Tuesday, 4 February 2020

SNODE FIR 8722 Magnetic Indoor Cycling Bike, Spin Bike Review

SNODE FIR 8722 Magnetic Indoor Cycling Bike, Spin Bike, with 30 lb flywheel, 17" diameter flywheel, belt drive, adjustable magnetic resistance, multi-grip handlebars, 4-way adjustable seat, digital monitor & tablet holder
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Get a spin workout in the comfort of your own home with the SNODE FIR 8722 Magnetic Indoor Cycling Bike.  The build quality and ergonomic design of the SNODE FIR 8722 punches well above its price range, rivalling many spin bikes in the higher-priced categories.

With its magnetic control system, the SNODE FIR 8722 Indoor Cycle operates super smoothly and quietly while its ergonomic and adjustable design ensures a comfortable ride.

Adjustable resistance knob & push-down brake on SNODE FIR 8722 Indoor Cycle Spin Bike, image
Adjustable resistance knob
& push-down brake
The SNODE FIR 8722 Indoor Cycling Bike’s drive system combines a 30 lb flywheel (17” diameter with a flywheel cover for safety) with a belt drive and magnetic resistance system that’s designed to keep your workouts challenging.

The SNODE 8722 Spin Bike’s adjustable resistance knob enables you to increase (or decrease!) the tension/intensity of your workout and also doubles as a push-down brake.

Ergonomically designed, the SNODE FIR 8722 Indoor Cycle’s multi-grip handlebars are height adjustable from 42.5” up to 46.9” and feature elbow pads for additional comfort.  The saddle is padded for comfort and is 4-way adjustable, i.e. up/down and fore/aft and is suitable for different inseam height ranges from 28.3” up to 36.6”.


Elbow pads & pulse sensors on handlebars on SNODE FIR 8722 Indoor Cycle Spin Bike, image
Elbow pads &
pulse sensors on handlebars
4-way adjustable saddle & height adjustable handlebars on SNODE FIR 8722 Indoor Cycle Spin Bike, image
4-way adjustable saddle &
height adjustable handlebars


The SNODE FIR 8722 Magnetic Indoor Cycling Bike comes with an intelligent Digital Monitor that tracks and displays your workout data including time, speed, distance, odometer, calories burned and pulse.  Your pulse heart-rate is measured via pulse grip sensors built into the bike’s handlebars.

In addition, there’s a handy tablet/phone holder located beneath the bike’s Digital Monitor to place your own mobile device so you can keep entertained, follow a spin class on YouTube or listen to your favorite music as you cycle.

Digital Monitor & tablet holder on SNODE FIR 8722 Indoor Cycle Spin Bike, image
Digital Monitor & tablet holder

The SNODE FIR 8722 Spin Bike comes with non-slip pedals with toe cages and adjustable straps.  The pedals can be swapped out for ones of your own choice if preferred and is compatible with 9/16” SPD pedals.  The Q-factor (distance between pedals) on the SNODE 8722 is 20 cm.

Additional features of the SNODE FIR 8722 Indoor Cycle include a handy aluminum water bottle holder located on the bike’s frame so you can keep hydrated as you cycle, and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation of the bike.

The SNODE FIR 8722 Indoor Cycle is durably built with a double-orbit sturdy steel frame and supports a user weight capacity of up to 287 lbs.
SNODE FIR 8722 Features, image, including adjustable resistance, multi-grip handlebars, heart-rate sensors, elbow pads, tablet holder, ergonomic design
SNODE FIR 8722's Features

The design of the frame provides solid stability, allowing you to safely ride in different cycling positions such as upright, climbing, racing or standing cycling postures without the bike shaking/wobbling.

Overall dimensions of the SNODE FIR 8722 measure approximately 45” long by 20” wide by 45” high.

The bike is manually operated, i.e. no need to worry about finding a space near a wall power socket to plug it in – just batteries required for the digital monitor.




Fitness tip:  Cycling for just 30 minutes could burn between 207-345 calories for women, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.


Let’s take a glance at the SNODE FIR 8722’s features and specifications laid out in the easy-to-read table below to help you decide if it’s the best Indoor Cycle Spin Bike for you:


Friday, 31 January 2020

The Difference between Magnetic versus Friction Resistance on Exercise Bikes

The difference between magnetic versus friction resistance on exercise bikes. Advantages of magnetic exercise bikes versus friction exercise bikes
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The two most common types of resistance typically found on exercise bikes are magnetic or friction resistance.  I will explain how each type of resistance works below to help you understand the difference between magnetic and friction and how each affects the workings of an exercise bike.

Exercise bikes utilize a flywheel system, consisting of a heavy metal disk that is connected to the bike’s pedals.  As you cycle, the pedals turn the flywheel and the rotational energy is stored in the flywheel.  Either magnetic or friction resistance is then used to effectively add a braking effect to the flywheel.  By changing the resistance level, you can effectively increase or decrease the intensity of your cycling workout.


MAGNETIC Resistance on an Exercise Bike Explained:

Exercise bikes that utilize magnetic resistance have powerful magnets each side of the flywheel that create a magnetic field.  As you pedal, the flywheel rotates and interferes with the magnetic field created by the magnets, thus creating an opposing force, i.e. resistance.

With magnetic resistance, as you turn up (increase) the tension level, the magnets will move closer to the flywheel to create a braking effect that makes it harder to pedal.  As you turn down (decrease) the tension level, the magnets will move further away from the flywheel, making pedaling easier.


Monday, 20 January 2020

ATIVAFIT Fan Bike, Air Bike, Exercise Bike, Review

Ativafit Fan Bike Air Bike Exercise Bike, with air resistance system for unlimited resistance, moving handlebars for upper body workout along with pedaling action to work lower body, height adjustable seat & handlebars for a custom fit
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The Ativafit Fan Bike, Air Exercise Bike, is extremely well-made for such a low price and although considered an entry-level fan bike, it punches well above its weight, rivalling some of the bikes in the more expensive categories.

The Ativafit Fan Bike combines moving handlebars with pedaling action, working your arms and legs in unison to provide you with a total body workout.

Fan or air bikes as they are sometimes called, are a great way to keep fit as they provide a very effective cardio workout, burning calories, toning your body and strengthening muscles.

Ativafit's Fan flywheel, front-mounted transport wheels, standard pedals with adjustable straps
Ativafits Fan flywheel,
front-mounted transport wheels,
standard pedals w/ adjustable straps
The Ativafit Fan Bike utilizes a fan wheel air resistance system that works on the premise that the faster you pedal, the harder the resistance becomes, effectively offering unlimited resistance and putting you in total control of the intensity of your workout.

One of the advantages of fan exercise bikes is that as the fan wheel turns it creates a cooling air that helps to keep you cool as you workout!

Ativafit's LCD monitor & phone/tablet holder on fan bike, image
Ativafit's LCD monitor
& phone/tablet holder

The Ativafit Fan Exercise Bike comes with a digital LCD monitor that displays real-time workout data to keep you motivated including time, speed, distance, scan and calories burned.

There’s also a handy device holder above the display to place your mobile phone or tablet so you can keep yourself entertained as you exercise and still see your workout data at the same time.

The Ativafit Fan Bike is well designed with an adjustable seat and adjustable handlebars to suit different user heights.  The handlebars feature padded grips for user comfort and are height adjustable between 51.6” up to 54” high.

The Ativafit’s comfortable seat is 2.6” thick and measures around 9.4” long by 12.6” wide at the base.  The seat is also height adjustable between 27.2” up to 39” high, making it suitable for inseams ranging from 28” up to 39”.

Ativafit Fan Bike's dimensions, image, compact footprint of 20.8" wide x 39" long
Ativafit Fan Bike's dimensions
The Ativafit Fan Bike comes with standard pedals with adjustable foot straps for safe foot placement.

The Ativafit Air Fan Exercise Bike is sturdily built with a heavy-duty steel frame for long-lasting durability and supports a user weight capacity of up to 250 lbs.

With a compact footprint of 20.8” wide x 39” long, the Ativafit will fit nicely into small spaces in your home and you don’t need to worry about trying to find a space near a wall/power socket outlet as the bike is manually operated (not electric) – just batteries required for the LCD monitor.

The Ativafit Fan Bike comes with front-mounted transport wheels which make it easy to move/relocate the bike if needed.




Let’s take a glance at the Ativafit’s features and specifications laid out in the easy-to-read table below to help you decide if it’s the best air fan exercise bike for you:


Wednesday, 1 January 2020

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Powersync Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike, Review

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Powersync Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike, features reviewed, self-powered, with 24 resistance levels, 12 workout programs
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The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Powersync Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike is a very well-constructed machine for low-impact endurance workouts in the comfort of your own home.

The self-powered Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Recumbent Exercise Bike utilizes a belt drive system coupled with 24 levels of computer-controlled magnetic resistance which combine to provide smooth and quiet operation.

Your pedaling action powers the bike and the resistance is easy to adjust via a simple-to-use turn dial knob located on the console, allowing you to increase or decrease the intensity of your workout.

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Recumbent Bike's features including digital monitor, pulse grip heart-rate sensors, self-leveling pedalsSunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Recumbent Bike's features including built-in speakers, aux input, usb charging port, slip-resistant handlebars, adjustable stabilizers


To keep you motivated and challenged, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Recumbent Bike also offers 12 pre-set workout programs ranging from beginner to advanced and sporty including target heart-rate and wattage programs.  Whether you’re new to exercise or a more experienced athlete, this bike offers something for everyone.

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Powersync Recumbent Bike's console, image
Sunny SF-RB4880's console
The Sunny SF-RB4880’s digital backlit performance monitor displays all the workout data you need to see as you cycle including time, speed, RPM, distance (in KM or miles), calories burned, pulse (via pulse grip sensors in handlebars each side of the seat) and wattage.  The SF-RB4880 also features built-in BMI calculator software.

To keep entertained as you exercise, the Sunny SF-RB4880’s console features a built-in media shelf to place your own tablet or smartphone, a USB charging port, AUX input and built-in speakers so you can listen to your favorite music or watch TV or films as you workout.

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Powersync Recumbent Bike's seat, image
Sunny SF-RB4880's seat
The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Powersync Recumbent Exercise Bike is ergonomically built for user comfort.  It features a step-through frame design for easy mounting and dismounting the large padded seat.

The seat features extra cushioning to ensure correct blood flow in the glutes over long and vigorous workouts and also helps to relieve pressure points in the tail bone.  The base of the seat measures a generous 16.5” wide by 12.5” deep by 3” thick.  The mesh backrest provides welcome support and ensures cool airflow as you cycle.

The Sunny SF-RB4880’s seat is adjustable for different user heights with a simple to use adjustment lever on the seat rail system which allows you to adjust the distance of the seat from the pedals and allows for an inseam height range from 28” up to 34”.  The pedals are self-leveling and feature a textured non-slip design along with foot-straps for safety.

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Recumbent Bike's features including transport wheels, transport handle, adjustment levver,
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Recumbent Bike's dimensions, measures 66" long x 26" wide x 45.5" high, 300 lbs user weight capacity, inseam height range from 28” up to 34”


Sturdily constructed, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880 Recumbent Exercise Bike allows for a high user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.  For added, stability, the SF-RB4880 features adjustable stabilizers for leveling on uneven floors.

The Sunny SF-RB4880 Powersync Recumbent Bike measures around 66” long by 26” wide by 45.5” high.  The bike itself weighs around 112 lbs and features front-mounted transport wheels and a rear lift handle for easy relocation.




Motivational tip:  Cycling for just 30 minutes could burn between 207-345 calories for women, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the workout.

Let’s take a glance at the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4880’s features and specifications laid out in the easy-to-read table below to help you decide if it’s the best recumbent exercise bike for you:


Tuesday, 17 December 2019

Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Spin Bike, Review

Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Spin Bike Indoor Cycle, with 13 kg flywheel, precision resistance motor, 32 resistance levels, Bluetooth
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Newly designed with advanced technologies, the Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Spin Bike offers a comfortable, smooth and quiet ride with access to hundreds of workouts through the Echelon App to keep you motivated.

The Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Spin Bike is sturdily built and has a nice compact footprint (42” long x 22” wide) that makes it ideal for home use – get all the benefits of spin training without the inconvenience of trying to get to a gym on a regular basis!

The Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Spin Bike features a powerful drive system that combines a 13 kg flywheel with a precision resistance motor and magnetic resistance for smooth consistent momentum throughout the bike’s wide range of 32 resistance levels. 

180 degree adjustable tablet holder on Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Spin bike, image, Bluetooth connectivity for Echelon fit App
180 degree adjustable tablet holder
The Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Indoor Cycle offers Bluetooth connectivity to connect your Android or Apple device with the Echelon Fit App (subscription required) to gain access to a great range of training classes from certified instructors including Live or On Demand (over 1,500) and Scenic Rides, along with other exercises like Yoga, Stretching, Kickboxing, Zumba and lots more.

Besides the wide range of training classes available on the App, you can also ride with other cyclists from around the world and track your workout progress.  The Echelon Smart Connect EX1 features an adjustable tablet holder that can be flipped 180 degrees and is sensibly located at eye-level on the bike’s handlebars.  There is also a handy 2.4v advanced device charging USB port so your tablet will never run out of power in the middle of your workout!

Adjustable comfort seat & seat-mounted dumbbell holder on Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Spin Bike, image
Adjustable comfort seat  adjusts
up/down & forwards/backwards;
& seat-mounted dumbbell holder
The Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Indoor Cycle is ergonomically designed with stabilization handles and a comfort seat.

The EX1's handlebars are adjustable up/down with 9 levels of adjustment (15mm/per level) and the seat is adjustable both up / down and forwards / backwards for a custom fit.

The EX1's seat offers 17 height adjustment levels (15mm/per level) and 7 forward / backward adjustments (13.3mm/per level).

The Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Spin Bike features dual-sided pedals – SPD compatible clips on one side and toe cage on the other, allowing you to choose your preferred pedaling option.  The Q-factor for the EX1 is 202 mm.

Additional features on the Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Spin Bike include a seat-mounted dumbbell holder, 2 water bottle holders, and front-mounted transport wheels.

The electric-powered Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Spin Bike is sturdily constructed, supporting a high user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

For peace of mind, the Echelon Smart Connect EX1 Spin Bike comes with a 100% money back guarantee if you’re not satisfied with the bike for the first 30 days, plus it’s covered by a 1-year warranty.  A 14-day free trial on the Echelon Fit App is also included.




Fitness tip:  Just a 30 minute cycle ride could burn between 207-345 calories for women, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.


Let’s take a glance at the Echelon Smart Connect EX1’s features and specifications laid out in the easy-to-read table below to help you decide if it’s the best Spin Bike for you:


Tuesday, 10 December 2019

XTERRA Fitness FB150 Folding Exercise Bike, Review

Xterra Fitness FB150 Folding Exercise Bike, upright compact exercise bike, with precision balanced flywheel, belt drive, 8 magnetic resistance levels, large padded seat
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The Xterra Fitness FB150 Folding Exercise Bike is surprisingly well-built for such a low-price and its compact design fits nicely into small spaces in your home.

There’s nothing complicated about the Xterra Fitness FB150 Exercise Bike, it’s straightforward and easy to use unlike some of the more expensive exercise bikes that have lots of bells and whistles on that you don’t really need.  Plus it is manually operate (just batteries in console) so you don’t have to worry about finding a space near a power socket!

The entry-level Xterra FB150 Upright Exercise Bike’s drive-train comprises a 3.3 lb precision balanced flywheel together with a belt drive system and friction-free magnetic resistance which combine to provide smooth momentum and super quiet operation.

The Xterra FB150 Exercise Bike features 8 resistance levels, adjustable via an easy-to-use tension knob on the bike’s frame.  The resistance levels range makes this bike suitable for both beginners and more advanced users, allowing you to start off at your own pace and increase the intensity as you progress.  The FB150 gives a good cardio workout and you can sure work up a sweat and keep yourself challenged!

Tension dial knob with 8 magnetic resistance levels on Xterra FB150 Exercise Bike, image
Tension dial knob with
8 magnetic resistance levels
Xterra FB150 Exercise Bike's LCD console & multi-grip handlebars with pulse sensors, image
Xterra FB150's LCD console &
multi-grip handlebars with pulse sensors


The Xterra Fitness FB150 Exercise Bike comes with a battery operated console, featuring a 2” by 1” LCD screen that clearly displays motivating workout stats as you exercise, including time, speed, distance, calories burned and heart rate.  Your heart-rate is measured by the pulse grip sensors integrated into the bike’s handlebars and helps you to stay within your target heart-rate zone.

Large padded adjustable saddle on Xterra Fitness FB150 Folding Exercise Bike, image
Large padded adjustable saddle
The Xterra FB150 Exercise Bike is designed for user comfort – it features an oversized padded anatomically designed saddle that’s adjustable for different user heights (suggested user height range from 4ft 10” up to 5ft 10” tall) for a custom fit.  The large saddle adds extra comfort compared to many other exercise bikes which typically feature a small narrower and harder saddle that can be uncomfortable when riding for any length of time.

Additional features of the Xterra Fitness FB150 Folding Exercise Bike include multi-grip padded handlebars, non-slip pedals with adjustable foot straps, a 3-piece pedal crank for added durability, and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

Folding frame on Xterra Fitness FB150 Exercise Bike, image, folds to just 18.1" long x 18.1" wide x 50.79" high
Folding frame
The Xterra FB150 Exercise Bike is surprisingly sturdy thanks to its thick steel tubing solid x-frame design, supporting a user weight capacity of up to 225 lbs.  The frame folds to just 18.1” long x 18.1” wide x 50.79” high to help save space when not in use.

Even fully assembled, the Xterra FB150 measures a nice compact size of 31.89” long x 18.1” wide x 43.3” high.

Overall, the Xterra Fitness FB150 Folding Exercise Bike offers great value for money, is ideal for homes where space is limited and is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels for keeping fit in the comfort of your own home.




Let’s take a glance at the Xterra Fitness FB150’s features and specifications laid out in the easy-to-read table below to help you decide if it’s the best folding exercise bike for you:


Tuesday, 3 December 2019

XTERRA Fitness FB350 Folding Exercise Bike, Review

XTERRA Fitness FB350 Folding Exercise Bike, upright or semi-recumbent entry-level low-priced compact exercise bike
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The Xterra Fitness FB350 Folding Exercise Bike is a well-designed entry-level exercise bike for home use that won’t take up too much space and for a low price that won’t break the bank!

Cleverly designed, the Xterra FB350 Exercise Bike offers the choice of upright riding or a more relaxed semi-recumbent cycling position by sitting back against the bike’s backrest support.

The Xterra Fitness FB350 Exercise Bike’s drivetrain utilizes a 3.3 lb precision balanced flywheel with smooth and quiet friction-free magnetic resistance.

Tension dial knob with 8 magnetic resistance levels on Xterra FB350 Exercise Bike, image
Tension dial knob with
8 magnetic resistance levels
The Xterra FB350 offers 8 levels of magnetic resistance to choose from which are easily adjustable via a large tension dial knob on the bike’s frame underneath the console.

You are in total control of your workout – start off at a low tension level and work your way up to the higher ones as you progress to keep you challenged.

Straightforward to use, the Xterra Fitness FB350 Exercise Bike’s console (battery operated) tracks your workout data as you exercise and displays your stats on its 2” x 1” LCD screen to help keep you motivated.  Stats displayed include time, speed, distance, calories burned and heart-rate.

Your heart-rate is measured via the Xterra FB350’s built-in pulse grip sensors in the handlebars around the console.  A lot of exercise bikes in this low price range don’t have this feature and it’s useful to help you stay within your target heart-rate range.

Xterra FB350 Exercise Bike's LCD console & multi-grip handlebars with pulse sensors, image
Xterra FB350's LCD console &
multi-grip handlebars with pulse sensors
Adjustable large padded seat with lower backrest on Xterra FB350 Exercise Bike, image
Adjustable large padded seat
with lower backrest


The Xterra FB350 Folding Exercise Bike operates surprisingly quietly and is comfortable to use.  The large padded seat is anatomically designed for comfort and features a padded lower back pad for added support.

The overall design allows you to either sit upright while holding onto the multi-grip handlebars around the console or sit back and hold on to the padded handles by the side of the seat for a more semi-recumbent relaxed feel.

Upright cycling on Xterra Fitness FB350 Folding Exercise Bike, image
Upright cycling
Semi-recumbent cycling on Xterra Fitness FB350 Folding Exercise Bike, image
Semi-recumbent cycling



The Xterra FB350’s seat is adjustable for a custom fit for different users, and is suitable for rider heights ranging from 4ft 10” up to 5ft 10” tall.

The Xterra Fitness FB350 Exercise Bike utilizes a 3-piece pedal crank and for added durability and non-slip pedals with adjustable foot straps for safe foot placement.

Additional features of the Xterra FB350 Exercise Bike include an accessory holder on the frame to place your own mobile phone, TV remote or other items, and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation of the bike.

Accessory holder on Xterra FB350 Exercise Bike, image
Accessory holder
Folding frame on Xterra FB350 Exercise Bike, image
Folding frame


The Xterra Fitness FB350 Folding Exercise Bike features a solid x-frame design with thick steel tubing.  The bike folds to a small footprint of just 20.5 x 21” to save space when not in use.  The bike’s full assembled dimensions measure around 40.5” long x 21” wide x 48” high.

Sturdily built, the Xterra Fitness FB350 Exercise Bike supports a user weight capacity of up to 225 lbs.




Let’s take a glance at the Xterra Fitness FB350’s features and specifications laid out in the easy-to-read table below to help you decide if it’s the best folding exercise bike for you: