Stamina 5325 Magnetic Resistance Upright Exercise Bike Review

If you only have $200 in budget to buy an exercise bike which one will you choose? Truth is there are plenty of bikes priced below $200 but choosing the right one may not be so easy. However, if you are indeed looking for a quality bike you should consider getting the Stamina 5325 Magnetic Resistance upright exercise bike. Here are some of the good and the bad things about this bike.

Pros

The Stamina 5325 is a compact exercise bike that can fit almost anywhere in your house or apartment. However, just like most exercise bikes the Stamina 5325 also comes unassembled. The good thing is the assembly manual is clear so assembly is a snap and takes minimum amount of time. Once assembled you can hop in and just ride it or choose one of the six preset fitness programs.

Even though it's compact this bike is usable for both short and tall people. The seat height is easily adjustable from very low to very high. The frame is sturdy an able to support up to 300 pounds. The unit itself weighs about 66 pounds but easily movable because it got small wheels on the bottom.

The bike has eight resistance levels. While more expensive bikes boast up to 16 levels for most people eight is enough. There is also a built-in monitor that tracks speed, distance, time and calories. Surprisingly the numbers shown are pretty accurate.

If you enjoy exercising in front of the TV you'll be glad with the lack of sound this machine makes. It is truly a quiet one so you don't need to turn up the volume.

As mentioned above the price tag for this bike is about $200. For a quality exercise bike that is quite inexpensive. Considering its quality this machine should be priced above $300

Cons

It seems Stamina compromise on comfort. The seat is pretty hard. Even though it's not really hard it can still make your bottom sore. It does get better over time once you get used to it but this should still be considered a minus point.

Conclusion

With so many good things to say about it the Stamina 5325 Magnetic Resistance upright bike is pretty much an economical solution for anyone looking for a decent exercise bike.