ZAAP Fitness Folding X-Bike Recumbent Upright Exercise Bike

Easy to unpack and set up. Excellent finish and sturdy. Purchasers with long legs may have a problem - I am 5ft10ins and find height adjustment at max is only just right. Persons who are taller may find bike is too small. Pity seat is fixed and cannot be adjusted forward or back. Can be moved and stored easily.Runs very quiet - OK for upstairs - no noise through floor. Easily folds for storage. The LCD has a problem on the pulse. The contacts on the handle bars need to be heated before it starts working. Can be done with a face cloth run under hot water tap. I have seen other reports of pulse not working but my solution works - however it is slightly inconvenient to heat each time. I found the pulse runs too high against my fit bit (which is accurate).I have had several exercise bikes and this has proved the best one so far - I am nearly 80yrs and the tensioning is more than adequate for me. For the younger and fitter it may prove lightweight. I am diabetic and have had several operations for cancer and find this bike ideal for my purposes.Highly recommended!

I bought it about a month and a half ago because my physiotherapist wanted me to exercise on a recumbent bike for my arthritis.The assembly was quite easy except the instructions about the base was not very clear. The frame is quite sturdy but the panel kept falling off its holder. It would have been better if it was screwed into place.The first few days I rode the bike at the lowest seat setting but my knees started getting more and more sore. So I went back to my physiotherapist and he worked out that I was overstretching my legs and putting a lot of stress on my knees and hips.Basically now, I have to take off the screw and let the seat fall to the lowest it can go. And I am 1.6m tall so anyone shorter than that will have the same problem of overstretching.

Ideal for what I need. Easy to put together. Folds easily to store. Was impressed it is more sturdy than expected. Easy to use monitor (uses batteries) to track time, distance, calories, speed and heart rate.

For the price you really can't go wrong. This has a nice wide and comfortable seat and it's also got a very well padded backrest as well. You can use this bike as a recumbent or a normal exercise bike which it a bonus as far as I'm concerned.Seems pretty well built, and on a solid floor is pretty stable too. Computer has all the functions you would expect and pulse readings which is remarkable for a bike at this price point, and it is quiet.I seem to have had an issue with mine that on reading reviews no one else has. The computer would not work, rather it would work intermittently when I fiddled with the connections into it. Initially I assumed it was faulty and requested a return.However, when packing it up I noticed one of the springs in the battery compartment was not well in position and also some residue of something on the one of the jacks from the bike. I put the spring back, sprayed electrical cleaner into the jack plug connection ports and cleaned the jack. Waited for a few hours and voila, it all now works.The foldable option though is brilliant. I have my bike in a back bedroom, being able to fold it is what really made me go for this model.

A good exercise bikePros:-Folds away nicely- The highest resistance is decent although for the seasoned gym goer and exercise buff may seem limited-easy to assembleCons:-My right pedal occasionally unscrews whilst ive been using it (has happened twice and doesnt seem to happen on the left side)-Not sure how accurate the pulse sensor is- I wear an activity tracker and there is a difference of 30-40 beats (my tracker reads higher)- there is no real discernible difference in resistance at the lower levels- the seat could be more comfortable- starts to become a little sore when sat on it for more than 10 to 15 mins..so during a 45min-1hr work out i do have to pause a couple times.

I’ve had this for a few weeks now. It’s a great bit of kit for someone like me who struggles to find the time and motivation to go to a gym. I suffer with lower back problems which are exacerbated by most exercise. I’m ok with walking and gentle indoor cycling. This is how I try to maintain a level of fitness. Putting it together was easy, although I struggled a bit with the pedals but got there with patience.It’s quiet and very smooth to use. The resistance is good for me, I use it at level 4 and increase to 6 if I’m feeling up to it. There’s a couple of bits i’d change if I could. The monitor logs in km but I’d prefer miles and there’s no phone holder which is a tad frustrating if you want to follow a cycling workout on your phone.I don’t use the pulse monitor because I don’t find that position too comfortable for very long so the fact I can sit back and move positions is a big plus point.

I have another virtually identical one of these already with a different name. I believe it is a somewhat generic design badged according to whoever markets it. I specifically went looking for the same item.again as i wanted one at home and one at work as part of a post-op rehab programme. Simple to assemble, comfortable to use and reasonably priced. Two observations - while adequate for my needs if you are looking for a serious training machine this may not be sturdy enough, also i have a 29" leg but with the saddle at max height my leg only just straightens at full stroke . Anyone with a longer leg will need a bigger machine.

The machine is very sturdy and stable; does not wobble when in use. It s incredibly quiet. The seat is nicely padded and comfortable. I am 6'1" tall, so I have the seat height on highest setting, leaving just enough distance for my knees from the handlebars.It took me about 45 minutes to unpack and assemble the bike but it was fairly straightforward. There is a spanner, screwdriver and allen key included in the pack. The pedal straps were rather hard to instal but I find that one can manage without them if necessary.On the whole I am very pleased with this purchase so far.