Folding Magnetic Exercise Bike X-Bike Fitness Cardio Workout Weight Loss Machine

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I use the 'racier' terminology very lightly here, as it's clearly not the focus of this entry level bike. Overall I am very happy with the items I have had from them, the price is amazing and I've not had any issue with service. Particular stand outs to me are:

As I began to start speed modulation, slowing down the bike's pace for corners and junctions, I realised just how in control I was of the bike. The tension levels seen are really meant for beginners or those that want to lose weight. As mentioned previously, this bike is meant to help you lose weight and improve your cycling speed. Moderate tension provides superior results when compared to slow cycling with intense tension levels. With this knowledge going off like a Belisha beacon in my head, my first outing on the Brand X Road Bike saw me enter a near state of panic on the crest of the first big descent on the bike. It would have had me reaching for a paper bag to breath into, had it not have been raining quite so much. Riding on the road in the rain has never been my most favorite of pastimes. Add to the mix, lengthy steep downhills, a set of cable pull Tektro rim brakes and my heart rate will continue to rise well after the change of hill direction.

I weigh around about 60kg /130lbs at the moment, and even with my not so spritely form these days, the bike was more than happy to respond to my efforts. The only other items of note are the touch points of the Velo unisex saddle, cork bar tape and the factory brand of plastic pedals. These are all perfectly fine to get you rolling out the box, but are relatively easy swaps, which can all make a huge improvement to your riding experience . Brand X Road Bike: the ride It became almost instantly apparent the stem length was around 10mm too long for me and I felt a little stretched out. I also typically run a 40cm-wide bar and my arms felt splayed out on this. Ok, so these gear ratios are far off the current top end road bikes, which are equipped with up to 2x12 speed set ups, but it's still a impressive to see a highly respected brand used on a bike this cheap.

I love the fact that the Brand X Road Bike is transparently honest about what it is. There's no dressing up in shiny red lacquered wide tubing here pretending it's aero. As Tyrone Davis once famously sung 'What goes up must come down' and it's the descending sections of riding the Brand x Road Bike where I had most trepidation.

X-Bike Exercise Bike at a Glance

One of the big stand out features for me is that the Brand X Road Bike comes dressed inShimano Tourney 2x7 speed (14-28T), with Prowheel 34/50 chainrings and 170 cranks. The ProForm X-Bike gives a choice of eight resistance levels, so you can warm up with easy pedaling and then increase the intensity as you ride. Maximum tension on the X-Bike is relatively light, however. Heavier resistance would add significantly to the bike’s cost. PLANET X is an award winning,cycling and outdoorequipmentstore,offeringa huge range ofclass-leadingbikes and kitat unbeatable prices. They're committed to providing you withtheright products, expertise and support you need,so you canspend more timeenjoying cycling and the great outdoors. When you have more gears to select from and better stopping power, you aren't required to constantly be leaning on the edge of uncomfortable for optimal performance. I would typically choose more evenly matched tyre pressures and this may have affected the ride experience as a result.