How is this exercise bike for extended riding in standing position or leaning forward in a standing position?
799588
You can make the ride as hard as you want. Turn up the difficulty level and you can stand. As far as leaning forward, obviously there are limits to the center of gravity; but the base is very stable and you should not have a problem.
799589
I would say not very good. I have personally tried biking in the standing position and did not enjoy the ride.
799590
I find the bike comfortable for the 45 mins I usually ride. Big comfy seat, well cushioned. I don't ride standing up.
799591
Don't use mine in forward standing position. I do however use it in standard bike position sitting, and for extended times as it has an ideal mount for kindle, or ipad. Don A
799592
leaning forward isnt very comfortable. the position of the pedals in relation to the control panel doesnt really allow for room to lean forward while standing
1868897
Yes! I follow a spin class app while using mine, and there is a lot of out of the saddle work in the program, so I stand and ride quite a bit. No stability issues with the bike so far. I've had it a couple of months.
2232577
Quite a lot of resistance and it's controlled by a knob- rotate for more or less resistance. This bike is a real work out bike.
2256549
Absolutely. I think I'm in pretty good shape, and biking at a resistance level of 5 is burning my legs after about 10 minutes. This thing is really smooth. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
470717
Depends on how long you plan on using it. My weight is 128 lb, and I have been using the bike 2-3 times a week for just over 8 months. I pedal standing up as part of my routine. Everything worked fine until about a month ago. First a pedal broke -- the plastic cracked on both sides where the strap is attached to the pedal. Then the tension control, after getting tougher and tougher to tighten for a while, finally stopped working altogether.This is probably too much info. The point is it's a fine bike but it ages really fast.
2068460
i am loving it. but i have just started back on the whole working out, and have not been able to maintain the cardio for any length of time. but it is a good bike and it is easy to change the resistence up and down. when i am trying to get more cardio i turn the resistence down a notch so my legs dont get as tired. when i am pushing to tighten the muscles in my legs i increase the tension some. for the price this is a great bike. i have been having severe back pain, which is why i stopped using my other exercse bike, so am happy to have one with back support. hope this helps
1794896
the seat isn't very comfortable for either sex. I purchased a gel cover for it for less than 15 bucks at Amazon that makes it comfortable enough for spinning use. I think of the seat as an enticement to do more standing up while riding and get better exercise
1055582
You can, but don't. Standing is not a good way to ride and doing it on a regular bike is easier. When I was road riding I seldom stood up except to rest my rear end. The seat is also too big you really need the narrow bike seat which way more comfortable. I got the bike to just keep my legs working not as a substitute for real riding.
494346
I have a friend that is 6'4 and he got on it without a problem. It is a good exercise bike. I like it...
756262
The bike rests pretty securely in the rests on weight alone, and you can adjust height for seated or standing position, providing access to front and back wheels, chain, sprockets and gears as well as frame. However the poke may be in the way for any work around frame and without clamps hard to get a lot of torque without bracing with a hand or a helper, and the front end floats and turns, so someone would need to hold it steady. I do light maintenance and cleaning and works well.
44369
I wouldn't recommend this bike to be used as a fitness bike. In my opinion (not professional) i don't thank that it would be safe for anyone over the age of 60. The wheels are very thin and can be a bit challenging to balance it you plan on carrying some extra gear on your bike. Although this is an Excellent bike for commuting to grocery stores and riding around town. My mother is 65 years old and she loves to bike ride. She attempted to ride my pure fix bike, but fail at doing so. She told me that the saddle and The handlebar are far apart watch makes it uncomfortable for her back. She actually have a hard time getting on and off the bike due to the straight bar (non Dutch) style. I wouldn't recommend this bike to be used as a fitness bike. In my opinion (not professional) i don't thank that it would be safe for anyone over the age of 60. The wheels are very thin and can be a bit challenging to balance it you plan on carrying some extra gear on your bike. Although this is an Excellent bike for commuting to grocery stores and riding around town. My mother is 65 years old and she loves to bike ride. She attempted to ride my pure fix bike, but fail at doing so. She told me that the saddle and The handlebar are far apart watch makes it uncomfortable for her back. She... » Read More I wouldn't recommend this bike to be used as a fitness bike. In my opinion (not professional) i don't thank that it would be safe for anyone over the age of 60. The wheels are very thin and can be a bit challenging to balance it you plan on carrying some extra gear on your bike. Although this is an Excellent bike for commuting to grocery stores and riding around town. My mother is 65 years old and she loves to bike ride. She attempted to ride my pure fix bike, but fail at doing so. She told me that the saddle and The handlebar are far apart watch makes it uncomfortable for her back. She actually have a hard time getting on and off the bike due to the straight bar (non Dutch) style. « Show Less
830931
I'm pleased with this bike. The spotted design on the flywheel is not on the bike I purchased but my bike came exactly as pictured. The seat admittedly is uncomfortable so I spend much of the time standing but it has great resistance, is quiet and gives an excellent workout for an affordable price. And despite the weight, I have no trouble transporting it around the room during workouts.
436787
Unfortunately, this is not designed for stand up and pedal on it since upright bike. I tried but it wasn't comfortable at all. I would recommend cycling bike instead. Happy Cycling!!
273310
No question. It has a lot of flexibility. I would expect no issues with that exercise.
1199708
I would think it would be an almost impossible feat to use this while lying down. I use a chair about the same height as a dining room chair when I pedal with this. It gives you the same feeling of a recumbent bike. I absolutely love this bike and ride it between 10 to 15 miles every day. I have firmed up muscles, developed more stamina and lost weight. Can't beat that!
323674
This is a fine bike for short people. It is one of the best exercise bikes I have ever ridden. I am 5"1'--and a friend of mine who is a bit shorter recently bought this model and tells me it works for her too.
1843224
I purchased the bicycle for an elderly relative who has balance issues. She hasn't had a problem with it. The bicycle is very sturdy and doesn't tip over. She loves the bicycle and I'm happy with my purchase. I hope this helps you make a decision.