JLL® JF100 Home Exercise Bike, 2025 New Adjustable Magnetic Resistance Cardio Workout, 4kg Bi-Directional Flywheel, Display with Heart-Rate Sensor, Adjustable Handlebars & Seat Height

Goodness! I was expecting this to potentially be a heap of junk. It is not. It is absolutely brilliant. For the past 12 years I have fast-walked every day for an hour but it was recommended I give an exercise bike a try. I would have bought a proper bike but don't think I'd managed the hills in my area. I've had a couple of exercise bikes in the past years ago and they weren't much good. This excellent bike took about an hour to assemble. It looks really superb and is very neat and compact. It is also virtually silent when in operation - no clanging or anything like that. It is very smooth to ride. On a walk despite walking as fast as I could I never really got that much out of breath, but on this I can get out of breath within a few minutes by pedalling faster or upping the tension (obviously!). The build seems really excellent quality and I can't believe what good value it is. You can move it really easily from room to room but it's such a nice design and so neat it doesn't look at all terrible in my front room. If you want to get fit or need to keep supple, this is absolutely perfect. If there is one criticism it would be that though it's perfect for me - I'm just shy of 5 feet 2 inches - I don't think it would be ideal for people over maybe 5 ft 4 inches as the leg highest in any one rotation would be too scrunched up. I have the seat at slightly less than the max height. The manufacturer should make one of these for taller people as I'm sure they'd sell well. But this really is fantastic and I have no hesitation at all in recommending it. I'll be watching the Vuelta on the telly but don't mind being at the very back of the peleton! Another thing. I've been feeling about 102. I got on the bike and I feel about 25!!! Go girl!!

The bike weighs less than 20 kilos and is very easily moved from place to place. The display works on batteries so it doesn't need to be plugged in, which gives more options where to use it. It's quite small so can tuck in a corner, etc, and is not obtrusive, even in the lounge. It runs silently. The handlebars are encased in foam which feels nice to hold, although I hope it won't degrade. It took my husband just under an hour from opening the box to full assembly, including studying the instruction manual. It's the perfect size for me. I'm 5 feet tall and I buy trousers with a 28" inseam if that helps anybody, but I have the seat at almost its highest position. I needed to put the resistance on 7 (out of 10) compared to my old NordicTrack bike where I use resistance 1 or 2. I'd prefer the display to be upright rather than almost horizontal, as it would be easier to read. Only one thing can be displayed at any one time (eg time elapsed, calories, etc), although one can choose which to display. I don't know how long the batteries will last but two AA batteries don't cost much to replace. Feels sturdy when in use. Very good value. The seat is large and very comfy.

I have never owned an exercise bike in my life and so just wanted something at the cheaper end (if I am being honest this was in case I gave up in a few weeks time and it becomes a clothes hanger - you know what I'm talking about!)I have put on weight in lock down since March - I am in my forties - I needed to do something to get my backside back into shape!I bought this after attempting to start the couch to 5K, which rendered me unable to walk without hobbling (knackered both my knees and heels for nearly 2 weeks!). Following the need to wear trainers with compression socks to support my heels for nearly two weeks (the horror!) I submitted to the conclusion that I really am too unfit and overweight to run and following Google research decided I need to a) lose weight before I attempt to run again b) do some strengthening exercises and c) do something to get my money's worth from the Nike Air Pegasus trainers I'd forked out ££s for!Husband assembled this in about half an hour - he is 5ft 11 and had no problem using it (I nearly didn't buy this as other reviewers said it was no good for tall people - maybe my hubby just has short legs!). I am 5ft 3 and so obviously it's fine too.I have used it twice since yesterday: it is compact; it is sturdy; it is noiseless; it has 10 tension settings (I'm on setting 4 at the moment and that gets my heart rate up just fine!); it measures your heart rate; your speed; the distance you have gone; the time you have been exercising for and the calories you have burned. I transfer this info into my fitness app (as I'm on a calorie controlled diet).The best thing is that you can watch TV whilst on it (my hubby said I can go on YouTube and pretend I am riding through the alps - as if - I watch trash TV for half an hour and he leaves me in peace - that's just a win-win situation!). And of course the other bonus, there's no bumping into neighbours whilst in a sweat, out-of-breath mess running in lycra in the rain!I absolutely love this exercise bike and I hereby solemnly declare that it will not become a clothes hanger! If you want a great way to start exercising whilst watching TV and without going out in public - buy this bike!