Marcy Foldable Upright Exercise Bike NS-652

I've had this exercise bike for about 7 months now, and have gotten a decent amount of use out of it during that time. I don't ride it daily or anything, I would guess maybe 2 hours per week on average, as a supplement to my regular daily walks that I take to try and stay more active. I'm 6ft 3in tall, and I can confirm that this bike does work for someone of that height comfortably. I'm not constantly bashing my knees into the handlebars or anything either (every once in a while I might lightly graze them, but that's about it.) If you're also 6'3" and concerned about whether or not this bike will work for you, it will. However, I do remember that the different versions being sold on this page had different models and height recommendations, so make sure you go with the "Upright White" one in particular if you want to be sure it will fit for 6ft 3in height. I don't usually use the collapsible features of the bike, and instead tend to leave it set up in a stationary place. If you do need to move it though, or store it away for a while, it weighs somewhere around 40lbs if memory serves, so it's not so heavy as to be impossible to work around. Do be careful though even then. I moved the bike around a lot when I first got it, intending to move it into the living room to use, and then back into the bedroom to store in a more out-of-the-way place. But it is a bit awkward to move around with something like that, and I tweaked my back a few times in a minor way from moving wrong while trying to carry and maneuver it through doorways and around furniture. So just be careful as you're moving it even though it's not super heavy. Ideally you can do what I eventually did, and find a place to keep it set up and stationary and use it as needed without having to move it around. And speaking of ideal, I would highly recommend you also get yourself a nice gel or foam bike seat cushion to put on it as well. They are not too pricey, perhaps around 15-20 dollars or so depending on the brand and model, and you'll want to double check the dimensions to make sure you get one that's a good fit, but the seat on this bike without a seat cushion felt uncomfortable, and before I had the seat cover for it, I couldn't comfortably use the bike for very long at all (then again, almost all bicycle seats are uncomfortable to me, so your experience may differ.) Adding a seat cover cushion didn't exactly make the comfort level go to 100% or anything, but it makes enough of a difference to be able to enjoy using it for an hour or so without issues. At first, i was super into using the little display that showed all the various metrics, and I usually just left it on the setting that cycles through all of them so I could watch the numbers change as I rode. But eventually the appeal wore off, and I ended up just removing the batteries and using the bike without worrying about the display, and that was fine. This is my first exercise bike I have owned, and I can say I have had a good experience with it, and continue to enjoy using it a few times a week. It has held up well, and I would get another one from this brand again in the future if it came down to it. For me the resistance settings are fine. I started with 4, but eventually settled on 5 as my ideal setting to just hop on and go without having to think about it. I tried 6 for a while and that was fine too, but some days for me it felt like a little too much resistance, where my goal was to ride for longer periods of time rather than push myself to reach higher and higher resistance limits, so 5 is where I keep it at most of the time, and I can just ride for longer periods with no trouble at all. Assembly was pretty easy too from what I remember, and the bike remains sturdy and feels like it will last for some time still. I don't have any concerns about build quality, especially not for the reasonable price for the equipment. It's also very quiet to use, so no need to worry about waking your housemates or causing a lot of ruckus in general. I think it's safe to say that I'm satisfied with my purchase, and feel like I already got plenty of value and use out of it even if it broke tomorrow. But I'm sure it will last for a long time, and I have no concerns about the overall quality. If you're also someone looking to get their first exercise bike like I was, and you're wondering if this will be a good choice, while I don't have experience with others to compare this bike with, I can recommend this one at least based on my own experiences with it. Just get a padded seat cover, and ideally find a good place to put it where you don't have to move it around too much, and you'll be set.

Wonderful bike for the price I paid (around $130 at the time). Just because these folding bikes look like folding ironing boards doesn't mean they aren't mechanically sound for what they do--it's a great design that I wish I had decades ago--lightweight and takes up little space. My bike snob friends scoff at me, but I don't care! Chances are their heavy, over-priced stationary bikes are sitting in their basement unused, when this folding bike can be moved around (in front of the TV or in the kitchen) whenever I want. It's no good to have an exercise bike if you never use it! However, I've only had it a short while and can't vouch for how long the parts will last--that is still to be determined. It seems well built, but not heavy-duty like a bike at the gym, so I wouldn't stand on the pedals, which would probably put too much force on the mechanism and might upset the center of gravity. The seat post flexes slightly in use at my weight (165 lbs), but seems sound. It is extremely quiet and doesn't even vibrate the floor when using it. There is no pulse monitor nor recumbent seat, but I have good balance and can kind of sit upright to relax the neck if I don't want to lean on the handlebars. I ordered the NS-652 model since I am 5' 10" male with medium-length legs, and it extends high enough for full leg extension, with room to spare, so I would expect that it would provide full leg extension for someone 5' 11", too. Some people don't prefer or want that much extension, so it might also work for someone 6' or taller if they like their legs a little bent. Knees might get close to the handlebars for taller people, but my knees have a lot of space. For much shorter people, Marcy has a smaller NS-654 model that might be more suitable. I was worried about some of the reviews mentioning that the seat is hard, but it's just dense foam like what you might have a gym, not hard like a board, with a seam around the back that is comfortable enough for me, but stationary gel/foam bike seat covers are available and not too expensive if that is a concern, which also has the nice benefit of increasing seat height another inch or so, too. Just make sure you get one big enough to fit the dimensions of the seat. I am a masters runner (do occasional races) and have a fitness bike for outdoor cross-training, but I'm using this stationary bike for indoor recovery of a sprained ankle, and the resistance level 8 does seem to provide about the same resistance level that I use on stationary bikes at the gym for a casual cardio workout, but I'm not a cyclist nor triathlete. Levels 1-8 do provide noticeably different resistance which is nice, since I can dial it down until my ankle heals. Sometimes I may just want to increase circulation, not necessarily get a cardio workout, and I can just hop on and off, doing 5-minute sessions throughout the day. The frame is well built, well-painted, well-packed with good instructions, comes with wrenches, and was easy to assemble (about an hour). I had to be careful threading in the 4 bolts that mount the handlebar assembly to make sure they weren't cross-threaded and stripped, but I took my time to hand-screw them in first to get them started and they were fine. And I had to take some time to make sure I got the correct orientation on the pedal safety straps by looking at various pictures before attaching. The photos don't do it justice. The one I received looks better in person than in the photo since it has a slightly darker shade of white and the seat is black only (no light patch on the back). The front part of the frame with dual bars is also thinner and looks better in person, something hard to tell in the side-view photos. It has a neat little flywheel that you can see spinning through the translucent housing. The LCD panel is spartan but seems to work well and changes between a scanning mode where it rotates through the speed, time, distance, calories, odometer, or you can press the button to stay on just one of them. It will automatically turn on and off when you pedal and stop pedaling, but you need to supply it with two AAA batteries which are not included. It also stands upright on its own when folded, a nice feature, and you can just fold it and stand it in a corner--no need to lean it against a wall, and it looks nice. It doesn't have wheels but is light enough for me to just lift and carry to where I want to put it, but it might be a little heavy for an old or frail person to lift, and I do have to lift my leg over knee height to get on on the seat, something to keep in mind if it's for someone lacking mobility. Folding and unfolding it is quick as long as I look to see when the holes line up for the safety pin as I fold the frame.

I've had this bike for about a year. I don't use it every week (in fact, in the warmer months it barely gets used at all because I work out in the great outdoors). But I do use it a fair amount in the winter months. I usually bike for 30 - 90 minutes at a time. It has served me well so far. What I like: It works for short people. I'm 5'3" and my legs are long enough to pedal this bike (and I don't even have it on the lowest height setting!). It is super quiet. While biking, I can watch TV, talk on the phone, or do anything else I would do in a near silent room. It makes a very quiet whirring noise, less than a typical small fan would make. I think it could be used in an upstairs room/apartment without causing any disturbance to the people below. It is light and easy to move around. As a small female, I like that I don't have to call anyone to help me move this around in a room. I can even take it up stairs by myself if I need to. It seems as if it will last for a while. Most of the parts seem sturdy, and none of the mechanical parts has failed so far. I like the different resistance levels. They provide a means of making the workout easier or more difficult, depending on how hard I want to work out on any given day. What I don't like: The computer seems flaky. The display that shows time, distance, calories, etc. sometimes blinks off on mine. When it comes back on, it sometimes resets, so I lose my time/calories/distance. This may just be a matter of needing to replace batteries or a loose connection, but I basically don't trust the information on the display. I also don't know how accurate the distance and calories burned are. This isn't really a problem for me, as I normally just ride for a certain amount of time (and I time it with a separate timer/stopwatch just in case the display blinks and forgets my time). But for people who are considering buying this with the intent of using the information on the display, you may want to check into that fully before purchasing. Again, it may just be something I'm doing wrong. I wish there was a shelf where I could rest my tablet or a book because it's easy to read while riding this bike (the position of the seat and pedals are such that I sit up straighter than I would on a regular bike). Overall I am very happy with this purchase, especially for the price. I've used it more than any indoor workout equipment I've ever had. I think that's because it's quiet, doesn't take up much floor space, and is always ready anytime I have a few minutes to work out.

I’ve been contemplating buying the expensive spin bike, you know the one. But I’m a beginner and have literally never taken a spin class in my life. I also am not about to pay $40/month for classes with said bike. So I figured I should just get a basic exercise bike that does what I need: cardio & resistance. I was so excited that I did my first ride immediately. PROS -SUPER EASY to assemble! It recommends 2 or more people for assembly but I did it by myself in 30 minutes with my 3 year old “helping” me (getting in the way and temporarily losing a few pieces lol) - As you can see, I have it on carpet; it made ZERO noise -sturdy -great resistance variance - the seat is fairly wide and comfortable enough. I ordered a seat cushion that’s arriving tomorrow but I’m fine without it for the short 20-30min rides that I do - great price - speedy delivery. I ordered it on Sunday night and it was supposed to come the following Sunday....it came in less than 48 hours (and I don’t have Prime) CONS (kind of?) - the pedal straps were difficult to get on so I gave up but they’re 100% not necessary - I’m 5’7” and I had it on the second highest seat setting, which was perfect for me. I’m not sure that it would be a good option for anyone taller than maybe 5’9” or with long legs. I obviously can’t speak for the shorter height; but I will say that I put it in the lowest setting just for gigs bc my daughter wanted to sit on it. She’s 3’3” and was about a foot away from touching the pedals haha. So I’m sure it’s fine for those 4’11” as advertised -doesn’t come with a water bottle holder or a shelf for phone/tablet like more expensive bikes do. I casted a YouTube video from my phone to the TV and followed along; that’s all I really need anyway I literally have no other complaints!! If you’re thinking about it, GET IT!

Nice bike, it’s super quiet and assembly wasn’t bad at all. I’m 5’9” and weigh 245 and it feels really sturdy. I’m happy with this purchase.

I purchased this Marcy Foldable Upright Exercise Bike about 5 weeks ago. This Prime item arrived in two days. If you have any experience with wrenches or allen keys (provided), the assembly was pretty easy maybe 20 minutes (with a few looks at the directions diagram). There's four screws for the handlebars, three for the seat, and four total for the legs. So first off, I'm 5ft 6in and I need to use the lowest seat post setting (I added a gel seat-cover which raises the seat a little bit). I am well below the 250lb max weight, so I can't comment on that. Even with the additional gel seat cover, my rear was sore for about the first week, but all is well now. This is my first exercise bike, and I am very happy with it so far. This no-frills bike does not come with any of the bells and whistles, but it fits my needs perfectly. I've used it daily for 60min minimum (in 20 or 30-minute blocks) for the last 5 weeks. It has 8 levels of resistance. I started on level 2 (very easy) for a day or two, then moved up to 3 for maybe a week, then level 4 for about a week. I have used level 5 exclusively for the past couple weeks and am very content at that level. It is very quiet and smooth to operate. I use it while watching my regular TV shows!! The display takes 2 AAA batteries (not included) and shows miles per hour, calories burned, miles this session and total miles used. I'm not sure how accurate these different functions are, I usually rely mostly on the timer. I use the optional pedal straps which are adjustable. I leave it in the usable position and have rarely folded it up. It's easy to fold, just pull the pin. Again, this in the no-frills model, the time and distance cannot be programmed, the display is not lighted, the handle bars are not adjustable, and the resistance control is a manual knob that you turn by hand. All that being said, for the price, this bike is the perfect entry level stationary bike. Before I made the purchase, I read many of the reviews posted here, and those reviews were overwhelmingly positive, which helped me decide to make the buy. If you're anything like me, you will be very happy with this exercise bike.

This is an adequate bike for short money. Easy to assemble and store. Seat is uncomfortable and the peddling resistance doesn't feel very smooth. Despite what other reviews say, this bike IS NOT large enough for taller people. I'm 5'11" and while it's physically possible for me to ride, I am not able to extend my legs the proper amount. If you're a shorter person who wants a cheap, serviceable, and easy to store bike, this may be for you. Otherwise just bite the bullet and buy something better.

I'm 5'9", 169 lbs and have a cranky left knee. At PT, I noticed they put me on an exercise bike first thing every time. I also noticed that pro tennis players do 10 minutes on a stationary bike after playing. So I started using my one at home for both. Trouble is I often play at places 50 minutes from home with no gym at all, so I have to wait till I get home to cycle which is not ideal. Having this bike means I can cycle directly after every match and when I travel somewhere by car! How cool! I am surprised and impressed how great this thing is. It was well packaged and easy to assemble. All the important parts seem pretty sturdy and yet the weight is low enough that is an easy lift. I used it for 10 minutes and found that after getting used to it, i got lost in the rhythm of it like I do on more expensive ones. A few notes though. I have the tension cranked up to 7 of 8. That feels good for cruising to me. If I wanted a real workout there isn't much more tension to get. I would have to get it from speed. It wouldn't be ideal if leg strenth was my goal. Plus, I am 5' 9" and have the seat up all the way. If you are taller it might not be big enough for you. Still those are not my worries. For what I want this is a 5 out of 5. If it does not last 5 or more years I will be disappointed and return here to let you know.

Se ajusta muy bien al abrirse y cerrarse, ocupa muy poco espacio. Y es resistente

Took me 5-10 minutes to put together on my own. It's a good, basic bike. Don't expect a super high resistance, but it is decent. It's perfect to get a bit of extra movement in throughout the day, especially with stay at home orders. I love to get on it for a few minutes intermittently throughout the day so I'm not just sitting at a desk all day long. I do additional exercise daily as well (strength training and circuits) so it's not my main source of movement, but this is the perfect little bike to increase your movement and get your blood pumping. I'm 5'9 and I place the seat midway to its full height. It's a solid and stable bike, suuuper silent. I live in an apartment building and I haven't had any issues with it making noise. If you don't buck around, you won't either! I'm so pleased with this purchase. I think the price is perfect for what it is. I was planning on folding it away at night because my apartment is tiny, but I use it so often that I don't even bother putting it away! It doesn't take much room at all, even fully open. Also, I padded the seat with a folded sweater at first, but my bum became accustomed to it after just two days. After that I just sat directly on the seat and I find it super comfortable now! I think there's a little adjustment period, as with many things. I hope you enjoy your bike as much as I do mine!

Great value for indoor fitness. Easy to assemble and to store due to it folding up.

El armado es fácil, se sugieren dos personas pero en mi caso lo hice solo y me tardé unos 40 minutos con ayuda tanto del instructivo (en inglés) como del vídeo tutorial de YouTube de la página oficial de la marca. No es muy estorbosa por si sola pero igualmente que sea plegable ayuda mucho, no abarca tanto espacio. No es tan pesada como parece, se puede mover con facilidad. En el uso, es totalmente silenciosa, yo hago ejercicio durante las noches 45 minutos promedio y creo que hago más ruido con la música de mis audífonos que con la bici. Eso si, recomendable un suelo totalmente plano porque en mi caso el suelo es ligeramente chipotudo lo que hace crujir los tubos de la base al pedalear muy rápido. Una maravilla para el precio, muy funcional y práctica para sesiones de ejercicios livianos (solo la uso hasta el nivel 3). Recomendable si es para una rutina de mantener la condición si haces home office.

I've had this bike for 9 months now and it still works as expected so I'm still satisfied with my purchase. Would I have been happier with a proper spin bike? Probably. BUT, I bought this bike because I knew I wouldn't have any room in my tiny space to keep a full-sized spin bike. So every time I wish I could stand up and peddle but can't, I remind myself why I have THIS bike. The fact that it can fold up is the prime selling point. It definitely doesn't have the same resistance as a spin bike or probably even a regular stationary bike but I think it's still pretty decent at its highest levels (7 or 8) to give you a workout. I sweat when I'm on this thing. I use it anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour a few times a week to add some variety to my home workouts. The magnetic resistance is great because it's virtually silent. Occasionally, I've experienced the clicking noise that some other reviews have mentioned but it seems to be sporadic and doesn't happen all the time or only when I've been cycling fast and for a long time. I usually have ear buds in though so maybe it happens more often but I don't hear it over the music so it hasn't bothered me and hasn't caused any noticeable problems in pedalling. The seat is a bit hard as some reviews have said and I considered buying a cushioned seat cover at one point because it seemed to be causing some nerve compression down one of my legs but that went away eventually and I think I just got used to the seat over time or maybe I just figured out how to reposition myself so that it didn't bother me anymore. I personally have no issues with the height of the seat and I can cycle comfortably on it. The best thing about this bike is how easy it is to fold and unfold in literally seconds with the pin. It really takes up a very small footprint once folded up. I also like that it's made of a pretty solid sturdy metal so you feel pretty secure on it. However, the pedals are plastic and even if the bike feels sturdy, I wouldn't stand up on it because the weight might break the pedals or there's a risk of tipping over the front since it's not balanced the same way a normal bike is. The worst thing about this model would be the lack of transport wheels. This bike was a bit less expensive that the model with the wheels so I decided to save a bit of money since I didn't think I would be moving it much and I don't. I keep it in the same spot precisely to avoid having to move it. It's not impossible to move since it's only about 40 lbs but it's still a bit of a pain on the rare occasion when I do want to manoeuvre it and that's when I wish it came with the little wheels in the front so I could tip it and drag it. My hack is to place the front "feet" on a towel so that if I ever do want to move it to clean the floor, I can just drag it on the towel without damaging the floor. Putting the bike together was fairly easy. I just followed the diagrams and made sure to be organized and figure out where all the parts go. I've been using the bike regularly for 9 months and haven't had to change the batteries yet for the display. The display is OK but I'm really not confident about how accurate it is for things like calories. It seems to calculate the same number of calories per time spent exercising whether I go fast or slow at the different resistance levels. Also, one shortcoming about this model is that there's no heart rate monitor. It would be nice if there was a heart rate measurement to really know how hard you're working out. For what it is, this bike meets my expectations and is good enough for me. Not too expensive and does the job.