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I got my bike almost two years ago. I did a very extensive market search before I decided to by this bike. I am 40 y.o. 6',4'' 190 lb, I use the bike three to four time a week. The bike is very sturdy, very stabile, very quiet and smooth, very adaptable, simply a pleasure to ride. I pedal about 50% standing-up and about 50% sitting, I get about 1200 cal in 45 min with an average heart rate 140-150 hbpm. For me this is really a great bike, and I am very happy. It is also gives a very similar feeling to a real bike, i.e. on a flat surface, or on a mild incline.
However, I think if I am younger, or if I am a more serious athlete the resistance that this bike offers would not be enough. Except for the first 5-10 warm-up, I do all my spinning at 450-600 watts, what is 80 to 100% max for this bike. I would really like if this bike has about 30% more resistance, something that can mimic like 8 % incline. To increase resistance sometimes I do my biking with a 10-20 lb vest. Unfortunately it can get too hot under such west.
I also miss a display that would show how my average heart rate varies with time.
I give this bike 5 stars, since it gives me almost everything I want and I enjoy it, however for professional athletes this might not be enough. Alternative option is vision-fitness bike that costs about 30% more.
PS. I do not know how difficult is to assemble this thing since my was assembled in a shop where I got it.
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