Exercise Bike, Magnetic Stationary Bikes for Home

Pre-covid, I rode a Peloton bike at the gym every other day for a little over a year. I loved it and it made me love to workout, which I never really liked before. But, covid hit and my gym closed and I didn't want to pay that much money for a bike. After a very long period of no riding, I decided to buy the Cyclace bike. It was great in the very begginging and started making so many squealing sounds and I had to adjust things and grease things regularly and it would still be so loud. The sound was driving me and my family crazy. I eventually sent back that bike and bought this one. I haven't had it for long, but it is just a shockingly good bike. It is very close to the Peloton in smoothness of the belt, flywheel and resistance feel. I only have a couple of issues and they are small/or can't be helped in a bike at this price range. Here they are: Handlebars: I am 5'11" with long arms and normally wouldn't even notice if something was not maybe the best for a shorter person. But, I think it is noticeable on this bike. The handlebars are set in a way that if I have the seat in the place it us supposed to be for my leg height and seat placement where it should be for my thigh length, the handlebars are about a half an inch too far away (see pic...I have it set as close to the seat as posssible). It is not a huge deal to me, but someone with shorter arms may struggle a bit. The handlebars are also a bit wider set than they other two bikes I have used. But, it has these inner bars set at an angle that I really like to use when I am in the saddle. The other thing is that instead of an iPad holder on the handlebars, it has two drink holders. I use it for my iPad anyway, but had to use two small bungee cords to secure it in place so it wouldn't fall during the more intense rides. Resistance: the Cyclace bike had felt resistance pads and I really disliked that. It made a rubbing sound and I knew after I decided to send it back, I would get a bike with magnetic resistance. This bike has that and it is very smooth and can give you as heavy resistance as you could need (our of the saddle too). My only issue is that the resistance starts heavier than the other two bikes. Not too heavy, just I never would have that feeling of my legs just flailing. Which normally doesn't matter, but sometimes at the end of a cool down, I really like to open it up. But, it isn't a big deal. But, the bigger issue to me is how many cranks it takes to get from the lower resistance levels to the higher ones. It feels like the resistance doesn't change that much for several turns and then it heats up pretty quickly. This makes some intervals a little harder when you go out of the saddle with high resistance and then a quick seated recovery. But, I am getting used to it and I am wondering if the company may know of some little tweaks. I haven't reached out to them. All in all this is a really awesome bike. It is so quiet, so smooth and very sturdy. There is no sqeaking and squealing so far. I really hope it stays that way. Peloton is nearly perfect for me, but this bike is so close behind it. When you factor in the cost of both bikes, it is a no brainer to go this route, at least if you are a thrifty person like me. I am so happy with this purchase! The only thing that could make it better is a resistance output, but at this price range, you just wont find that. I use my heart rate to guide resistance. Some things that I use to make the spin experience of even better is: Peloton app (12.99 per month without the bike. Worth it!) Wahoo cadence tracker (it displays on the Peloton app and is so easy to attach to your pedal arm) Spd pedals and clip in shoes (to me it is a must after starting at first with regular shoes). Fitbit- I set it to spinning and use it to watch my heart rate. It really helps to guide how intense I set my resistance. I also use a TV tray next to the bike to hold my a small fan, my weights and my water. It works great and you can just tuck it away when your done (see pic). I also didn't purchase a mat and it works great on hard floors. I do keep a small rug next to it so when I get on a off, I don't scratch the floor with the clips. I leave my bike in the same place, so I don't know how easy it would be to move it around, but it has the wheels on the front. That is it. If you are on the fence, I would absolutely recommend it. If anything changes, I will update my review.

I did A LOT of research on spin bikes before choosing this one. My friend has the same bike and recommended it, but I was wary due to the numerous reviews about issues, especially the clicking of the pedals. I will address that issue in a moment. The bike is HEAVY! Be aware of this if you are attempting to put together yourself. I am a 5' 4" female who weight trains and the box weighs a ton. The frame and flywheel is the heaviest part. That said, it was super easy to put together if you watch the video through once then start and stop as you proceed to assemble. Took about 45-60 minutes. I had an issue with the seat - when I went to loosen the bolts to attach, the entire housing fell apart. Hard to ride a bike without the seat. Emailed Joroto and in less than 24 hours I had a response with a video on how to reassemble. It wasn't easy but after a few tries, success, and I was riding that night after my work day. Be very careful when attaching the pedals. Watch the video (link included in instruction materials on a separate card) and follow the directions as shown - this is super important. Okay, let's talk about the pedals. I didn't tighten the straps on the cages as I thought unnecessary. I excitedly jumped on the seat and began to pedal. It started immediately - click, click, click. I shifted my foot, it stopped, then again, click, click, click. Damn, I got a defective bike. After slowing down and looking as I pedaled, I discovered the issue: the metal bracket on the strap was banging against the pedal. I tightened the strap on each pedal to where I could still slip my feet in and voila! NO MORE CLICKING! I wonder if this is the issue on others' bikes. It seems so simple and rather silly, but my sound was exactly like those I heard on reviewers' videos. I also noticed my shoestrings were tapping as I rode (I ride fast), so I tucked them into the pedal cage and no more issue. I've ordered laceless bike shoes that will eliminate this issue as well. So, lessons learned? If you hear clicks, check your laces and the metal pedal strap and I bet this is the cause. So, how's the bike? AMAZING! I have had for a little over 2 weeks and gave it serious use before this review. It is wicked quiet, smooth, and really kicks your #%&. The resistance takes a second to kick in when you adjust but when it does, you feel it! The rack is super convenient for water, phone, tablet, remotes, etc. The little monitor is simple but useful. It seems to time faster than my smartwatch, but no harm no foul. I just received the Wahoo speed and cadence censors I ordered and will be using them to hack the bike for use on Zwift - going to check that out this weekend. Overall, I am SO HAPPY with my purchase. My spare room is now my home gym and with my bike, weights, resistance bands, and rebounder, no more gym membership for me! I hope this review helps anyone hesistent after reading about some of the issues. Just do it - you won't be disappointed!

I bought this bike to continue working out at home since I don't feel comfortable going back to the gym just yet and possibly never will. The bike arrived in a timely manner considering the high demand for exercise equipment. Unfortunately, it arrived very beat up. It definitely looked like a used bike. There were a lot of cosmetic issues but the most disappointing part was the hole in the foam of the handlebars and there were also some holes in the box. I emailed customer service right away with pictures. They were very responsive and I should be receiving my new handlebars any day now. The email turn-around was almost 24 hours due to the time difference but A+ for customer service. Someone put this together for me and it took them about an hour. They didn't say anything negative about the assembly experience. I have never used a spin bike before but my sister is an avid spinner and she told me what to look for in a bike. Between this bike's stability and magnetic resistance, I feel it's a good deal. The seat is comfortable (for a bike) and I like that the seat and handlebars can be adjusted. I watched a Youtube video to see how exactly to adjust a spin bike before riding it. The resistance knob does not have any numbers or indicators of any sort on it so it's really just a feel-as-you-go situation. It took me a little bit of time playing around with it to find the right resistance for me just for some cardio that gets my heart going at an intermediate level. I have stood up and pedaled and the bike feels real sturdy but haven't done this for any length of time since I'm still a beginner and would rather not hurt myself until I know what I'm doing. The magnetic resistance is quiet however after only a few uses, the bike started making a noise. I took a video and sent it to customer service. They once again responded right away with pictures and videos and written instructions. A few things got tightened but after a few more uses, the noises came back. I just emailed them again this week to see if it's something to be concerned about. The noises aren't too loud but I want this bike to last me so that's why I'm concerned. The bike itself seems to function without a problem. The console on my bike also doesn't function properly and customer service agreed to send me a new one, which I should be getting in the near future. It sort of just went rogue. It doesn't light up so it's a little hard to read if you're working out in a dark space. It also does not show RPM. I've been using this bike 4x a week for 25 minutes a ride (I use my phone to time it) for about 2 weeks now. I stay in the saddle the whole time and definitely break a sweat. Again, I feel like it's sturdy. For reference I'm under 140 pounds and 5'6. Given the adjustments that can be made, I think this bike would work for someone both a little shorter or a little taller than me. I recommend reading other reviews as well as I found many of them to be helpful before making this purchase. I am hoping that my new handlebars and new monitor arrive soon and in working condition and that the noise I'm experiencing is nothing to worry about. Overall, this bike gets 4 stars from me all things considered. Customer service gets 5 stars. For the price, there aren't too many other better options out there. So far, I'm pretty happy with this purchase and will update if necessary.

I had a cheap plastic exercise bike that I had gotten few months ago for Peloton bike rides and needed an upgrade as it wasn't sturdy enough for their workouts. I ordered this bike after several positive reviews from other Peloton members. This bike is very sturdy, and has the readable resistance from 1 to 100 which is definitely needed for accurate rides with Peloton. Assembly was pretty simple as the instructions were clear. All the parts came with and everything went together smoothly. The bike rides nicely no noise. However, the first time the left pedal was making a clicking noise. After I took it off and re-did it, there were no issues. The monitor does link to Peloton for cadence, but when it's connected the only measure that shows is the resistance. To me that isn't an issue, but may be for others. I love the holder for my tablet. I have a 10.1 inch tablet and it sits perfectly in the holder. The only con I have is the spacing between the handle bars and the seat. In my opinion it's too far away even when both are at the closest setting. I wish I could move one or the other just an inch more and my arms wouldn't need to stretch so far to the handles and I can't sit up all the way with my hands on the handle bars which is something I'll eventually get used to, but if you have T-Rex arms, this bike probably isn't for you. (Edit:) after researching it seems the way this bike is designed is the proper positioning for cycling as I was sitting too far up with the old bike wondering why my workouts were on the easier side. No issues with riding out of the saddle. Edit: Also, the seat cushion could be a little more comfortable. I bought a seat cushion to help with that. Overall, I would definitely recommend this bike, but also recommend purchasing a seat cushion with it.

First things first. I dont write reviews unless i really love someting, hate it, if my opinions are the opposite of the majority, or it's pricey as heck. This falls under #1 & #4. Also i have been a regular in spin classes since 2003, 2-3 days a week. I'm no instructor but i know some things and feel qualified to write an educated review of this bike. 1. It's quiet. I use ear buds so I'm not listening to myself but definitely cant hear the bike and my husband hasn't said anything either. 2. If I'm remembering correct, people complained about the seat being uncomfortable. I disagree. It's larger and less hard than the bikes at my gym. Zero complaints. 3. My husband put it together in the less than an hour. He didn't need the instructions much and used them more like guidelines. It was hard to get the package in the house and up the stairs but he managed it alone. 4. It's easy enough to adjust the seat and handlebar settings. 4 way adjustment on the handlebars was a requirement for me. 5. Resistance. This was my biggest worry. I love a good heavy, slow, intense climb and this was the only bike where people mostly consistently verified the resistance can go heavy. This is accurate. I can definitely get my climb on and i don't even have to completely max it out to get there. I can make it heavy enough to stand and climb or jog and it supports my weight. It's smooth too, there's no jump or lag at the top of the pedalstroke. My 2 complaints, that are nowhere near dealbreakers for me and more just an FYI. 1. Resistance knob. I am used to the coach by color bikes at my gym. If you picture the knob like a clock, I'm usually between 10 and 3:00. You cant turn it more more than 1 rotation. This bike i have to turn the knob multiple times to add a little resistance. If i go from a sprint to a climb i have to turn the knob probably 7 full turns. Not a huge deal, just not what I'm used to. 2. The display isnt great. It doesnt light up and i do work out while it's still dark out so i really cant see it well. Also there's not a RPM measurement which is the 1 thing i really track. (I bought the Wahoo cadence tracker but haven't yet used it.) I'm not sure the miles display is accurate either. On a 50-60 ride on this bike it says I'm going about 3.5 miles total. Doing the same amount of time on the gym bikes i can easily get 13 miles. Even with a lot of climbs. I've had this bike a week and a half and have used it 4 times. If something goes wrong or i fall out of love with it I'll modify my review. I would recommend it for sure. Pricewise it's a great deal and i could have spent plenty more on this and still said it was worth it. (I was trying to spend $600 or less, my 2nd stimulus check amount.) 5/15/21 EDIT It has gotten louder. Not enough where i can hear it (music, earbuds) but not as silent. Resistance knob crapped out. Mid-ride i was unable to turn the knob and then when i did manage, the resistance wouldn't get harder. It feels like something isnt connecting in the knob. So. I had purchased the 2 year warranty, something i dont normally do but this was more money than i normally spend on me. I filled out the form for them online. Within 10 minutes they had emailed me an Amazon giftcard for the price of the bike. I went ahead and ordered the same one again (i really like this bike) and it came today. My husband assembled again (still easy enough) and said this one already seems better. There was nothing "sticky" or that was difficult to get together. I left my 5 star rating for now. IF this happens again i will re-evaluate the stars. I'm annoyed with the extra packaging but thrilled it was so easy to deal with. GET THE WARRANTY! IT'S WORTH IT! And i have the old bike to deal with. But a friend's husband is handy and i told him he could have it if he thinks he can fix it.

Update: One year later and it’s still riding quite well, especially for the price point! The seat started squeaking but I just sprayed some WD-40 on it and it has improved. Flywheel is still whisper quiet and smooth. I’ve been attending indoor cycling classes for several years now and have been wanting to own for awhile. With stay-at-home restrictions, I was ready to commit to the purchase. I’d been doing a lot of research on different indoor cycling bikes, including Peloton, NordicTrack, Echelon, Sunny Health & Fitness, Bowflex, and Schwinn (which I almost went with). I was attracted to the Joroto X2 because of the price, 4.5/5 star reviews (with >300 reviews) on Amazon, adjustable handlebars (most only go up/down, not in/out), and magnetic resistance. I found the paper instruction included somewhat confusing for differentiating the pieces, so I followed the YouTube assembly video from Joroto. Set up was easy and took less than 30 minutes. I found that the lever to adjust the handlebar in/out was too long to adjust the handlebar closer as the lever would hit the metal pole. After about 5 minutes of playing with the installation, my fiancé figured out that there is a screw on the lever that you can loosen so you can reposition the direction the lever faces. We readjusted the lever so it faces forward so we can move the handlebar in/out freely without hitting the pole in the future. It fits perfectly on the Sunny Health & Fitness 4ft x 2ft exercise mat that I purchased. I have only had the bike a week now, but wanted to share my experience in case it is helpful to others. I’ve used the bike for my own playlist and for Peloton rides. Below are my impressions: The bike is surprisingly quiet. Like, whisper quiet. I’m used to the racer seats, so this seat feels wide but is much more comfortable. For being ~95 lbs, it is surprisingly sturdy. I have ridden this bike both seated and out of the saddle. If you’re curious about the weight the pedals can hold out of the saddle, I’m 160 lbs. The handlebars are a little thin for my liking, but I can still ride comfortably. I’ve never ridden with a monitor before, so this was just like an added bonus despite it being cheap-looking and lacking a backlight. Also there’s a piece of Velcro on it, which doesn’t make any sense other than to make the fit more snug. Anyway, the monitor does the job and shows time, speed, distance, and calories. The water bottle holder holds my 1 L Camelbak comfortably on one side and my cellphone on the other. The bike is easy to roll around on its front wheels. I rode with the cage 3 times and this was fine. I ended up replacing the cage pedals for the Shimano PD-M530 Mountain Pedals (9/16 thread). I found the ride was more comfortable with this change. Just an FYI, Joroto does sell a dual cage and SPD pedal option on their website for $50. I will post an update if the bike completely falls apart. Fingers crossed that it doesn’t though!

What tipped me toward this specific bike was adjustable handlebars and the reasonably high weight limit. It arrived well packaged with only a small tear in the box (delivered by UPS). It was smartly packaged. The fly wheel was pre-attached, so no need to worry about bolting this on yourself. I assembled the bike by myself. The instructions were good. I'm 6' tall and weigh 240 pounds. I have no issues adjusting the bike to fit me. Operation is smooth and quiet. Pre-pandemic I was spinning in a gym on a $2500 spin bike (not a Peloton). I was worried an affordable spin bike would not be sturdy. The X2 has set my mind at ease. It is very sturdy. No issues there. The display that comes with the bike is not useful for me. I haven't used it at all. I bought a Wahoo Cadence sensor to monitor my RPMs via the Wahoo app on my phone. I added a Coospoo heart rate monitor, which also connects to the Wahoo app. I view classes on a Chromebook. I added clip-in pedals. The resistance knob takes 15 revolutions to go from least resistance to most resistance. I converted this to a 100-scale used by Peloton. One half turn of the resistance knob is equal to roughly 3 levels (3.3333 to be exact). This helps me follow a Peloton class matching the resistance levels they call out. When I lose track of where I am, I keep pedaling, remove all resistance, and start turning the knob until I get back into the proper zone. I created a cheat sheet with increments of 10 up to 100 in one column and the knob revolutions required for each level in the second column. I often find myself adding more resistance than the instructor calls for, especially for standing portions of a ride. I have not yet maxed out the resistance during a class. I did that once or twice riding in the gym. I'm sure it will happen on the X2 eventually. Not an issue for me. If you've read this far, let me leave you with two thoughts. First, you must be serious about getting a spin bike. If you can afford it, do it! I wish I had bought one long ago. I use this thing about 4 times per week. Be it this bike or some other bike, get a spin bike. Second, I keep boxes for items I purchase in case I need to send them back. Within a couple of days, I recycled the X2 box. I'm keeping it! I am very happy with this purchase. The build quality far exceeded my expectations. I'm very pleased. Pro tip: I cut the cardboard from the box and put it under the bike (not under the feet, I made cut-outs for the feet). This serves as my "mat." Happy spinning! :-)

My boyfriend and I love to go on long walks for our physical and mental health but the extreme desert heat where we live makes it difficult to do so unless we wake up at 4am each morning and we only manage that maybe once a week. So I joined a nearby gym and my boyfriend opted for an indoor stationary bike. We shopped around for weeks and then ended up buying this bike on Prime Day. It took a week for delivery but it's heavy and shipped through UPS so that's understandable. I used to be very heavily into indoor cycling classes and took them all over Los Angeles so I've used countless variations of indoor bikes. I knew what was going to be important for our needs. We took it out of the box and were pleasantly surprised by the quality and heft. It is a pretty solid bike. There are a few cons but mostly pros and so far we are loving the ability to hop on the bike any time of day and burn a few calories. The cons: 1) The instructions are pretty vague at times. There is absolutely no mention of adjusting the tilt or tightening the seat. All it says is that you put the seat on the rod. Cool... but then it would just be wobbly and fall off. Be sure to adjust the tilt and tighten the bolts under the seat. 2) The nuts are already on the pedals when it arrives and we had a really difficult time getting the nut off of one of the pedals so that we could actually attach it. All of the other nuts, washers and bolts are separate. Not sure why these nuts are already attached and need to be removed before attaching the pedals. 3) The lateral adjustments don't work very well because the little handle adjustment can't be screwed back in if the seat/handlebar is too close to the upright pole. It won't turn all the way. This CAN be fixed by buying a different piece at the hardware store but it's definitely annoying straight out of the box. 4) I wish there was a way to choose between km and mph on the screen, but alas we will just have to learn metric. It would be nice if the screen lit up, as well. My bf doesn't like that the resistance isn't on the screen but most bikes in cycling classes don't show the resistance either so it doesn't bother me. Pros: 1) Sturdy. Maybe not as sturdy as I'd like for more intense riding or out of saddle speed runs but still pretty sturdy. I might throw some sandbags onto the feet to keep it from moving at all when sprinting. 2) Super quiet! We live in an upstairs condo and I purposely found a magnetic bike so we didn't have to keep it in our hot loft or garage. We have it setup in our bedroom and are very confident that our downstairs neighbors can't hear it. We still only ride during non-quiet hours to be safe though. 3) Easy to move around with the attached wheels. 4) Pedal movement is smooth even when out of the saddle. We made sure to attach the pedals exactly as instructed and they are quiet and smooth. Overall, we are loving the bike so far. I use it to supplement my gym workouts and my boyfriend uses it to supplement his walks. Neither of us is planning to use it as our only means of exercise but it's solid enough that it definitely could function as such. Throw on some freebie videos on YouTube and get to cruising!

My bike was deliverd on time and in good shape. Well packaged and brought to the door by the delivery guys. The package is heavy, as you might expect, so two people to receive the bike would be advisable. The bike itself is very well packed and all parts were in good shape and complete when unwrapped. Construction is easy and would best be done by two people as weight of flywheel is quite heavy ( this is a big bonus for when you actually ride the machine and makes it very realistic ). The quality of finish and strength is excellent and the finished article is very attractive to loook at and very comfortable to use. It is virtually silent when you pedal and you can bluetooth link the bike to an iPad or similar to provide a readout from your heart chest/armband if you have one. The supplied speed/distance display is a bit hard to read and probably is the only thing that could be improved on the bike. That said, it works perfectly and is very usefulfor monitoring your work rate and progress. In summary this is a very nice stationary bike which is a pleasure to use. It appears durable and robust. Well worth the money and recommended if you are looking for a great bike without paying Peloton prices!

Dopo che si è rotto la mia vecchia bici da spinning ho deciso di comprare questa. E dopo 2 anni di utilizzo, devo dire che è fantastica, facile da assemblare, minima manutenzione e dà proprio soddisfazione. Qualche mese fa avevo un dubbio sul computer di bordo ed il supporto mi ha risposto entro 24h. Assolutamente consigliata

Je cherchais un vélo à la fois compact pour le placer dans mon petit appart, mais de bonne qualité. So far, so good : il est très chouette, lourd comme il faut, s'intègre dans mon salon sans problème. Il est super silencieux. Nous l'avons monté à deux, en moins d'une heure. Le bluetooth fonctionne sans problème avec kinomap. Pour l'instant, c'est un grand oui !

I’ve been using this bike for a few months, and the magnetic resistance is a total game-changer. It’s so quiet that I can easily ride early in the morning without waking anyone up. The heavy flywheel makes pedaling feel incredibly smooth and natural. Assembly was straightforward, and the bike feels extremely sturdy even during high-intensity interval training. Highly recommended!

Das Produkt wurde schnell, zuverlässig und sinnvoll verpackt geliefert. Leider liefert Amazon ein 50kg Paket, das unmöglich allein zutragen ist, mit nur einem Fahrer. Aber man muss verstehen das Herr Brezos laut Forbes schließlich nur noch 114 Milliarden Dollar besitzt. Da muss man Personal sparen. Zum Produkt: Das Bike macht in allen Bereichen einen hervorragend stabilen Eindruck. Alles funktioniert so wie es soll. Ich habe zwar keinen Vergleich mit anderen Heimtrainer Fahrrädern, aber wenn ich diese mit einem Straßenrad vergleiche, ist der Preis absolut gerechtfertigt. Der Zusammenbau gestaltete sich einfach, da die Anleitung kurz und verständlich gehalten wurde und alle Teile leicht zu identifizieren waren. Die Einstellmöglichkeiten des Rades ermöglichen einen perfekten Sitz. Der kleine Computer zeigt "fast" alle benötigten Informationen an. (Eine Pulsüberwachung wäre schön, aber um diese zu haben, muss man wohl etwas mehr Geld investieren.) Die an der vorderen Stütze angebrachten Rollen ermöglichen einen problemlosen Ortswechsel des Fahrrads. Ein negativer Punkt war, dass leider zwei der Schrauben, um die Stützen anzubringen ein defektes Gewinde hatten. Ich entschloss mich dem Support eine Mail über die Website zu schreiben. Nach 12 Stunden war bereits die Antwort da, in der man sich entschuldigte und mir Ersatz zuschicken würde. Am nächsten Tag war auch schon die Mail mit der Versandbestätigung und einer Sendungsnummer der Royal Mail. Nun kam der wunderschöne Brexit zum Tragen. Es dauerte satte 15 Tage, bis die Ware per Luftfracht bei mir war. - Armes England. Das ist natürlich nicht die Schuld des Herstellers. Reaktion und Handeln von JOROTO war vorbildlich, sodass ich keinen Punkt für die beschädigten Teile abziehe. Fazit: Aus meiner Sicht ein absolut empfehlenswertes Produkt von einem sehr zuverlässigen Hersteller.