Gold's Gym Power 290 Upright Bike

I purchased this bike yesterday and have yet to reach customer support for a missing part. The customer care option says they are closed and to call back during business hours (but I've called well within their 6a-6p hour range multiple times). I finally reached someone in sales who said 'there must be something wrong with the line' for customer care and he would transfer me. I was on hold for 20m before I gave up. I called back with the intention of asking the sales rep to help me but I was on hold for almost 40m before I gave up again. The part that's missing (the 'top shield' that covers the wheel assembly) is not a vital piece that would prevent the bike from working so I will finish putting the bike together without it rather than go through the hassle of returning it but I am not happy about it. If nothing else goes wrong and the bike works after assembly, I will update the review and (possibly) revise my rating.

LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! This is an incredible product for the price. I've had it a little over a month and use it at least 3 times a week. The routines that are programmed into the machine are super as they challenge you at the harder levels and let you take it easier on the lower levels. I had been riding my Mongoose Pro four miles daily until the weather turned cold and I wanted to keep riding, so after reading MANY reviews on several different bikes, I chose this one and I'm VERY pleased with my decision. It didn't take but about 45 minutes to put it together and I was riding it that evening. The seat is wider than what I'm used to on my Mongoose, but it takes the pressure off my tail bone which makes the workout more comfortable. I call it a workout and it is, but this is one exercise program that I have found that I can stick with and my behind and legs are toning and shaping up quite nicely! If you're looking for a workout that makes you sweat but doesn't hurt your knees or back, this is the product for you! I can't say enough good things about it and I would definitely buy it again and highly recommend it.

I have only had the bike for a couple of days. I put it together myself while watching football on Sunday. If you follow the instructions, it is very simple and one person can do it. I don't know why they say you need a rubber mallet because I had no need for one. I used it after I got it together and did one of the workouts. It is extremely quiet, which I love. I had seen some complaints about the fan. I liked it. It doesn't blow like a windstorm, but gives just enough air flow that you can feel. You are working out, after all. It took a little trial and error to fit the resistance to the workout, but that's just depending on your individual fitness level. I had read about how quickly the batteries go dead, so I have ordered the power adapter. It will be here in a few days. I bought the bike as a substitute to being able to ride outside when winter comes. I work long hours and with the time changing, I will not be able to get out and ride as much. As of right now, I think this bike will do nicely for what i have intended. Highly recommend it!

I couldn't find this product in the store so I ordered it on-line. When the box arrived it appeared it had been opened before. I opened the box and everything was just thrown in and the manual was open and creased to page 11. The parts showed wear where they had been put together before and the plastic bags were tied in knots. The tools showed signs of wear from usage from a prior attempt to put this bike together. I returned it to my local store with no problems but it was just a hassle. I have since purchased the same bike at my local store with no problems. I inspected the box to make sure the plastic bands were intact and the box had not been opened. The bike itself is an excellent product. It was my experience buying from Wal-mart on-line that was a mistake. I would strongly advise you to buy the AC adapter as he batteries only last about a week. You can find the AC adapter on-line at a decent price (less than $30). It's a great bike !! Just be careful of Wal-Mart on-line.

I just bought this exercise bike but as the other reviewers said you have to get the AC adapter to avoid spending a mint in batteries which I did from lcdpayless.com for only $20 and bought a comfortable seat cover (could barely be on the bike for 15 minutes without being in pain) at Amazon.com (Serfas Bicycle Saddle Pad Exerciser Cover) for just $25. What a difference. The bike is built well and is quiet. My husband and I put this together in a 1/2 hour. It doesn't take up a lot of space and has some nice features such as the ipod speaker system and the computer system that allows you to see calories, time, and intensity you are expending. I'm really happy with this bike. This is a good value for the price.