Exerpeutic GOLD 975XBT Bluetooth Smart Technology Recumbent Exercise Bike with 21 Workout Programs

Ok, to start I should mention this is the 3rd bike purchase in as many months; I have been searching for "my perfect one". Velocity Exercise CHB-R2101 Magnetic Recumbent Bike for $142, Sunny Health & Fitness Air Bike Trainer, Fan Exercise Bike with Unlimited Resistance, Cross Training for Home - SF-B2640 for $214, and this one also for $214.The stand up bike was not for me, the R2101 was too cheap, but this one works great. I was skeptical because there were no detailed reviews but it was on sale and everyone couldn't be wrong, right?Not exactly a technical review but here goes; minus one star for three minor issues. The first issue was that it arrived with the large section (where the pedals are attached to) misaligned; I had to take out all the screws and realign it. For a brand new item that should not have been shipped that way. The second issue is that the lead cords separate very easily; I got it all assembled, plugged it in, and with great fan fare nothing happened. I had to take apart the neck and found that the cord had become disconnected while I attached the display. It had already been reattached once before as I noticed it before assembly the first time. The third issue was that the seat didn't slide forward until I placed all of my weight on it and leaned forward. I'm not weak or light; 200 lbs. Anyways combined the issues were enough for me to remove one star.The pros are that the tension on this bike just works. It's great. I have not tried the app yet but that is next. The display is functional and comprehensive for my needs.The neutral items are that the amount of space it takes up is really subjective to the person and space; for my space it is a bit large. Also the seat is hard as a rock but a squishy pillow or gel pad fixes that quickly. The bike wobbles a bit but really that's probably because it's on carpet padding.Anyways, far from technical and I might edit later to do better but at least it's more than "it's great" lol.

Best Recumbent bike ever! Easy to assemble and move. Doesn't take up a lot of room. Display is superb. Love the varying 21 preset programs to choose from. They are very challenging. Best workout in a short amount of time. Really gets your heart rate up! Good quality sturdy bike, you won't be disappointed!

Good value. Assembled with 2 people in less than an hour. Shipping was quick, 3rd business day from order placement.Only negatives, so far, all minor:1) Console came noticeably scratched....no protective film....would expect brand new.2) Supposed to be Bluetooth enabled to work with MyFitQuest4 app....only if you have an iPhone. Not for Android.3) Wires for the pulse/console a little long, difficult to "shove" inside the frame.All in all, good value for the money. Preprogrammed workouts with goals by time,distance, calories. 2 user profiles. Has to be plugged in, does NOT run on batteries. Easy to move around. Haven't put enough time in yet to evaluate the seat which others have cited as being deficient in the padding.

The media could not be loaded.  I researched various options under $250.00. The one hundred dollar bikes are tempting but do not have a seat that adjusts easily. I also was concerned about the stability and level options of the cheaper bikes. So this bike is a good compromise for under $250.00. Sure the expensive bikes might provide more bulk but this is a great value. Considering this might just end up on the curb like the other bikes my wife and I have owned I am not willing to spend more. I am over 60 years old and under 225 pounds and 6"1". The seat cushion is decent. The controls and levels are not only cool looking put provide plenty of tension for my needs. The box was shipped undamaged but I can see why some people were unhappy with the condition upon arrival--only OK packaging. Looks like they put two metal tubes to protect the curved piece that the two end support tubes mount to--so they are trying to ship properly. My son-in-law had this assembled in 1.5 hours. I am very excited to use this daily and will respond if I feel differently in a few months.

So far, I'm thrilled with this bike. Came very close to spending a LOT more for one with a higher weight rating. So glad I didn't. I'm over the suggested limit for this by about 20 pounds and I'm having no problems. Very sturdy built machine. I did a little too much too quick and brought on some knee pain, so I'm taking a break for a bit. (Had cartilage removed from left knee last year) The seat is padded but flat, I may put a cushion on. Not a deal breaker by any means. Electronics are 'bare bones' but should do anything I need. Bike is VERY quiet, I'm only a few feet from my wife watching tv and no problems. Well packed, including pieces of tubing bolted to mounting brackets to prevent any bending during shipment. I assembled alone in just under two hours while working during commercial breaks of a show I like. If you are working alone, use some masking tape to hold bolts in leg pieces. Just a short piece over the heads will let you thread through bracket and put washers and nuts on, no problem. Only minor complaint is some of the hardware comes attached to frame and has to be taken off and reused after parts assembled. These were over tightened and with the curved surface, the lock washers actually 'uncurled' as I loosened nuts. Being too lazy at the moment to go downstairs and get some out of my stash, I just took pliers and squeezed them back into shape.

My bike got sent to me and I put it together, but the electronics doesn’t work so basically I have a bike that doesn’t work. I have called and sent emails and no one with contact me. Maybe I put it together wrong, maybe the wiring isn’t good, but I wish someone would contact me to help me troubleshoot or fix it. I would absolutely not recommend it. Company obviously doesn’t care. Waste of my money.

I’m extremely mad and disappointed. After hours setting up this bike and checking the electronics, it won’t turn on. I’ve checked it all multiple times, tried multiple plugs in my house and it won’t turn on. It’s not possible to pack it all up again to ship back to amazon to get a new one. What a gigantic waste of my money. Thanks for ripping me off. DO NOT BUY.

At this time we're all social distancing which means gyms and rec centers are closed. This has helped my husband with his gym regiment without it costing too much or taking up too much space. So far so good!

I like the fact that the exerpeutic Gold 975BT was in one box .The 975BT was easy to assemble and it works so smooth and its as quite as a mouse . Its going to make exersize more enjoyable .