As a short person, I was finding it tough to track down a stationary bike online that I could absolutely confirm would fit me. I wanted something with a heavy flywheel. I wanted something at a lower price point. And it was early enough in the pandemic that the ones I could find in places like Consumer Reports were snapped up and had long waiting lists. I took the risk on this one and it’s been worth every penny and so much more. I’ve ridden it almost everyday since it arrived (from May to February) and I ride it hard (I use workouts from the Peloton app and sometimes ride up to 2 hours a day), so, even though I haven’t had it an entire year, I think it’s proved its durability. It is also surprising how comfortable the bike seat is—any of you with a spin background know that those first few weeks on a spin bike can be really hard on the nether regions, but this is the least “breaking in” I’ve ever had to do. It is easy to assemble and easy to adjust. I asked for a replacement piece last week and it was incredibly easy: I took a photo, sent it to the seller, and they had it for me lightning fast and safely packed.
PROS:
-accommodates more heights than most others on the market
-is incredibly affordable
-has one of the heaviest flywheels on the market
-durable
-*excellent* customer service and 1 year warranty
-does not take up tons of space
-has a holder for your phone in addition to a holder for a tablet, which is not true for most
CONS:
-is loud at heavier flywheel use (if you wear earbuds, this is not an issue)
-the “tech” isn’t that useful—if having a bunch of stats, etc, is important to you, this is not the bike for you.
-because of the stat issue, it might be tough to use if you’ve never done any spinning before and you’re trying to follow workouts you’ve found online?
All in all, I find myself feeling a little bit smug when friends shell out $1800 for a home bike when I’m living my best life on the VIGBody. I highly, highly recommend.
| Brand | VIGBODY |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Adjustable Seat |
| Color | Gold |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Item Weight | 58.64 Pounds |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Resistance Mechanism | Friction |
| Product Dimensions | 38.5"D x 21.1"W x 47.6"H |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 330 Pounds |
| Maximum Height | 47.64 Inches |
| Minimum Height | 31.89 Inches |
| Number of Resistance Levels | 8 |
| Drive System | Belt |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 39 x 30 x 7.25 inches |
| Package Weight | 30 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 38.5 x 21.1 x 47.6 inches |
| Brand Name | VIGBODY |
| Manufacturer | VIGBODY |
| Part Number | X3B |
