Edge 482 Upright Bike

Overall good value for cost. Relatively easy assembly but mine had broken shroud requiring add'l week for replacement. Display is not lighted so can't be used except in brightly lit area. Preset programs are not as simple to select as one would expect. There are still several variables to be input each time of use.

Good bike for beginner to advanced. The different types and levels of workout are a challenge and you feel like you get a good workout. The only downside is I've had this bike 3 weeks and the programming seems to be varying as if it's not reading the right level or program all the time. However, you have the option to stop/start again and it seems to reset its internal clock and pick up the program again. That's the only part of it that makes it feel a bit cheap and I'm wondering how long it will last. I'd buy up if that is a concern and you can afford more. If not, it's a decent deal.

I am very pleased with this purchase. The bike was easy to assemble, has all the features it advertises and is very quiet. Overall it has met my expectations and I am suprised to say: I have not stopped peddling since I got it. It is easy to get on, watch television or listen to music and put in my 30 minutes a day. I can even bike in my pj's. Lots cheaper than the gym memberships!

I bought this bike for my husband as a Christmas present and he uses it just about everyday. It's awesome for us because we live in the mountains and it's really hard to get outside to do much exercise. So far it seems great. The button options can be a little annoying and you can't change levels once you've picked a program, but I suppose that's a good thing. Anyway, I hope it lasts for a long while, then I'd say it was well worth every penny. Great so far!

spent a number of weeks in october '07 researching options for an upright stationary bike that would be affordable, yet provide the basic features of a more expensive pro machine (push button tension control and program were a must). with these parameters in place, i found myself looking at a lot of entry level machines with mixed reviews and complaints of poor quality workmanship. meanwhile, this bike had very few and i was able to download the user manual at the fitness quest website to see what i was getting into. with this info in hand, i purchased it. site to store delivery was painless, as was assembly once i got it home. its has now been 3 months and about 400 miles of use, and i have no significant complaints. -it is built well, so you feel like you're riding something solid at all times. -the digital display works great, as do the programs. -seat is comfortable up to about 25 minutes. after that it gets a little bothersome, but i can't imagine any other seat being better. -the pulse detector doesn't seem to be very accurate, though i just may be using it wrong. -the machine beeps every time you adjust settings and there is no volume/mute control for this. biggest annoyance, especially when using in the early AM when others are sleeping. in summary, i highly recommend this to someone seeking an entry level magnetic resistance bike with programmable controls. it has surpassed my expectations for quality at the price i paid.