fini Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Does anyone here have experience with these? I'm exploring the possibility of buying one. Comfort is a high priority. I'm a big guy. Also high on my wish list: lumbar support, adjustablility (for my 6'4" frame, as well as workout level), "reasonable" price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Hey Gregg! My wife has used one of the Gold's Gym recumbent bikes for a number of years (I didn't check the model as it's probably discontinued by now). We got it on sale at Walmart and it wasn't too expensive as I recall. She's 6 feet tall and doesn't have the frame extended to nearly what it's capable of (I'm your height and can easily use it too; but I prefer walking). Pedal tension can be selected, and at the highest level the effort is significant. The seat isn't overly padded, but an additional cushion can always be used. Lumbar support isn't wonderful though, and isn't adjustable on this model, so if you have stenosis it may get a bit uncomfortable without that capability. Hope this info helps. Regards- Maynard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thanks, Maynard. I have scoliosis (curvature, caused by arthritis, I think), not stenosis. I'll check out the local Walmart and try out the Gold's Gym model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I picked up a NordicTrack recumbent bike two years ago at Costco. I've been very pleased with it. Do keep in mind that you get what you pay for. A cheap bike will wear out or break faster than you would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoak Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 An ex-girlfriend of mine had one many years ago. All I can remember about it now was that it did a great job of holding lots of clean laundry waiting to be hung up or ironed. Yea... I know... No help at all. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Stationary Recumbent Dykes? Why wouldn't you want them up and around and doing things? Like maybe the laundry, taking the garbage out to the curb, or darning up those nasty recession-induced holes in the socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 An ex-girlfriend of mine had one many years ago. All I can remember about it now was that it did a great job of holding lots of clean laundry waiting to be hung up or ironed. Yea... I know... No help at all. I used to have a pool table that could do the same thing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Stationary Recumbent Dykes? Why wouldn't you want them up and around and doing things? Like maybe the laundry, taking the garbage out to the curb, or darning up those nasty recession-induced holes in the socks. Are you kidding? With their skills I'd have them doing carpentry, painting, landscaping and er..laying carpet. Your thread title sounds like some sort of political demonstration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Actually, I meant to say Stationery Recumbent Bikes. I'd like one that allows me to comfortably execise while I catch up on hand-written personal correspondence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 That had you written all over it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenM Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hi fini, I've got an Edge 288r that I picked up from Dicks a few years back (want to say $250?). Wasn't overly expensive at the time, and keeps me in pretty good shape. While I can't claim that I sit on it for hours on end on a regular basis, I've never had any complaints on comfort; my usual routine is a half hour a day. Depending on what I've eaten, I've been known to spend an hour or more to work it off, again with no complaints on comfort. I'm 5'8 and there is plenty of room for a much taller rider. Reasonable range of difficultly settings and programming as well, although I don't bother with the presets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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