Reviewing LifeGear's Magnetic Recumbent Bike

As winter approaches and the weather makes it harder to want to take regular walks or jogs, you generally want to keep up your exercise program on an indoor piece of equipment. Especially since the winter months contain the most holidays, and chances for overindulgence on your favorite seasonal treats, it’s necessary to combat winter weight gain without taking a wasteful sum out of your bank account. In my search for a piece of useful equipment that won’t collect dust in the corner, I came across LifeGear’s Magnetic Recumbent Bike. This model can be found at Target.com or through Amazon.com for $170.00. With free shipping on this 62 lb. item, you can’t do much better. But how does this inexpensive bike measure up? Let me share some of the pros and cons.

Size

This is a small bike that will ‘collapse’ by adjusting the leg length bar on the bottom to an even more compact size. This makes it very convenient to store out of sight if you don’t have an exercise room because it will fit in a closet or a discreet corner. The bottom has ‘wheels’ that hold in place while it is in use, but make it easy to push to another location without worrying about back strain.

While the size is a plus, it can be a disadvantage when it comes to adjusting the leg distance. The bike’s description say that it is good for someone 6’ or less, but they didn’t account for different leg lengths for that height. My husband is 6’ with a 31” inseam and the farthest rung of adjustment will accommodate this. However, I’m 6’ with a 35” inseam and my legs don’t fit correctly. Since the seat is not that comfortable, I add a few chair cushions to the seat which provides comfort and makes it a better fit for my legs as they are a farther distance from the pedals to make it about right. If you are over 6’ and/or your inseam exceeds 35”, than I would look for another piece of equipment, as this will be too small lengthwise.

Comfort

LifeGear Magnetic Recumbent Bike

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