Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike

My title pretty much sums it up, but let me dig into a few more details for you dear reader.This spin bike is everything I was looking for. It is the equivalent of the spin bikes at the gym I used to be a member of. Those were Lemond bikes, though not the latest models, but still very nice ones - and very pricey!I'm 6'1" with a long torso and this bike has all of the adjustments that I need. I was looking at the less expensive spin bikes here on Amazon, but the one thing they lacked was the ability to adjust the handlebars fore/aft. That was an option I wasn't willing to do without, so I reluctantly paid more. I wasn't sure if the bike would be up to par and there were no dealers nearby that I could try before buying. Knowing Amazon has an excellent return policy, I took a chance on this one after much online research and comparison.The belt drive is smooth and quiet! The seat is comfortable to me, but I'm a former road racer. It's a personal item and can easily be changed out for another seat since it uses a standard mount. Also, the pedals are standard bike pedals, so they can be changed out to whatever you prefer. The ones that came with it have clips/straps on one side if you don't have or care to use cleated shoes. The other side are SPD cleat ready and the cleats are included! You will need shoes that can accommodate SPD cleats if you decide to use them and there are several models and styles to choose from here on Amazon or your preferred bike accessory dealer.The handlebars are quite nice with multiple styles for different riding positions. Time trial, Triathlon, etc. You can also hold on to the top bar as you would find on a traditional bike. It is only missing the drop style (road bike). They are covered with a foam padding which is sufficient. I also wear padded cycling gloves and am comfortable, though I may wrap the bars with an even more comfortable handlebar tape.I like the heavier 44lb flywheel which is perfectly balanced. This provides a smooth pedal stroke and feel to the "ride."The entire bike is very stable and has a very solid feel. There is no movement or rocking even with out of the saddle hard peddling.The wheels on the front crossbar are helpful for moving the bike around for a short distance. They are as adequate as I've seen on other spin bikes costing more.Assembly was very easy, though the instructions need to be updated. Parts had been changed, but were not reflected in the manual. Actually it went together easier and quicker than the way the instructions were written. But, it is easy to figure out on your own.The water bottle cage and water bottle are a nice touch. I would have added a universal one, but this one attaches to the already threaded down tube.The tension adjustment is smooth and uses dual pads against the flywheel. I have found there is plenty of adjustment range.Finally, this bike gets good marks for overall appearance. In my opinion, it looks as good as any spin bike you would find in any gym yet it cost much less.I used to spin at a local gym and loved doing so. I'm glad I know have the option to do so at home whenever time allows.My buying experience with Amazon was as good as always. I ordered it on a Friday afternoon selecting Super Saver Shipping and it was delivered by the following Wednesday. This was also a holiday weekend (Memorial Day). I'm impressed!

I've had this bike for a couple of months. I wanted a solid spin bike, that was a step below commercial grade - and a step below commercial grade price. I was glad I found this bike.I used to teach a spinning class a few years ago, so I am used to the gym quality bikes. This one is very good. It feels very solid - I am 6'3" and 200 lbs. The bike fits me very well. Both the seat and handle bars are very adjustable.I gave it 4 stars as I really like the bike, but the pedals have a bit squeak at times. This is not unusual for a spin bike. Overall, it is a great bike at a great price. I would easily compare it to bikes that cost twice as much.

Very disappointed in this purchase, probably my worst of hundreds of Amazon purchases over the years. Even more frustrating because I bought it based on the numerous positive reviews.I agree that the frame is solid, and it has a smooth, quiet ride when it's working well. But it has been nothing but trouble for us. After a month of working well, a loud grinding noise commenced, and the pedals became almost impossible to push. So I took apart the sections around the pedals and flywheel, and found out that the belt had slipped off the "sprocket" (or what we would call a sprocket on a regular bike). Turns out the flywheel had been installed improperly at the factory, so it was coming loose. I fixed that, and replaced everything. A pain in the butt and several hours of wasted time, but back on track, right? Wrong.The very next time I used it, the belt came off the sprocket after about 30 minutes of use. The flywheel was fine, and there was no other evident reason for the problem. I remounted the belt, and tried again the next day. Same result, this time in less than 10 minutes. Obviously this thing isn't going to work.If you think this is all bad, just wait. As a couple of other recent reviews (which were posted after I purchased this bike in July) have noted, there is ZERO customer service available. There is no information regarding customer service included with the bike, and the very contact info THAT AMAZON ITSELF GAVE ME for the "company" (Gund) accomplishes nothing: the company did not respond to multiple voicemails or emails. Pretty much an epic disaster. I'm still pursuring a satisfactory resolution with Amazon, but at this point, this has been a terrible purchase. Please go buy something else, or these knuckleheads will have no incentive to treat their customers better.

Cons: This bike squeaks high pitch and horrible with each turn. I've only ridin the bike 3x since I got it and I love to cycle at the gym. You have to mail in the warranty. This thing has been squeaking since day one and calling the company doesn't help.. They take a message then call you back when you're not home. I want someone to fix it. I believe it would be a great bike if it weren't so annoying. Can't seem to trouble shoot and my husband believes it's a factory issue w/ something internal w/ the belt. I'm 5'7" athletic 175 lbs, so I don't believe this is a weight issue.Pros: It was easy to put together, you'll need two people. It seems durable.I would love for someone from the company to call me so we can resolve this issue and I can write a better review. My zip code is 44146