Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Bike / Rower
Featuring a battery-operated monitor displaying speed, distance, time, calories burned, and heart rate, this two-in-one machine combines a recumbent bicycle and a rower for two types of low-impact strength and cardio workouts. Moving a pin switches from one mode to the other. In either bicycle or rower mode, magnetic resistance provides a quiet, smooth workout, whose intensity can be varied by turning an eight-position knob without interrupting a workout. A foam-padded seat glides (more…)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice unit
This unit is quiet and well made. Love how easy it is to convert to either exercise. My only complaint would be the angle of chair for biking, would like it more straight but…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good purchase
We purchased this bike to help strengthen legs after an illness…it is exactly what it says it is….
To open this review I would like to explain the service and process I needed to go thru to get the equipment up and running, Then a product review.
I purchaced this in the middle of march and it was delivered 4 days late in a box that looked very torn up. It was only being held together by the plastic bands, the box had been torn apart at both ends. Because I received it late I did not have time to assemble it for a week. When I began to assemble I noticed that I was missing screws, bolts, and the ‘included’ tools. So I went online to ask about this. On the Stamina website a form is provided for serial number to be included with any request. I went over every part included and every page of the manual and could not come up with a number. I found a place in the manual that told me where to look for the sticker with the number, but I did not have any such sticker. I sent the request anyway with my explination. After 2 weeks I had no response so I called their support number. A friendly person told me that she could see my request in the system but there was a delay getting parts for this item because it was receiving a lot of orders for parts. A package was eventually shipped to me and it included almost everything I needed. I tried to assemble again and got as far as step 6. I needed a carrige bolt to go thru the beam that was not included. I decided to go around stamina on this one and purchaced the bolt at Lowes. The instructions are very plain and would do well to take a page from IKEA and give a few more pictures.
Now my bike/row machine is working and ready. 2 months after purchace.
A metric socket set is a big help if you want to assemble quickly. The provided slim flimsy wrench is a pain.
PRODUCT REVIEW.
The bike / row machine is completly as described in function. The computer however is very poor. The handheld heartrate monitor is like a carnival weight guesser. I am a very in shape 27 year old and i can check my heart rate before i begin working out and it will read 95-105. during my workout the numbers jump all over from 70 to 115 with no reason. I have tested this theroy many times before adding this to my review, it does not measure a good BPM. The buttons other than MODE do not function and must be for asthetics. The bike display does turn on when the row machine or bike is used and turns off by itself as it should. The calories burned is very optomistic compared to the gear at my gym. The other readouts are good but when taken as a whole I largly disregard the readouts altogether except for time of workout. Needless to say the computer here is the large dissappointment of the item.
The magnetic system for bike and row machine are good. It provides a good range of resistance but I don’t beleive that the resistance is tied into the ‘calories burned’ computer as level 8 registers same as level 2.
There could be a tougher setting too, as for rowing at maximum resistance is still a bit soft for the strong arm. I was hoping for some extra excercise by holding the row bar palm up and pulling for curls but there isnt enough ‘weight’ to make this worthwhile for me.
The row machine is very quiet! This is a redeeming quality that the bike really needed. The bike is quiet too but can get clanky if you accellerate hard as the weight shifts laterally. This is rare however.
The rollers and pedals seem up to the task and look and feel durable. I will update if needed if parts wear out prematurly. The fold up is quick and very easy. I actually had no intention of ever folding this away after I assembled it. Now i realize how effortless and quick it is I have been folding it in the corner. The seat is adaquate and built for the 20 minute workout. Beyond a half hour I find the firmness too much to continute to sit, especially when using as a bike. I have boney hips however and I do find a lot of workout equipment seats too wide and hard.
I weigh 180 and am 6′3″ I can extend fully with the row machine and never hit the rear stopper. Also I have plenty of legroom to lock in the bike and could actually extend the seat and lock it in a position for an even loger legged person. I wish cars were this roomy.
The item is easy to handle, lightweight enough to move alone. I am overall glad to have it and hope it stands up to continued use, it looks like it will. Well worth the money just for its solid feel and apparent quality. Apart from getting it up and running I can definatly reccomend this piece of equipment. ITEM 4/5 CUSTOMER SERVICE 2/5 Overall 3.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent dual use home exercise machine
First, it’s important to note that you’re not going to get the same level of quality with home fitness equipment as you will in the gym.
Don’t hesitate to buy this bike/row machine! It’s an awesome product — or should I say “two products in one.” I couldn’t find any reviews on this machine and am happy to be able to provide one to interested parties. Of course we wanted to see this product in person before we spent the money on it, and that took awhile where we live. We’re glad we persevered. It was relatively easy to put together. The seat is very ergonomically positioned. As a bike it is easy to adjust not only where the seat is, but also the tension level on the biking. Biking is smooth and quiet. The knob to change from bike to row machine is under the seat and therefore a little awkward to reach, but it couldn’t be simpler to change the function. Just turn the knob and you’ve switched from rowing to biking or vice versa! The row machine has the same easy adjustment on the tension and really smooth, quiet rowing action. It has several features on the electronic monitor, ‘though I must confess I’m not really interested in that aspect. Considering the amount of time I like to spend on the machine, the seat could use a touch more padding. Other than that and the placement of the conversion knob I have absolutely no complaints or reservations about the machine(s). We got it to exercise while watching TV and it’s perfect for that with its quite operation. The only question that remains is how it will hold up over time, but it seems very sturdily built with little to go wrong. We anticipate using it happily for a long time to come and consider the money very well spent. Happy rowing/biking!
4.0 out of 5 stars
We love it
We are very pleased with this bike/row machine. It shipped much faster than promised, was easy to assembly and is easy to operate.
I tried a few other rowing machine before this purchase. I rate this rowing machine as barely average, rowing machine alone 6 out of 10 because I like the seating and overall study structure. Rowing handle could be longer.
- The computer is cheap with no programing option or upgrade from manufacturer, I give this 4 out of 10
- The rowing machine foot rest was made for someone with foot size-9 and not larger. The strap does not secure properly and some what uncomfortable. In summary the foot guard for rowing machine is 2 out of 10.
I like the bike and rate it 8 out of 10. The seat is comfortable, again the foot guard is poor.
- The foot strap/guard could be better, I rate this as 4 out of 10.
Summary: I like it, for $499 this product is average. I hope the manufacturer looks to improve and offer interchangeable parts and computer.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good for simple at home “non-exercise”
This is a cheaply made product, but it’s good if you want something simple to use at home. It’s super silent, so if you’re looking for a low to medium impact exercise that you…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great
All in all this is a great product, I had it put together in under two hours. It works well and offers a little bit of variety to your workout.
4.0 out of 5 stars
i hate exersizing, but i like this machine….
i bought this last week after much thought and consideration. i am not in shape and have asthma to boot so i wanted something i would stick with.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Average Bike/Average Rower (not good at any one)
Opened and assembled the recumbent bike and row machine yesterday. First of all the box came pretty beat-up.