Stamina Instride Cycle

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the folding cycle a couple of weeks ago and love it. It's been the talk of the office and everyone wants to borrow it from me! You have made me a fan and will probably will gain more from the reactions it's been getting. The only criticism I have, and it is very slight, is that I would like to have the ability to make more tension than it has the capability to do now. Other than that, I rate it a 10 out of 10!

Purchased this cycle to assist in Therapy after a knee replacement. The only criticism of the cycle is it has a tendency to move forward when peddling. The solution is to weight the front legs or put it against a stationary object to prevent it from moving. It definitely does what it was hoped to do.

My husband and I have tried to exercise, but busy lives just got in the way. So we thought we would try something that we could use during a time we were doing something else ~ ok, while we were watching TV! It has gotten us to do some form of exercise and that is what we were needing. Also, with our 'aches and pains' of getting older, it is super easy to set up and use. We trade off, and that is the only 'complaint' we have. I think we may have to get another one! It is perfect for those who have a hard time going to a gym, or finding a regular time slot to get out on the trail, or for anyone who has the pains of getting old but still needs to exercise. It is stable on the floor, does not move or jerk while pedaling, and is lightweight enough to lift for even the weakest of arm muscles. It is a good product.

I recently had 2 partial knee replacements and bought this product as part of my home rehab. Easy to move around. I used it while sitting in my chair, sitting from the side of the bed and actually in my bed. Kept my knees moving. Tension easily adjustable.

I had trouble with it scooting even on carpet so I put some inexpensive stick on rubber pads on all 4 legs and now it does not move. I really feel it work my lower stomach and hips. On a regular exercise bike it always hurt my knees. I don't need to lose weight in my knees so I would much rather feel the burn in my stomach. It does get hot around the pedals and to solve this problem just don't touch it. You don't go touching hot tailpipes on your car do you?

The folding cycle gives me the opportunity to do extra exercise (of my legs and arms) over and above my daily walk. As a retired person, I appreciate the moderate exercise as opposed to high intensity. It doesn't need to be done at a set time but anytime it suits. The folding cycle is compact and takes up very little space. It is easy to carry to any room for convenience. Admittedly, the peddle straps are not very adjustable, the tension doesn't work very well and the rubber feet do not prevent sliding.

This cycle is not meant for fitness. If you need to keep your knees limber (after surgery, etc) this does the trick. It is to be used when you travel and don't have access to a gym. The downside of this cycle is that the feet are made of a hard plastic and slide, then flip over. I have overcome that by using a non-slip pad underneath. Some have suggested butting it up against a wall. It works best if you sit in a dining chair rather than a couch. But for the price, it is a great buy!

I purchased the In Stride Folding Cycle approximately one month ago to support my knee replacement rehabilitation. The exercise i get with the little unit makes me feel as if I am making progress plus its compact size fits nicely into our small house. The cycle does slide on my floor; I have placed an inverted bath mat under it which keeps it stable. I am very happy with this purchase.

It works quite well and serves the purpose that it is intended. However, my husband recently had a stroke and I purchased this to help with his rehab. If he wears shoes the straps are not long enough to fit around and secure with the Velcro. He can not do it barefoot because the purpose is to keep his left foot straight and not turn which it does without the shoes to secure it.

I bought this a few months ago, and it is fine for arm exercise. However, the key won't tighten enough for giving good resistance, and the pedalling is too easy for me. I had not expected that from the description.