92 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
93% of people recommend it.
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All purchasers (91)
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| Build Quality | 8.1 |
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| Design | 8.0 |
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| Ease of storage | 6.7 |
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| Ease of use | 8.9 |
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| Range of settings | 7.7 |
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| Value for money (at time of purchase) | 9.0 |
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| Overall rating | 8.5 |
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Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Excellent exercise bike for general use. Sturdy construction and easy to put together. Not too heavy.
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Reviewer left no comment
74 of 74 people found this review helpful
purchased 08 Dec 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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Easy to use and doesn't take up much space. Very stable.
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Being a flat pack I would not have been able to put it together without help.Wasn't expecting it to be a flat pack.
55 of 57 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Nov 2008
karen, hartlepool
Score 9.0/10
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This exercise bike makes it all so easy, best buy in a long time, helps you exercise without realising your working until the next day. Easy to fold away then put back when its time for your workout.
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Still a bit bulky but not the worst Ive used
29 of 29 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Dec 2008
Laura, Kent
Score 7.0/10
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nice design and the monitor is very attractive and has all the information you could want.
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there is next to no friction on the bike, it says it has a number or resistance levels but i have it on the highest setting and its much the same as the lowest. if your looking for a nice bike to use for a casual work out then this bike is great but if you looking for something to give you a hard work out you should keep looking
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
purchased 21 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Energy levels already improved ”
Score 8.0/10
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Shows a range of indicators
Has a range of levels
Reasonably priced
Far outweight the negatives
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Can change height on seat but not handle bars
Seat could be more comfortable
Heart rate monitor is slow to respond. Does not hold/recall previous measurement. Always measures from a low reading
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
purchased 08 Nov 2008
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Good range of settings - suitable for me as beginner & should still be good as get fitter
Very sturdy construction
Readouts are clear
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pedal straps are awkward to get feet into as bent flat through storage
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Jan 2009
M, Birmingham
, “Need to exercise”
Score 8.0/10
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Very easy to assemble. Easy to use and keeps all previous info on it i'e distance so far etc
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Distance is in kilometres not miles. would be nice to have the option.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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good price, does what it's meant to do.
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makes a squeaky noise after only a few uses, but calms down after 5-10 minutes use. Also the foot straps are a nightmare to start with because of the way they're packed but if you keep a pair of shoes or something in them for a couple of days the eventually become a little better.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
purchased 18 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10
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1) Great value for money considering the functionality.
2) Smooth, quiet operation (apart from when the seat post is at its highest position or it's on tension setting 8!)
3) Reasonalby sturdy construction.
4) Effective tension control and good range of information on the screen (speed, calories, pulse, rpm, time, etc.)
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1) Very awkward to hook the tension cable into place when putting the bike together - had to use additional tools to loosen a nut and move the bracket it hooks into. It would never have gone together properly straight out of the box.
2) Seat doesn't really go high enough for a 6 foot person.
3) Makes a strange 'clonking' noise with each revolution if you have the seat post on its highest setting.
4) Makes a nasty, constant scraping sound if you use it on the highest tension setting (setting 8) - as the tension increases, the cable lengthens, so I'm guessing at its longest, on position 8, it's getting trapped somewhere in the pedal mechanism.
5) Distance/speed readout fixed at kilometres - can't change it to miles or mph.
6) Can't adjust handlebar height - only the angle it tilts at.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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Easy to use and very stable. Very good value for money.
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Straps on the pedals a bit difficult but maybe because its new.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
purchased 16 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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For the price, it is amasing value
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Reviewer left no comment
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
purchased 22 Jan 2009
Nick, Exeter
Score 8.0/10
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Solid and easy to use
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Assembly generally easy but connecting up the cable in the handlebar was not easy
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 Jan 2009
Frances, Buckie
, “Unfit but getting better”
Score 8.0/10
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Arrived in good time, and well protected in a big box. Everything was neatly wrapped up, and nothing was missing. It comes unassembled, and looked complicated to build, but following the easy plans hubby had it all together in 20 mins. The instructions are mostly good, how hard can it be, to get onto the seat and peddle. I now use it every day, and enjoy my exercise, mostly because the seat is comfortable compared to the last one, and it is very stable to use.
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This is a heavy exercise bike, so you wouldn't want to drag it around every day. The instructions for the exercise computer are pretty clear, but the RECOVERY button is not explained, and I still don't know what F4 or F3 means, although I suspect it could mean fitness level. Is F4 good or bad?
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 12 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 14 Jan 2009
Claire, Leicestershire
Score 10.0/10
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very easy to use, good range of difficulty settings and is a good workout
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bit lengthy to put together but definitely worth it
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
purchased 01 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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comfortable and easy to use,very satisfying work-out.
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rather annoying "knock" on each pedal revolution. Seems to be the only defect.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 27 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Easy to set up and use.
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The seat could do with a wee bit more padding.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Sturdy
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Tricky to assemble - needed additional spanners / tools to complete read-out assembly
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Jan 2009
Graham., Nottingham
, “Elderly.Engineer.fat.intelligent.”
Score 8.0/10
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Low cost
It works.
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not easy to store.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
purchased 27 Jan 2009
GEORGE , CLACKS
Score 8.0/10
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EASY TO ASSEMBLE .WELL MADE . DURABLE
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SLIGHTY BULKY .SEAT NOT THE MOSE OMFORTABLE
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 26 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Easy to assemble. Good quality for the price.
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Saddle could be more comfortable. Not enough height adjustment for people with long legs.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 28 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Very easy to use and is comfortable. Instructions on how to use the display are not that great, infact still guessing what I am supposed to do
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Display doesn't turn off - waste of batteries.
Was quite difficult to put some parts of it together.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 18 Jan 2009
Paul , Newcastle
, “Fitness Mad”
Score 8.0/10
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quite easy to set up and get going straight away
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seat is a bit uncomfy at first but you get used to it
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 09 Feb 2009
Linda , Newcastle Upon Tyne
, “over wieght at moment”
Score 10.0/10
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easy to assemble & same to operate-comforable
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none
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 23 Apr 2009
John, Bolton
Score 9.0/10
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I had open heart surgery a few weeks ago and I have found this exercise bike easy to use. It's not too big and heavy for me to move around the room, yet it is stable and safe to use. Great to use it when the weather is bad and I need some exercise.
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Reviewer left no comment
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Apr 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “unfit exercise newbie”
Score 10.0/10
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sturdy stable bike
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none
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 10 May 2009
Tracey, Birmingham
Score 8.0/10
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Easy to assemble and easy to use basic bike but does the job
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Reviewer left no comment
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 04 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Busy mum of 2”
Score 9.0/10
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Quiet when in use.
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Footstraps are a little uncomfortable
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 29 Jan 2009
Martyn, Turra
, “I rule”
Score 8.0/10
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Easy to put together, cheap to buy.
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A bit flimsy
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 03 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10
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Good value for money. The computer is easy-to-use and informative during the workout.
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Complex to set up. Became progressively noisier during use and had to send it back and get a new one. The new one has been OK so far.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10
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It was very easy to assemble, and easy to use. It is nice to have the calorie count function
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It would be much easier to use if the handlebars could be height adjusted and the foot straps are difficult to use as they are unneccessarily stiff and have been bent out of shape in transit.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 27 Jan 2009
Theresa , Cambs
, “Mum of 3”
Score 5.0/10
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Quiet when using and easy to adjust tension.
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Can't work the monitor. The instructions are rubbish at describing how to use it. I just cycle without using it. Very disappointing :(
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 17 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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Very easy to set up and use and is not too heavy to move around the room
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Handlebars do not come high enough and after about half an hour I have to take a break as my wrists ache.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 Feb 2009
Martin, Sale
Score 8.0/10
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Easy & effective
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foot straps very poor quality and difficult to use
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 13 Apr 2009
malcolm, skipton
Score 6.0/10
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Features work well including the calorie counter
Very competatively priced...easy to assemble
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Range of setting is inadequate...l can only use the hardest two settings...resistance on the other settings in non-existant
The machine makes a groaning/squeeking noise for about the first 20 mins of use
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 27 Mar 2009
Anthony, Telford
Score 9.0/10
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Easy to asemble and use.
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Quite heavy, but that reflects the build quolity.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 07 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 5.0/10
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It offered good value when compared to similar offerings from other retailers
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Did not assemble well, several fixings could not be used & alternatives had to be sourced.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
purchased 05 May 2009
david, LEEDS
Score 8.0/10
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Good value for money.
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Assembly instructions not always clear because no words . I had to phone the help line about one point.
Straps on the pedals no good at all because they are not rigid and and make it difficult to put ones feet on the pedals.
I have removed them. Pulse monitor not accurate.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
purchased 11 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10
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Reviewer left no comment
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Came in loads & loads of bits so took a while to assemble
purchased 02 Feb 2009
meryl , berkhamssted
, “love exercise equipment ”
Score 10.0/10
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arrived when expected easy to assemble does exactly what I expected
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not easy to store or put away
purchased 05 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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VERY HAPPY WITH THIS BIKE, EXCELLENT FOR THE PRICE, VERY STURDY AND EASY TO USE.
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Reviewer left no comment
purchased 14 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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it doesn't take up much space ,so easy to use
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after a while it can get a bit sore sitting
purchased 19 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 9.0/10
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bike is very easy to use and when exercising, it feels very sturdy.
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the pedal straps are very stiff and difficult to use
purchased 10 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Price, easy to put together. good to use daily
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Seat is a bit hard.
purchased 03 Feb 2009
shahnaz, Dagenham, ESSEX
Score 10.0/10
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Really good bike, worth the money. Very smooth and gives a good workout. I would recommend this to anyone!
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I don't think there are any bad points....
purchased 07 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Reviewer left no comment
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Can't find out how to alter the settings from Kilometres to Miles
purchased 27 Jan 2009
Liam, Coventry
Score 9.0/10
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Overall a nice sturdy bit of kit.
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Staps on pedals can be a bit awkward, but could be removed, thus causing slippage problems.
purchased 14 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Ease of Use
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Storage - it would have been better if it folded up when not in use
purchased 27 Jan 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 7.0/10
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Cheap, good value for money
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Little tricky to build, seat has become a little loose and tends to squeak which can be irritating
purchased 15 Feb 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 10.0/10
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well built,
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heavy to move
purchased 08 Mar 2009
carol, ashford, kent
Score 9.0/10
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easy to put together.
simple to use.
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probably not enough tension for the superfit.
purchased 15 Mar 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
, “Get fit quick”
Score 8.0/10
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Easy to assemble and use
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None found yet!
purchased 25 Mar 2009
Barry, Welwyn Garden City
, “retired but active”
Score 8.0/10
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Easy to assemble
Pulse reading useful
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Higher level of pedal resistance needed
purchased 06 Apr 2009
jenny, northampton
Score 9.0/10
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relatively easy to build,differnt resistance settings,good display screen to see how far/calories burned/speed,works absolutely fine.
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tricky to connect wires in handlebars when building,not easy to store, straps on pedals come undone easily.
purchased 29 Mar 2009
Eddie, Lisburn City
, “I'm 73 years old”
Score 9.0/10
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GOOD STURDY PRODUCT
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SOMEWHAT HEAVIER THAN EXPECTED
purchased 01 Apr 2009
Jim, NE Scotland
Score 10.0/10
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Easily built, good value for money, does the job.
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Trying to keep our 3 year old off it!
purchased 05 May 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Easy to use,fairly easy to put together as well.Every piece was made to fit properly.
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The straps on the pedals are really hard to get to stand up.Needs a better way to fit them.
purchased 30 Sep 2009
stacey, clayhall
, “overweight mum”
Score 8.0/10
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sturdy construction feels really stable when using
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a bit bulky and the tension does not work so not great if like me out of condition
purchased 01 Oct 2009
Anonymous verified purchaser
Score 8.0/10
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Great value for money and easy to set up and use.
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Seat is quite uncomfortable
purchased 13 Oct 2009
David , northampton
, “Nowt much”
Score 8.0/10
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Ease to assemble, easy to understand, very safe construction
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Pedal straps are not very good, feet slip through and the straps cut into aNKLES. Would be better if the pedals were equipped with a 'toe cap' type of strap. would also be safer for dismount.
purchased 23 Oct 2009
Emma, London
Score 9.0/10
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Easy to assemble, even for a small(ish - otherwise I wouldn't need the bike!) woman. Good value for money all round and hasn't fallen apart yet. Now all I need is something to make me get on it...
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Only measures distance in kilometres which I don't understand (but that might just be me...).
purchased 20 Oct 2009
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