Marcy Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike NS-1206R

I really like this exercise bike. Pros - the bike only took 45 minutes to assemble and it wasn't hard. It has several settings, the easiest being very easy and the hardest being doable for a short time. There's lots of settings in between for a variety of mini goals. I like all the different display settings: time, speed, distance, calories burned, and an odometer. The time setting pauses if you take a break so it's satisfying knowing that the 20 minutes (or however long) was actually you pedaling for that amount of time. I also really like that they have handles to the side of the display, like a real bike, and they also have handles to the side of the seat. The seat handles are more comfy for leaning back. The bike itself doesn't take too much room and looks very easy to clean. The seat is also comfortable. There are a couple cons - the bike does not come with the AAA batteries that it needs, so don't forget them when you buy. The calorie counter seems to go at the same rate whether it's on an easy setting or a hard setting, you obviously burn more calories on a harder setting, but I just don't use that setting for my goal setting. And it would be fun/challenging if it came with a pre program or two, just to see if they're doable for a beginner and to give you another goal to be able to reach.

My order arrived early-a plus. This machine was very easy to put together and is very sturdy. The seat and back rest are padded and very comfortable. The seat is adjustable for short or tall people (closer to the pedals or further back). The resistance level is also adjustable. It has a gadget for monitoring distance etc. and requires 2 double A batteries; I don't feel the need to use it. I use the bike while watching TV. I'm very pleased with my purchase and the price.