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I am looking to get a budget exercise bike for my wife and I to use. Neither of us are super active but want something basic and simple that we can use for 30 minutes or so a few times a week to keep us in shape. We have a new baby so need something at our house that is fast and simple. Doing some research I was thinking about getting this YOSUDA exercise bike with Magnetic resistance bike

I want something that is magnetic to reduce wear and tear and will fit our sizes. (I am 6 ft 1" and she is 5 ft. 1"). It says it works for 6 foot so it should work for me if just a little small. Has anyone used this? Do they like it? Is it cheap junk?

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[-] CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 days ago

They tend to hold some value, but occasionally they pop up. Good luck! For the rowers, all versions will give a good workout, but the monitor has changed over the years. You can check the production era for all the models (A through D/E).

[-] dumples@piefed.social 3 points 4 days ago

I have some friends with rowers. Might get one of those instead of a bike

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