Life Fitness XCODE-C1-5 Upright Cycle-XCODE

Advantages: Gives choice of total/upper/lower body exercise
Disadvantages: not suitable for a tall person

...I have used this bike for over an year now. Delta Freeway cycle is recommended by manufacturer for users under 120 kg body weight. I did not find any specification for height. We found that when the seat is adjusted to the highest position stability of cycle is reduced. Good for height range 5'3" to 5'11". Was not suitable for our guest who was 6'1". Seat adjustment to suit different height is difficult but not too bad. Sometimes very hard to fit the screw in the right slot! Seat is not very comfortable if you want to use it for longer periods, you might end up with a sore bottom, ok for short use. Resistance adjustment is erratic, there are no position markings and if often not proportional to turning of screw. Like half turn can make it quite strong resistance at times and sometimes its not quite so!! Good points: Good manual... Read review

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Advantages: Vast array of facilities
Disadvantages: Too many kids!

...The club is located in a residential area, easy to reach with plentiful parking if you're in a car, but limited bus services. As for cycling - you'd think a leisure complex would know better! Only a couple of uncovered cycle racks. The club itself is very large and features: A big open plan gym, featuring separate weights and aerobic areas 9 indoor tennis courts (carpeted) 8 badminton courts (also carpeted) 5 outdoor tennis courts 3 squash courts Indoor pool Outdoor pool Separate kids' pool Spa, sauna + steam room beauty salon sportswear shop cafe/bar Sporting Facilities - Having visited plenty of gyms, I can wholeheartedly say they are top notch. The gym equipment is on the whole excellent, though some newer fixed weights would be nice. However, there are ample aerobics stations, including treadmills, lay-back and upright cycles... Read review

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Advantages: VFM, Light, good components, nice seating position
Disadvantages: Not a mountain bike

...I already owned an ageing Raleigh racing bike, and I always felt that I would enjoy cycling more if I was not battling against the bike so much. So this year, I bought myself a San Rafael City Bike, by Marin. I am suprised to see that Marin were not already in the ciao headings. I don't know a great deal about bikes, but I know enough to know I like this bike! It has front suspension, and a mountain bike look, but with nice road tyres. It is lovely and light, and has excellent push/pull gear changers - bit like my old grifter! I like the upright seating position. I am using the bike to go to work, and leisure cycling at the weekends. I wont be doing much off roading, but I know I could go off-road if necessary. Not mountain climbing, but honestly - how many people with mountain bikes actually use them for that purpose... Read review

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