Got the peddler yesterday and put it together and used it last evening. It's a very substantially constructed item- nothing cheezy about it. Being relatively heavy, it doesn't slide around easily when you use it.
The great thing about it is that it is simple to assemble: two screws attach the 2 feet parts to the peddle mechanism and those screws have nice, large, smooth knobs that you turn to tighten down- no sharp ends or tiny screw heads requiring any tools to try to work with arthritic fingers. Also, the knob regulating peddle resistance is smooth and well-made too. This is a great feature- being able to make it harder to peddle as you get stronger (this way you can continue to get stronger).
Foot peddle straps are nice and large and there's no open peddle mechanism or exposed chain to get clothing caught in- and the peddling action is very smooth.
All-in-all it's a high-quality item, not some chintzy thing and it appears to be made to last. Also recommend anyone with knee arthritis to check out Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis. Drive Medical Pedal Exerciser with Attractive Silver Vein Finish, Silver Vein (Knock down)
For $20, this little exerciser does a pretty good job.
It only took a minute or two to put it together. Mine smelled a bit like motor oil when it was fresh out of the box, but I haven't noticed the scent since. (My cat seems to love the smell of it, though, and likes to sleep leaning against the bars. Go figure.)
As others have noticed, some of the metal parts near your legs get hot when you use it, so you might want to wear sweatpants or long socks to protect yourself. (Your legs won't normally touch those metal pieces, but the machine is light enough that it's not always stable.) It's true that there isn't a lot of resistance, and when you tighten the knob enough to get some, it's difficult to have a smooth pedaling cycle. Still, even without much resistance, all you have to do is keep pedaling--your heart rate will go up and you'll start to feel it.
I'm reasonably pleased and probably would have given this four stars since it's so inexpensive, but the rubber "feet" on the bottom have left dark, oily stains on my tan carpet after only a couple of uses. To be safe, you might want to clean the feet thoroughly before you put it together, or use the exerciser on a surface you don't mind getting dirty. - Exercise Bike - Stationary Bike - Cheap Exercise Equiptment - Exercise'
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