Exerpeutic Folding Magnetic Upright Bike with Pulse Review

Product Name:	Exerpeutic Folding Magnetic Upright Bike with Pulse
Brand:	Exerpeutic
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The Dilemma

Exerpeutic Folding Magnetic Upright Bike with Pulse Review: to know them is to love them…until you accidentally stub your toe on the frame of one while sleepily stumbling toward the bathroom in the middle of the night. When this happens, you curse the entire industry and the fiendish demon-spawn who orchestrated the whole charade. Once in the bathroom, however, you see your reflection in the mirror and remember why it was you purchased the thing in the first place.

Sarcastic witticisms aside, these fitness tools are an excellent, safe way to stay in shape when you are pressed for time, or when it’s cold/rainy outside. They also double as pretty nifty laundry racks. Still, the average size of even the best upright exercise bike is somewhere around 21″ x 51″, and weighing somewhere in the neighborhood of 65 pounds, which means finding somewhere to put the accursed thing when you aren’t busy burning calories on it, can be something of a dilemma. As a solution, manufacturers began offering foldable exercise bikes whose collapsible technology allowed these devices to retain their health advantages while simultaneously reducing the square footage needed to house these stationary, stationary bikes (Sorry, couldn’t resist the pun).

Enter the Best Selling Exerpeutic

Startlingly quiet and comfortable, the Exerpeutic Folding Magnetic Upright Bike with Pulse may be the best upright exercise bike on the market. Equipped with the handle mounted hand pulse monitors, a large LCD monitor, and an eight stage magnetic tensioning control system, this bike brings heavy value to the price ratio. As the name implies, this exercise bike is foldable and collapses to half of its already compact dimensions. This feature alone might place it in the running for the best upright exercise bike.

Performance of the Best Upright Exercise Bike

Constructed of welded steel tubing, the Exerpeutic is able to support 300 pounds and provides security through leg stabilizers which prohibit side-to-side movement while exercising. For added comfort, the bike also comes equipped with an extra wide seat. Large pedals with safety straps reduce the frequency of foot slippage, and the tensioning system is can easily transition from pleasant ride to excruciating Tour de France. A bit of a hybrid, the Exerpeutic combines the elevated seat of an upright with the forward pedal design of a recumbent, giving the machine a unique feel.

Feature Attraction

Space Saver

With assembled dimensions of 46″ x 14″ x 9″ and a weight of only 42.8lbs, the Exerpeutic is maximizing your space even before utilizing its foldable design that literally halves the amount of space required. For ease of movement, the bike also has wheels built into the frame that make it easy to move from the “in use” location to the “in storage” location. Sorry, but you’ll have to find somewhere else to store your laundry.

Comfort

The Exerpeutic Folding Magnetic Upright Exercise Bike is equipped with an extra wide seat that minimizes chaffing and that unpleasant tingling sensation associated with harder, narrower seats. The seat can also be adjusted to fit persons ranging from 5’3″ to 6’1″. As already mentioned, the horizontal stability legs work to eliminate bike wobble.

Viva la Resistance

This contender for best upright exercise bike is equipped with an eight level magnetic tension control system that lets you start out slow, but finish strong in order to burn off that morning’s doughnut (Who keeps bringing those to the office anyway?). The three-piece “high-torque” cranking system provides consistent pedaling motion so that there is none of that pesky “drag”. The superbly balanced flywheel works with the v-belt drive to reduce machine noise; meaning you don’t have to turn the television up to neighbor walking levels in order to hear it while working out.

Display

Another feature offered by the Exerpeutic is a large LCD display screen that provides you with all the work-out specific information you need in order to maximize your session. The easy-to-read monitor will tell you the distance traveled, pace, time, and heart rate, which is measured through palm sensors installed on the handles of the bike.

Pro’s

Compact, foldable, design saves space.
User-friendly, multi-function LCD display screen keeps you informed.
Quiet, comfortable operation keeps you from disturbing others.
Hi-tech crank system with magnetic clutch for increasing/decreasing resistance lets you train at your level.
Built in wheels on the frame make it easy to relocate.

Con’s

The dimensions indicate that the bike may not be suitable for people under 5’3″ or over 6’1″.
The forward mounted pedals can limit range of motion.

FAQ’s

Does the bike come fully assembled?
- It does not ship completely assembled. There will be some assembly required.

Is this exercise bike good for beginners?
- The eight-level magnetic resistance makes this bike compatible with beginners and experienced cyclists alike.

What are the folded dimensions of the bike?
- 56″ long x 15″ high x 22″ wide.

What is the power source for the monitor?
- The LCD monitor is powered by two AAA batteries. In order to maximize battery life, it is important to remove the batteries from the monitor when the bike is not in use.

Insider Tip

While the Exerpeutic Upright Exercise Bike does not come equipped with pedal clips for spin shoes, the bike’s standard sized crank allows for the installation of almost any arm/pedal combination.

Final Verdict

Technological advances have altered modern life in a variety of ways. On the positive side, it has made us more connected to the world by greatly enhancing the speed of communication. It has also improved our ability to work remotely and has therefore blurred the boundaries of traditional working hours. As such, there are perhaps more demands on our time now, than at any other point in history. All this means that it can be difficult for the modern adult to consistently schedule a couple of hours at the gym. Because of this, many of us simply give up the attempt. We decide, instead, to work out at home. This alternative is what has driven stationary bikes in the United States to become a $1.3 billion market. This much opportunity means the market is flooded with hundred of models from as many different manufacturers, which also means that picking the best upright exercise bike from so many options can be a challenge. Luckily, there are customer submitted exercise bike reviews just a short web search away.

During this Exerpeutic Folding Magnetic Upright Bike with Pulse review, we’ve found that it consistently maintains a 4.5 star customer satisfaction rating. It’s competitive pricing, collapsible design, and ability to meet the needs of beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts alike, easily make the best upright exercise bike currently available.

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