pooboo Folding Exercise Bike, Foldable Fitness Stationary Bike Machine, Upright Indoor Cycling Bike, Magnetic X-Bike with 8-Level Adjustable Resistance, Bottle Holder & Back Support Cushion for Home Gym Workout

TL;DR: This bike is a steal at the price. If you're looking for something compact, easy to move around/store, and help you get a good workout in, this is the one for you!I got this bike last month for occasional HIIT and long distance rides and have been using it every week ever since. Now that I've had some time behind the pedals, I can share my thoughts!Shipping & Packaging:My bike shipped out fairly quickly and arrived within a few days. I was surprised to discover how light the box was when I lifted it out of my doorway and into my house (for reference, I'm a 5'4" woman who isn't very strong). The components were packed with care and everything was well-organized, which I liked. Very minor complaint was the messy Styrofoam inserts, but other than that, the bike arrived fully complete and damage-free.Assembly:The included instructions are pretty straightforward, but I opted to watch a Youtube tutorial instead (just search the model number on Youtube and you should find several good video tutorials). This bike is easy enough to be assembled solo, like I did. Lots of wrenching involved though, so just a heads up. All the necessary tools are included which I consider a plus, but I did end up using my own socket wrench to make the process quicker. Additionally, I skipped over some steps like installing the seat handlebars and pedal cuffs (didn't want them), as well as the bike seat (wanted a different one; more details below). Finished putting together everything in maybe under 2 hours, which included small breaks and time to read instructions, watch the tutorial, or find certain parts/tools.My Impressions:For the price, I am actually pretty impressed with the quality of the product. I purchased the silver/black colorway and it looks great. The frame feels durable and sturdy, and the pedals are thick and have a nice grip. The handles have a soft rubber grip which feels comfortable. The water bottle holder is super useful for those tougher workouts and is adjustable. There is an included digital display which shows basic stats; while I am unsure of the accuracy of the heart rate reading, I definitely make use of the timer/speed/mileage readings during every workout. The included resistance bands allow you to get an upper body workout in addition to your cardio, and I'm a fan of the different resistance levels to make workouts even tougher (I do both HIIT and long distance rides on this bike and these features really complement those types of workouts well!). I also really love the fact that the bike is lightweight and easy to move around; my house is all hardwood floor and tile so it was nice to be able to move it between rooms with so much ease.Another cool thing about this bike is that you can connect to certain apps to track your exercise stats, like Zwift, if you install the Bluetooth device (Note that this is actually a separate part not included, and you'll need to request this from customer service; you'll find more info in the included documents so don't throw anything away!). I found my experience with customer service to be very pleasant; they responded promptly to my request for the Bluetooth device and shipped it out quickly. The part is free of charge and extremely easy to install and set up.Now on to the (not so major) negatives. I did not like the seat. It didn't feel very comfortable to me, so I ended up buying a new bike seat to swap out the stock one. This also required a special seat adapter, so in total, I spent around $80 for a brand new seat. I'm not complaining about this however, as I'm normally picky about bike seats anyway, and the bike was already a steal at the price. The install was also a breeze so I don't really consider this a major negative. Just giving a heads up for others who might also be picky about their bike seats.Another thing I didn't like were the sharp edges on the digital display. Often when I'm trying to rest my hands on the handlebars, my hands graze against it and it's unpleasant. Might need to be covered up with some tape or something. While I'm on the subject of the display, there's also a little ledge coming out of the bottom where you're meant to put your cell phone or whatever on it -- it's actually not that big at all and meant for thin devices (like a Kindle). Was a slight disappointment as I wanted my phone on me (while using apps like Zwift) and my phone definitely doesn't fit.Finally, as a 5'4" person, I did have to fiddle around with the height adjustment pin to find something that worked best for me. Using the bike in recumbent mode is basically impossible for me because my legs simply do not reach. I had to settle for a height that was just above recumbent. I think if the pedals were just a smidge closer to my feet, it would be ideal, but I've been able to workout fine at the height I picked while still maintaining proper form and overall comfort. Since I didn't get this bike for the recumbent feature, this wasn't a huge flaw for me, but for those who are at my height or shorter, you might want to consider this point while you make your decision.Overall, I love my bike so much and am very happy with what I received. I think this bike is an awesome value purchase, and is perfect for most people who want a compact, lightweight exercise machine that's also affordable. Would definitely recommend this product to others and would buy other exercise products from this company!

UPDATE ii: I love this thing. I love the elastic pulls - upper body/lower body same time. I've done about 135 minutes total this week and expect to grow that to at least 150min/wk. It's quiet and solid and well-priced. In my past, I've had another stationary bike, a Nordic Track cross-trainer, a treadmill, a big, heavy elliptical, and a MaxiClimber. They were all good - I used several of them until they died, but I think this gear is the best combination of small, solid, lightweight, sturdy, easy to use and move out of the way again (in my home office). The electronic display is simple and great. Two thumbs up.UPDATE: Got my first couple days' use in and I still love this gear just as much. Great value and utility. I like the elastic straps add - broadens the workout impact.Just finished assembling my new pooboo X-81912 'stationary bike'. It arrived 4-5 days earlier than promised. The 10-minute on-line setup video, very helpful, matched my experience exactly. The User’s/Setup Manual also has a QR code to take you to setup videos using your phone camera.Numerous additional things discovered in assembly make me love this gear. If you're in a hurry, at $175 for a casual workout bike, you should just buy it. Here's some other thoughts:The stated Load Limit on this is about 300 lbs. I’m a guy, 5’6” 205. If I was 50 lbs heavier (and not 72 yrs old), maybe it would not feel quite as firm and rigid as I’d want during heavy workouts. To be clear, I am very impressed with the quality of the design, its material strength, and its fit and finish, but let’s be fair – at this price point, maybe you’re not getting a piece of gear that will stand up forever to your 240 lbs college linebacker son. (My kids have their own gear – not my problem.)The shipping box is compact (would fit in a small car trunk) but heavy for one person: 10"x15"x35" & 45 lbs. Assembled, it’s about 40 lbs.What I love -Although there are numerous steps to assembly, the instructions are straight forward and no step is hard or confusing.There's a small blister pack of bolts and nuts and tools, but many bolts are seated in place where they're destined to be which makes it easy to know you've got the right part(s). (See that assembly video I mentioned.)The included socket wrench is easy to use so don't over-tighten the bolts going through tubular sections - you could collapse them a bit if you’re too tight.Many of the nuts are “dome nuts” which is nice because they hide the bolt ends so you won’t be catching clothing or dust mops, whatever, on exposed bolt ends. Many of the bolts are “carriage bolts” – they have a square section under the head to they won’t twist as you tighten the nut at the other end (which cuts time and frustration).Most of the nuts have nylon inserts so they are self-locking. They won’t come loose on you. (You spin the nut on starting with the non-nylon side, then tighten down into the nylon.) The pedals are installed with adhesive (12-hr dry time) on the threads so you won’t have them loosening up on you. (I have installed initially without the adhesive so I’ll see if I want to come back and add that later – no big deal.)Another nice little touch is the washers included throughout. Anywhere they are adjacent to a tubular member (a pipe), the washers are curved for a good, snug fit and a more finished look.Another nice little touch – the water bottle holder is actually adjustable so you can snugly stow a range of different-sized water bottles (in front of the bike).The electric monitor mounted easily and wire connectors snap in place securely. (Two AAA batteries, not included.) The monitor shuts off by itself if it’s idle (which might seem like a given but I have another piece of gear where it doesn’t and I finally just gave up trying to keep a fresh battery in it). Plus, as assembled, you have easy access to replace the batteries as required. (My unit is new so I have no idea how often that will be – that other piece of gear I have was a real pain to replace the batteries which died often.)I’m looking forward to using the elastic resistance bands integrated into the bike design (two different attachment points). Also, there’s dual-position “handle bars” – in front of you (traditional position), and at the sides of your seat. Both sets are present at all times so you don’t have to stop to adjust the setup – just grab the other bars on the fly.At this point, this thing is completely silent when I ride it. I see no reason it won’t stay that way over time.I find the seat to be pretty comfortable; so is the seat back.The resistance seems to have six settings – from way too easy to just too hard. I’m happy with the 4th or 5th resistance level.Fully assembled and configured for me (upright position), this unit is 36” front to back, 20” wide (the hip handlebars are widest part), and 45” tall - very compact. This is the sixth piece of indoor gear I’ve purchased over the past 40 years and the only thing more compact is a simple “under desk” stationary bike (and I always bang my knees when I use that).One more thing – because this unit is fairly lightweight and compact, it can stay close at hand for frequent use most of the time, and then be moved to the garage or basement should events require. I have a very nice standup, elliptical machine, also, but it’s huge and stuck away in the far end of the basement where I no longer seem to get down to it – hence, this new purchase which fits in my office in front of my desk and computer screen.Although it’s still brand new, based upon what I’ve seen so far, I would highly recommend this gear as being of sound quality, suitable functionality and a competitive price for serious fitness workouts (but in a home, not commercial gym setting).

It took about 1.5 hours to put this together. All the pieces were included, but the pedals screw in opposite directions. The left pedal was the biggest issue and the glue that came with it almost dried before we realized that it screws in the opposite direction. So far I’ve used it a little and I like the tension adjustments. The seat is not very comfortable though. The biggest plus is that there is no odor or new type smell to it so I can have it set up in my bedroom and it doesn’t affect my asthma & allergies, as I’m very sensitive to any odors. Overall I recommend this bike and I’m very glad I got it!