward to assemble, taking less than 45 minutes as I had a 2nd set of hands to help (make sure you look through the packaging carefully - one of the components was sort of hidden as it was inserted in one of the Styrofoam pieces in the carton). The unit is pretty manageable in terms of weight, given how sturdy the construction is – in fact, the whole bike feels secure and very stable when you are using it.One of the best things about the bike is how quiet it is. My only real criticism is that the pulse reading on the display does tend to go in and out somewhat. On the other hand, I do appreciate that the display has a number of pre-set programs for workout intensity.The manageable assembly, the price and the obviously sturdy construction make this a good choice. I wanted a good way to get some cardio during inclement weather and the Exerpeutic 675 XLS meets that goal. Finally, being able to fold it up when not in use is a very nice feature.

I'm 6'4" tall, 350lbs and this bike is sturdy as can be and fits my frame. Very pleased with it after just the first workout. I opted for the 575 because of the higher levels of resistance (16 vs 8) and the digital panel. I am very happy I went with option. It allows 2 users and you can program your height and weight. It's as easy as pushing a button to change the resistance vs a dial. It tracks calories, speed and distance. The speed function is very helpful when watching a spin class. The seat is comfortable as can be. No numb butt at all in my workout.I had debated about spending a fortune for either the Peleton or Nordictrack, but opted for this for now because of my size. I'm glad I did. I downloaded the Peleton channel for Roku and subscribed to their workouts for only $13 a month. I honestly couldn't be happier because it has live classes and recent classes on demand. I get the same workouts for a fraction of the price.The only con is that because of the pedal position in the front under the handlebars, you cannot stand on the bike and pedal. You will bang your knees on the handlebar. So, for the workouts that call for you to stand, I simply up the resistance instead (i.e. go from 5 to 8). This seems to work just as well.December 2021 UPDATE: COMPARISON TO BOWFLEX C6 / OTHER BIKESSo, I opted to finally purchase the Bowflex C6 during Black Friday. There is no comparison. While I still love my purchase, there simply is no comparison to a regular exercise bike. This bike is great for the big and tall who don't want to spend a lot of money when they are not sure whether they will exercise at home and are possibly purchasing a future coat/clothes rack. I loved this machine, and while a 30 minute workout ranging from level 8-16 was good, the Bowflex kicked my a-- with the Peleton app. So, I would recommend this for nothing but to make sure you will exercise at home. It will give you a good workout, but it will not compare to a regular stationary bike.

My Exerpeutic 675 XLS has arrived! It is a very solid, folding bike that will get alot of use. The seat is particularly comfortable, and large enough to sit on for extended periods of time; if you wish. I feel that will make exercising easier to accomplish. The materials represent a well made product. The instructions were complete and set up with the app, easily done! I would recommend this product to those who are considering a folding exercise bike.