Olympic 2000 Compact Exercise Bike

I got this bike based on cost, features and the number of positive reviews. The bike arrived in a few days and was quick and easy to assemble using the tools supplied. The bike feels solidly built and is very stable when in use. Although ordered for myself, both my wife and eldest son have decided they want to use it, so altering the seat has become necessary as the families height varies between 5ft 2 and 5ft 10, although you can’t alter the handlebars, the seat can quickly be adjusted for both height and reach. I’ve read a few reviews that said how comfortable the seat is but at first I found the opposite and after 30 minutes my backside ached more than my legs but after a week of daily use I got used to it and is now acceptable. The 2.5kg flywheel is larger than many bikes of this type and makes using the bike a smooth and quiet affair. I was a little hesitant about choosing this bike based on some of the reviews saying that its highest resistant level was too low, however, speaking as somebody in there fifties and not very fit, (hence the reason I bought the bike) I have found 4 or 5 gives me a good cardio workout, with the higher settings quite capable of toning muscle and burning off some fat. I like the digital display with its built in stand, I tend to favour the pulse monitor, it can sometimes be temperamental but dampening the palm of my hands with a wet wipe to increase conductivity gets it working. Ive compared its readings to a finger monitor and its pretty accurate. The stand is a great idea, by placing my tablet on it I can follow a exercise program I’ve downloaded but I could just as easily play a game or use my E-reader while exercising. When I’m finished it easily folds up and stores nicely under the stairs. This is an excellent bike for the money, for people who are already super fit and take regular trips to the gym its probably not for them but for the rest of us who just want to get back into shape and reduce some of that belly fat its perfect. At the moment I cannot vouch for its long term reliability as I've only been using it a couple of weeks but if I find any problems as I work my way back to fitness I will let you know.

Having read a number of reviews for 'Basic' exercise bikes, I plumped for this one. Although there are a few negative comments on how easy/difficult it is to put together, I found it pretty straightforward although the instructions supplied were pretty basic. Out of the box, the main frame assembly is all done, you only have to attach the two floor supports, handles, seat pad onto the seat adjustment plate, pedals and the digital read out/information display. It may sound a lot, but I had it all done within about 40 minutes - The only 'scratch' my head moment was one of the floor supports has a couple of little wheels, obviously to assist in moving it about when folded up - On the instructions supplied, you can't tell which support is which, so I fitted this one to the front - It made sense to me as when folded, it was easy to use the seat as a hold to move it around, but I think this is down to personal choice. Another point I did like, is that all the relevant bolts/washers etc were in situ so there was no having to work out which bolt went with which part which I have in the past found frustrating when putting things together. The clip that the monitor display fits into again was not very clear on the instructions, but it just simply slides onto it, not obvious, but again you can't go wrong as it will only slide on one way. The wires are easy to connect up as they have male/female clips, so just a matter of clicking together. It comes with the necessary spanner, allen/screwdriver key so no need to go hunting for tools! The bike itself when in use, is whisper quiet - I could very easily have watched TV etc while on it and felt very stable and sturdy - The monitor information was easy to see, though again the instructions for it are petty basic, and found pressing the mode button either allowed you to leave it on time/dist/pulse etc or you can have it set to scroll through all the varied readings every few seconds while using it. Although the instructions appeared to suggest you could set units between KM/MPH, I have not found a way to change the default of KM/KPH, but that is no real issue to me personally - As for the pulse rate setting, again how accurate it is I am not sure, but certainly after a few minutes the reading did start to increase, and when I was finishing by slowing my pedaling, again the rate did slowly start to reduce. I found the seat comfortable, and the height adjustment easy - I am 5'8" and my partner who is 5'6" and had to lower the seat both found it comfortable to use. As for the resistance - Well, this is why I only gave it 4* to be as honest as I can - If you are somebody like me, who is using it as an 'extra' bit of way of getting some exercise into a usual normal 'sedentary' lifestyle, it is very good and I should say, that I have a neuro/muscular condition which limits my mobility and found it ideal (Although I have only had it a couple of days, I have used it for over an hour!) - I moved it to setting 4 which I found gave me enough resistance to start with - However if you are someone who is a regular gym user/runner/exerciser, then I don't think you will find it much of challenge/workout even at the highest setting. Overall in my opinion this is an excellent piece of equipment for the price, sturdy and well put together and can recommend it!

These guys are brilliant! There was a gremlin somewhere and a few parts were missing from the original packaging but I didn't need to return the whole thing in the end - they sorted it all out quickly and sent the missing bits to me right away. They were very helpful and friendly and always got back to me quickly. The bike is really sturdy, is good value for money and definitely suits my needs. I'm a 60 year old couch potato and want to lose a bit of weight and feel healthier so this is doing the job perfectly. The monitor seems a little flimsy but it works well and does the job and the bike itself is very quiet. It's very easy to use and folds easily for storage and the seat is wide and comfortable. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and the service I received.

This machine is very good value for money. Sturdy and well built and was very easy to assemble. It is quite heavy to move around so the wheels are very useful. We bought it to be able to use while watching tv and it is very quiet and great for raising your heart rate. The resistance is not super high even when up at the top setting so if you were looking to build significant leg muscle you might be disappointed but as a way to stay active and still watch tv its great. I would recommend buying a gel seat cover to go with it as the seat is a bit hard if you're on in for any length of time. We have a very small house with little storage space so the fact that this is so compact while being very sturdy was huge for us.

I bought this just for use when I visit my mum for a few days every month, so I only wanted to spend about half as much as my home one Assembly wasn't anywhere near as difficult as the stupidly overcomplicated diagram made it look. I like the colour and find it easy to use, but do have a few niggles: The biggest is that my pulse monitor has never worked. I've tried different wire combinations but the reader still only says "P". It isn't the end of the world as I do have a fitness tracker and all of the other readings are fine. It would have been nice to get a reply from the supplier but I'll live. There's a little bit of a whooosh sound which isn't that loud but can be distracting if I'm using it without music on, like if I'm watching TV. Mine rocks slightly even after I adjusted the caps at the back, but just placing the toilet mat under one side stabilises that. I actually feel safer standing with this one than my one at home because of the wider base. All in all, it does what I need it to do and didn't break the bank.

I'm really enjoying using this bike. It was very easy to assemble (you only need to attach the seat, handle bars, monitor and cups on to the feet) and as mentioned in other reviews, all the nuts and bolts are already in the right places, they just need unscrewing to attached the seat, handle bars etc. The bike is very quiet so can be used whilst someone else is watching TV without causing disturbance. It's very heavy but easy to fold away and wheel to wherever you are storing it, I wouldn't recommend lugging it up and down the stairs unless you want to cause yourself an injury or do some weight training! The only issue I have is a numb bum, the seat is a bit uncomfortable but I've found that if I lower it slightly and sometimes put a small cushion on the seat, it's a bit more comfy. The monitor works really well and is easy to use, it keeps track of your progress or you can reset it for each session you do. There is a dial to use to increase the resistance, ranging from 1 to 8, the highest setting may be a bit too easy for some but either way it's a great bike to get your fitness levels up!

Don't be fooled by the picture - it looks like an exercise bike that's ready to go. It isn't. YOU have to assemble it yourself. There are getting on for 100 separate components (many of them tiny and fiddly) and they provide 1 diagram to 'show you' how to assemble the thing. I sent mine back as soon as possible - not easy as the inner packaging (foam) was broken in parts on receipt. It looked to me as if before I'd received it, another customer (or maybe more than 1 customer) had opened the box and decided, like me, to tell them to shove it. To be fair to Amazon they were very helpful when I explained the problem and I had no trouble getting a complete refund. But that's not the only issue. To return it I had to buy sufficient packaging (bubble wrap etc) so that the components would be returnable! It took me hours to get it all safely back into the box, and a pal helped me to get it into his car and to the post office. I can laugh about it now, but a week or so ago it wasn't so funny.

I had a total knee replacement in July 2014. Unfortunately, I only got my knee to bend to 70° and had to have my knee manipulated at the end of September. This helped by bending my knee more! I then continued with my excercises until my physio put me on an exercise bike in the gym. Just the thought of bending my knee to accomplish going full circle, I thought I could/would never succeed! Going on the exercise bike only started 6 weeks ago after I was able to now bend my knee bent to approx 80°. I commenced by pedalling so far forward and then pedalling so far backwards. I decided on purchasing this bike after reading the reviews. WHAT A BRILLIANT DECISION! I practised once a day at home and by doing this I was able to cycle properly. My physio said it was excellent as it takes a lot to achieve this so quickly. My knee bend is 100+° and I still go on the bike most evenings. I finished with my physio on 10 December 2014. This bike has helped me significantly! It does exactly what it says in the description ie, monitoring etc! It looks/is exactly like the picture. What a brilliant bargain! I would highly recommend this bike and what a reduction in price. The low noise causes no disturbance. You can watch the TV quietly whilst you do your peddling! It's a fight between me and partner as to who goes on it first! That's simple.....me.... I purchased it!! This is a brilliant bargain for me as I need my other knee replacing which will be early in 2015. This is superb for excercising too. It's perfect! It does exactly what it's supposed to do without you feeling you have to go over-the-top and overdo it. You can simply increase the cycling pressure, but I'm happy at the stage I'm at! The bike is simply..'more than adequate and absolutely appropriate!' Job well done!!

ho avuto qualche problema con i pezzi perché non era completo del manubrio ma me lo hanno subito spedito. Il montaggio è facile ed il prodotto è ottimo. molto pratica la chiusura della cyclette che la rende pochissimo ingombrante. ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo