Bladez Aero PRO Indoor Cycle Exercise Bike

The very heavy box was delivered right to my door in a snow storm. I just had to bring it inside. Don't try to lift the unit out of box. Just carefully cut the box away and lift the base off the styrofoam platform. The unit is a pretty good simulation of a road bike. The limited number of built in programs provide smooth transitions between levels. The control panel is a little hard to understand at first given the poor instructions but once you figure it out it is easy to get the desired program set up. The unit comes with a wall transformer which doesn't appear to have any function. The controls are activated by a built-in generator and automatically come on when pedalling. All moving parts except the very front of the flywheel are completely covered by guards. The adjusting handles both lock into the seat and handle bar posts and screw in to lock. This secures everything in place and contributes to the sturdy feel of the unit. The wide base and low center of gravity help too. I am a tall heavy rider and have no trouble getting on and off the bike. The unit has a couple of negatives which could be fixed by the user. While functional, the seat is pretty cheap and somewhat difficult to adjust. On the plus side, it looks like a standard mounting post and one could use another seat. The pedals are not very good either but they look like a stock item and these could be replaced too. They should be lubricated with a couple of drops of light machine oil before installing.

• How accurate was the sizing? Adjustable
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. The unit is constructed of large welded steel tubing. First rate paint and chrome.
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? So far so good.