PACKING / First impression:
An even more compact, with a total of 6 plastic straps well secured, sturdy cardboard.
After opening: The content is well secured to prevent slipping and chafing, minor parts are all individually wrapped in foil. All small parts (screws, nuts, washers, tools) were complete.
The first impression was absolutely positive.
CONSTRUCTION / Second impression:
The assembly instructions on top (so should be with all the cardboard!) Is logical and sensible structured, easy to understand (good German without grammatical errors, which is not self-evident!), Perfectly adequate imaged (step-by-step construction) and also includes a well-crafted introduction to the training phase.
All construction parts are clearly labeled, confusion ruled other parts thereby.
The structure itself is designed very easy. Although I took my time (I enjoy something like this from anticipation), the whole thing was done in 40 minutes (including storing the packaging material). The tool provided is sufficient. To avoid damaging the aluminum nuts by the spanners, I have a ratchet with socket wrench used (as a precaution).
The second impression was absolutely positive.
Qualitative assessment:
Everything fits perfectly, the finish of the parts properly, the weld seams on the double frame immaculate. Only the end caps of the two feet smell something for auto tires, but not pushy. Nothing is loose, the exercise bike is flat and completely stable, even with heavy trampling.
FUNCTIONAL IMPRESSION:
I am 1.70 meters tall and weigh 68 kg. This exercise bike is by its ergonomics her perfect for me. The saddle is quite comfortable and big enough for my standards, but of course not sprung, the padding is very thin. Who no longer sat for some time on a saddle, probably need three to four 'meetings', until his rump used to the hardness. The saddle is stable bolted with three bolts on a square tube, which is a perfect fit in the guide tube movable and adjustable to the desired height. The lock at the desired height makes a reliable and stable impression. My wife (1.62 m) is in the deepest Sattelpositon a comfortable and ergonomically good seating position. However, shorter people should get into trouble.
The pedals are large enough, attaching the plastic loops is simple and reliable and allows a good anatomical adaptation to the feet. Since I prefer a kicking without shoes, the note is important that slipping of the feet is reliably prevented by the gripping surface of the pedals and straps.
While kicking I feel the distance to the curved fixture extremely pleasant. It allows different grip positions (bottom, side, top) what a relaxing weight transfer allows. The two hand pulse sensors function reliably, the pulse value will appear relatively quickly and stabilizes after a few seconds.
The training computer is pre-assembled, it needs only one cable to be plugged together. The displayable values are clearly and perfectly adequate for my needs. Thus, the training computer is self-explanatory, the operator, which is still described in the manual, very simple. Highlight is the excellent readability of the display (sufficiently large numbers, very good contrast). Saves Batteries (2x AAA, included), it also turns off automatically after longer periods of from.
I was surprised then but the smoothness while pedaling and smooth, easy to read resistance setting. I can only wonder about the criticism of so many reviewers, which indicate the amount of the maximum adjustable resistance as insufficient and therefore devalued this product. Maybe was yes rectified in the meantime by the manufacturer. For my needs (and I do regular aerobic exercise) is the maximum resistance completely sufficient and also the gradation of 8 levels achieved in practice. Perhaps these reviewers should have time increase the cadence. Amazing what the relatively small flywheel does here. The top is made of transparent Plexiglas of Treteinrichtung, and offers a view on the gold shiny flywheel and the belt. My impression: We play with open cards. Kicking is very pleasant, uniform, round and almost noiselessly.
Even with rapid force of this exercise bike is perfectly stable, nothing wobbles or creaks.
SUMMARY / CONCLUSION:
The many good reviews have encouraged me to purchase this exercise machine and I am completely satisfied. Of course, I have previously considered the few negative reviews (one star, two star, three star) and especially the comments. Really any criticism was taken up by an employee of the company Ultra Sport and answered in extremely serious and more accommodating form. Where there is such a thing today? In a two year warranty and this customer proximity you can not go wrong. I for one have for this purchase an all-around good feeling.
UPDATE 07 January 2015:
Even after 9 months and regular use, I am completely satisfied and stop the "five stars" fixed. After about 3 months I have only tightened the screws on the seat bottom and on both feet using the supplied two keys (allen key and fork) something.
