Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Cycle Bike Review
$209.00
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How long will the Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Cycle last?
The Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Cycle has a lightweight steel frame and can hold up to a claimed maximum of 300 lbs. of workout weight. Light use is recommended for this bike and consumers should keep in mind that fitness machines in this price range are not built to last for many years even with proper care. The manufacturer, Impex backs up the ME-709 Recumbent Cycle with a limited 2-year warranty only on the frame leaving consumers to purchase parts and provide labor if difficulties arise.
Brief Overview
The Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Cycle is a budget-friendly starter bike for those looking to enter the realm of indoor riding. It is basic and easy to use though the low warranty is troubling when it comes to lasting quality. Delivery is free when ordered from the MarcyPro.com site, but it comes unassembled so having a friend nearby will be handy when it arrives to help put it together with ease.
Overall Quality
The Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Cycle offers a few quality elements for those wanting to add a bit of comfort to their exercise regime. It has 8 levels of resistance for users looking to increase cardio health and burn fat in the comfort of a home setting and can be easily changed with a quick twist of a knob. Comfort abounds in the foam-covered seat that adjusts with a back-and-forth motion for either longer or shorter leg lengths while pedals securely hold feet during exercise rides. The console has a small LCD screen that displays a few different metrics to help track distance and speed but heartrate is not available with this machine. The frame is convenient to walk-thru, but one must be careful of the wider arms when entering even though they are nice to grab during workout frenzies.
Things we like
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✓budget-friendly
Things we dislike
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Xlow warranty
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Xseat does not recline
Specs
| Color | Black/Gray/Copper |
| Maximum Height | 37.5" |
| Minimum Height | 40 cm |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Maximum Height Recommendation | 6' |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Assembled Dimensions | 58"L x 20"W x 38"H |
History
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Conclusion
The Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Cycle is a decent choice for those looking to start their fitness journey and are on a limited budget. It is not intended for heavy use and the low warranty is disheartening in an industry that offers 10-year frame warranties on other models in similar price ranges. The orange color mixed into the build of the machine is also rather loud but luckily there are transport wheels that help easily move it aside when workouts are complete.