I am looking to get a budget exercise bike for my wife and I to use. Neither of us are super active but want something basic and simple that we can use for 30 minutes or so a few times a week to keep us in shape. We have a new baby so need something at our house that is fast and simple. Doing some research I was thinking about getting this YOSUDA exercise bike with Magnetic resistance bike

I want something that is magnetic to reduce wear and tear and will fit our sizes. (I am 6 ft 1" and she is 5 ft. 1"). It says it works for 6 foot so it should work for me if just a little small. Has anyone used this? Do they like it? Is it cheap junk?

  • CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    1 day ago

    As this is BIFL, at a significant increase in price, I’m a fan of Concept2 products. It’s a good company, making good products. As far as I can tell, they sell all the parts for their equipment going back 30+ years. I personally have over 6 million meters on qmy bike erg in addition to my family members. For me it was a bit of a dance getting it shipped out, but if you’re in USA it’ll be fine.

    The BikeErg is a basic machine (compared to a peloton with screen), is moderately costly, and makes white noise, but it is good quality and effective. Their rowers are the established standard, and worth considering as well.

    • dumples@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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      1 day ago

      I do like having a higher quality machine that lasts but don’t know if I can justify over 1000 for something. If I can get it used I will get one

      • CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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        1 day ago

        They tend to hold some value, but occasionally they pop up. Good luck! For the rowers, all versions will give a good workout, but the monitor has changed over the years. You can check the production era for all the models (A through D/E).