Marcy CL202 Magnetic Cycle

Advantages: None at all
Disadvantages: too difficult even on the lowest setting

...I had one of these excercise bikes, used it once and gave it to a friend. I bought it from Index or Argos, cant remeber which for £100. It was a self assembly job which was not too difficult but on using the cycle it was a nightmare. Because it use magnets instead of a friction belt you had to constantly strain to keep the wheel going unlike a conventional cycle which sort of free wheels a bit. I used this excercise bike for less then 5 minutes and my legs were like jelly when I got off. I have since given it to a friend. It was a total waste of money and would not recomend it to anyone.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: small, easy to use, cheap
Disadvantages: not accurate

...but off center. This magnet acts as a counter when it passes the sensor. Yay ! its fitted I think, now to just setup the computer. Setting up the computer is slightly harder than fitting it, I have not counted them but it claims to have 29 functions. To start off with you set the language, clock, wheel size, your weight and if you have cycled with a different computer you can enter the mile you have done. As I was starting from scratch I entered what I needed, the confusing part at first is that some of the functions have 2 parts to it. The reason for having 2 parts is that you can use this computer on another bike that has different wheel size - but that got me thinking why is there only 1 sensor then ? anyway, to set the wheel size so that the mileage is worked out correctly it doesn't have standard wheel sizes - that's odd your thinking... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Everything about this shoes and idea of having that type of shoes
Disadvantages: none

...If you think that people who have this shoe are maniacs or sportsmen's only - you are wrong. That type of shoe (with cleats) is the best possible solution for you, your cycling comfort and safety. Got them for over one year now and they are still in one piece and perfect condition. I had a number of serious accidents, but thanks idea of cleating into pedals- I went through with cuts and bruises only. Just imagine yourself commuting on a busy road and accidently someone bumps your rear wheel. Normally you would felt over or fall on his mask. Not when having them. They will hold you on bike or help to accumulate most of force. I mean not shoes itself  They won't let you leave bicycle unless you want it or force is so strong. All things am telling you now taking from my own cycling experience so I believe that is best... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful