Review by G. Fortuna for Diamondback Fitness 500Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike
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Before I bought this bike I did a lot of research on the Schwinn 230. I was getting ready to buy it and decided to go to Sears to check it out. My first impression of the Swchinn is that it looked cheap. I rode it for awhile and was not impressed. I decided to look elsewhere.

I decided to go with the Diamondback 500SR. With nowhere to test this bike I took my chances. At only $399 I figured it would also be pretty cheap looking and feeling, but it was worth a shot.

It arrived in a large box. I was worried when I opened it that I would find hundreds of pieces to put together. To my surprise there were only about ten pieces that I needed to put together.

It took me less than an hour to put together. I only got stumped a couple of times. The directions were asking for screws that we’re not in the hardware kit. It turned out that they were already screwed in where they were supposed to go. I just needed to unscrew them, align the part and then screw it back in. It was very easy to put together.

The bike and display look better than the Schwinn’s, in my opinion. It rides about the same.

I was looking for a recumbent bike because of some major lower back problems that I have. This bike is very comfortable. The adjustments on the seat back give me the support that I need.

The only issue I do have is the fan. Give me a break. If you’re going to spend time on designing a bike with a fan on it make sure it displaces measureable air.

I have a gym at work with a couple expensive recumbent bikes. The Diamondback bike cannot compare to these. You do get what you pay for. However, for $399 I’m happy with my purchase.

Review by I. Mendez for Diamondback Fitness 500Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike
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I was very excited on receiving my Diamondback exercise bike. I used it for a couple of weeks and loved it. Then all of a sudden it started making a loud noise very time I peddled. After reading my manual and trying to get information regarding possible repair I was suprised to find out that because i bought thru Amazon my warranty on the exercise bike was invalid. Since i was under my 30 days i made the decision to return the bike because it was defective. I which that i can replace with another one, but i don’t want to have an item that has no warranty. I will have to look elsewhere for my future purchase.