VANSWE Recumbent Exercise Bike for Adults Seniors - Recumbent Bikes for Home with Magnetic Resistance, Bluetooth and App Connectivity, Pulse Sensor

With so many recumbent bike choices on line, it was a task to compare features. I was glad I took the time to find the Vanswe. With the weight range, up to 380 lbs, I felt that the bike had to be very sturdy. It was also in a price range that made sense. Since it arrived, I could not be more impressed with the bike and the tech support. The bike came in a heavy duty carton with several nylon straps to prevent damage and easy opening. Each component had its own foam slot. Assembly instructions were great and even included an IPB so you could see every part on the bike. In less than an hour, I was riding the bike and was amazed that it made no noise at all. When deciding on this bike, I was also drawn to the seat size and thickness. The seat and backrest are great. Everything has worked perfectly. I however, cannot speak to the Bluetooth process as I do not have a smartphone. I called to register the bike and claim the extra gift that was offered. Their phone answered right away and I got to talk to a live person. Had a question about the seat rail locking lever and got the answer right away. I also asked about the peddle strap that was pictured on the website. Both extra gift and straps with peddles arrived in a few days. I have received two calls from Vanswe. The first was to ask how I was doing with the bike and did I have any questions. The second was to assure that the gift and peddles had arrived. Having bought hundreds for item on the internet, I can’t remember any vendor calling after the purchase to see how I was doing. This speaks volumes as to the quality of support. Seeing that our Medicare advantage programs will pay the entire cost of the bike, my wife will be ordering a second bike soon.

I am more than happy with everything about this! I purchased it to help me with total knee replacement recovery. It was delivered when promised. My husband and I aren’t the handiest but one of the reasons I chose this one after reading tons it reviews was for the ease or putting it together. I can’t believe how well packaged this all came. Everything was numbered and sealed so no parts could be lost. I found a great video online that showed you step by step how to put it together. This, with the great written instructions made putting this together a breeze. Takes about 45 min but not hard to do. It seems to be sturdy but not bulky. I can get seated easily even with my bad knee. The seat is very comfortable. I am so glad I chose this one. It was reasonably priced and all the parts seem heavy duty and well made. It is also very quiet.

This recumbent bike is great! I’m 5’5” and it fits me perfectly! It’s easy to get on and off and feels very sturdy and safe. I’m a large woman and it doesn’t wobble at all. My son put it together for me and said it went fairly well. It looks sharp and it’s pretty quiet too. The reason for my four star review is that it doesn’t have Bluetooth. It says it does, but it has no “Bluetooth” or “connect” buttons, just mode, set and reset. Pretty easy fix, I just had to buy a 20 dollar cadence sensor for it. Not a big deal, but kind of a bummer, as I was excited to pedal and explore new worlds with my virtual reality headset with the app Holofit and with my tablet with the app Kinomap. I’ll just have to wait a couple of days for the cadence sensor to arrive!!! All in all, it’s a good buy and I’m very pleased with it! I’m looking forward to some FUN exercise!!

I was reading reviews all over the place - some said it would live up to all of its 380 lbs weight capacity, others said it probably wouldn't be good for anyone over 200 lbs. I have found that it is very sturdy, and the capacity given is probably accurate. It's really sturdy for such an inexpensive exercise bike. I've ridden a regular bike, but new to a recumbent exercise bike, and I find the lower tension levels to be plenty for someone just starting out with this kind of equipment. I did not experience any noise, it was very smooth. I'm not using the pulse sensor so I can't comment on that, but as someone who's short and round, this bike works great - the seat back leans slightly back which can be helpful for folks who have a tummy that might get in the way when pedaling. I am not really using the screen since I just track with my own wrist tracker, but it does measure distance, time, etc. And there's a place you can put a book or your tablet or phone to entertain you while you pedal. I'm 5'1" and it's completely fine for me, the seat easily glides back and forth and locks in place to adjust to different heights. It's relatively small which is good for a small space. It is a long process to put together, and easier with 2 people, but following the visual instructions is pretty straightforward. I definitely recommend!

I was skeptical about this item due to the low price. However, I am pleasantly surprised at the quality and relative ease of assembly. Assembly: It took me about 90 minutes to assembly, 30 of which involved unwrapping the yards of tape, plastic, and styrofoam in which the bike is packed. The bike comes with a box wrench and combo Allen wrench/screwdriver needed for assembly. The most important tool for assembly however is a box cutter to open the box and free the pieces. The actual assembly was easy--in the first step, make sure to attach the two base pieces in the correct place. The one with wheels goes on the front with the wheels facing forward and slightly down. Bike: Once assembled, the bike is VERY sturdy and balanced. No movement front-to-back or side-to-side. There is a knob at the bottom of the frame below the seat that can be adjusted so there are five contact points to anchor the bike. You can easily move it by lifting the rear of the bike and using the small rollers on the front. This might be tougher on carpet as opposed to a smooth surface. The only flimsy part of the bike is the plastic monitor. The edge on top of the monitor fits a cell phone, Kindle, or tablet. It is not deep enough for a book. The footprint of the bike is great for a small space. I would guess you need a space about 3' x 5' to use the bike; 2' x 5' when it is not in use. Use: This bike is very quiet, as advertised. I use a fitness tracker so I have not connected the monitor to the apps noted in the instructions. I used the monitor to gauge speed. The resistance adjustment is pretty easy to access while riding and can be adjusted while you ride. One caution is that this is not a bike for someone six feet or taller. I am about 5' 9" in workout shoes, and there is only a couple of inches left to adjust the seat for someone taller. The seat is comfortable. The back rest is also comfortable, but gets warm. A mesh back rest would be a better design. Conclusion: I highly recommend this bike if you need a low-cost, high-quality recumbent bike, do not have much space, and want something quiet to operate.

See updates below: This starts a review that I will update periodically for at least a year. I'd ask that others who have given 5 star reviews update their reviews so that a picture of long-term function and reliability can emerge. I was actually surprised at the excellent quality and "fit and finish" of this machine. Despite claims that the instructions are bad, I found them to be clear and straightforward (ignoring some minor text errors due to a non-English writer-- those don't affect the information). Assembly is easy enough for a 76 year old with a bad back to complete with no issues and in a short time (45 minutes is reasonable). Even the included tools are comfortable to use and didn't require going to my toolbox. Looks good and operates fine on completion. 5 stars but a few notes. Two areas of slight weakness: the slide box that controls the seat lock could use a stronger housing. No complaints shown in reviews that I saw, but time will tell. The computer is limited and requires extra hands-on to make setting changes and has a rather cheap feel. We'll see. The seat is reasonably comfortable but cyclists should note that the peddles (good quality!) Have an in-seam max distance of only about 29 inches. Height is irrelevant if you have long legs. In that case you would have to place the peddles under your arches rather than under the balls of your feet. For me, the distance at max is perfect. 6'+ individuals would need to accommodate. How the computer holds up is yet to be seen. But if it failed, I think the bike will still work without those functions displayed. I would want to find a replacement computer. 5/22/24: A month later, I'm still happy with this recumbent bike except for the "computer". As noted, it's a bit clumsy to use but acceptable if not for the failures I've observed. In addition to "Distance", one of the display items is "Odometer" -- continuous session by session accumulated mileage. This morning, it reset to 0 instead of the 67 miles over the past month. Accumulated mileage is important to me while trying to redevelop strength after several years of minimal activity due to injury. Another issue affects the "Heartbeat" sensor. The "instructions" say it may start at a false high rate, but should quickly settle down to real results. Mine has never started high but always starts at low 70s and works very slowly over about 5 minutes up to actual(?) heartrate. Not satisfactory, but not a key measure for me, so I'll leave my original review pending... The net is that the "computer" appears to be marginal at best. As long as the" bike" remains basically functional I'm satisfied -- others may have different needs. If the "computer" fails to properly monitor my session time and session distance, that would be a major hit although it could be replaced with a Fitbit, etc. That should not be a requirement. BTW, the instructions show how the bike can be used with fitness apps downloadable from an app store. Not of interest to me.

My wife's old exercise bike was a standard type, and she found that it made her back hurt. We ordered this one, and it is much better for her, giving her back much needed support. Assembling the bike took a while, especially the initial unpacking of all the parts. The only problem I had assembling it was the seat locking lever, which I put on upside down the first time. Once it was together, it was remarkably sturdy. It has electronic readouts for time, distance, speed, and even calories burned. You can even download an app and put your phone on the handlebars so that you see an imaginary terrain that you are pedaling through, but my wife prefers to watch TV while she's on it. The base even has hidden wheels that allow you to lift up one end and droll it to a different location with ease.

Maybe I'm spoiled after having owned a Schwinn 220 recumbent exercise...I moved a few years ago and gave that away, so I recently bought one of these thinking it was similar...since I have nothing else to compare this new bike to, I'll compare it to the Schwinn. This new bike looks very similar, but there are a few differences: 1.) The seat adjustment mechanism is friction-based on this, not a sturdy pin like on the schwinn. But I actually kind of like the new bike for this, the schwinn pin based system was a pain in the butt to adjust. I'm concerned how well the nylon piece that keeps the friction will hold up after a lot of movement (my wife and I are a foot different in height and we both use this bike, so there's a lot of adjustments being made) but time will tell. 2.) The schwinn bike had a great computer that had multiple workout programs that automatically adjusted the tension. This new bike has a "computer" that inaccurately measures your heartbeat, inaccurately shows you how fast you'd be pedaling if you were riding a normal bike, and inaccurately measures burned calories. All tension adjustments on this new bike are done manually with a very loud clicking knob. But the computer does have a ledge to hold your ipad...so I guess that's something. 3.) The schwinn had no bluetooth capability, so I was excited to see that feature added to this bike. Unfortunately, you can only use it with a half-baked app that is half written in chinese, which wont let you switch to imperial units from metric, and has dubious information permission requests on your phone. The bluetooth is pretty much useless. If you were using that as a decision to buy one, skip it. 4.) The assembly was very quick and easy, and the packaging was very well thought out. The schwinn was a bit tougher to put together if I recall correctly. To summarize, this bike is basically an adjustable pedaling device. You could find a device that you put on the floor and pedal for much less money. Don't be fooled by claims in the marketing, you wont get anything of use from the electronics on it. But, at 200 bucks, the weight capacity is nice, and so far it seems sturdy. Not the worst purchase I've made, but definitely ranks among the most disappointing. I'll use it...but I'll be daydreaming about my Schwinn while I do.

This item is pathetic and built extremely cheap. I would not recommend it to anybody. Buying a $150 bike from Bunnings would be a much better choice. My bike I purchased failed (belt broke) just outside of a year and the seller has shown no signs of helping me to get it repaired. Pathetic seller and pathetic product. DO NOT BUY!!!

The bike is great it's small quiet and does what you need. Sadly it's advertised as being compatible with kinomap and after trying for ages to get it to work I contacted kinomap. It does link to the bike via Bluetooth but there's no resistance at all. Kinomap have replied telling me that vanswe does not work on thier ap. You can connect via FTMS and follow the maps but that's it no resistance no difference whether on flat ground or on a hill. Kinomap said they will contact vanswe and see if they want adding to the compatibility list but have said the best thing when buying a bike is to check on the kinomap site first and look at the list of compatible makes. Sadly we did that after and its not on there. It's also not on the list of compatible zwift list either. But i havent triws yo connect it to that one 🤷‍♀️So I guess we will watch the scenery and increase the resistance ourselves. It's put a real downer on the bike to be honest because it is a great little bike and fits all of us here from 5' to my husband over 6' and takes the weight that was needed. If you're buying this to use in conjunction with one of the aps then look into it deeper first. Otherwise buy and enjoy 😊