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Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Mag Cycle Review
What you get with the Marcy ME709 Recumbent Exercise Bike (aka Marcy Recumbent Mag Cycle) is a low cost, entry-level Recumbent Exercise Bike with the most basic features and very few of the extra features that you get on more expensive exercise bikes. 
Marcy keeps the cost down on their Exercise Bikes more so by excluding extra features and options rather than by using inferior parts and components.
This gives Marcy an advantage in quality over some of the other low-end Exercise Bikes, however they are still budget models that should be considered for limited or light use or if you are on a very tight budget only.
Exercise Bikes, like the Marcy Recumbent Mag Cycle provide an excellent low impact, aerobic exercise and are more compact and much more affordable than other home fitness equipment.
Note: As of 5/15/2012 the Marcy Recumbent Mag Cycle (which is what Amazon calls the Marcy ME-709) is selling for $154.99 (new) with free shipping options at Amazon. Go to Marcy Recumbent Mag Cycle for the latest price and reviews and comparisons. *
Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Pros and Cons
Although the Marcy ME-709 Recumbent has a 300lb user capacity (according to the owners manual and specs), this bike weighs only 67lbs (approx.) and I do not believe that this bike would be very stable or hold up well for heavier users or anyone that is close to the 300lb limit.
If you would like to monitor your heart rate while working out on your exercise bike, this is one of the features that is not available on the Marcy ME-709. Although this exercise bike does not come with a heart rate monitor, you can, of course, buy an independent HR monitor seperately if you choose.
The Marcy ME709 is powered by batteries only (2 AA batteries). There is no AC power option on this exercise bike which is one of the reasons that we recommend this bike for light or limited use only.
It can be difficult to find a decent warranty (or in some cases any warranty at all) on very low budget exercise bikes and fitness equipment. Most of Marcy's Exercise Bikes, including the Marcy ME-709 Recumbent, come with a 2 year warranty on the frame. This is actually not too bad for an exercise bike in this price range.
About-Bicycles Review
If you have read other exercise bike reviews on this website then you know that I do not usually recommend low-end or cheap exercise bikes. You will generally get what you pay for, the bikes will not stand up to much more than very light use and often will not last very long.
This remains true for the Marcy ME-709 Recumbent although Marcy Exercise Bikes are at least a step up in quality from many other low-end models.
For anything more than very light and limited use, you ought to check into the Schwinn Recumbent Exercise Bikes (excluding the Schwinn A20).
Customer Reviews
Although the average ratings of customer reviews can, at times, be misleading, Marcy Exercise Bikes usually rate a little higher (and a little more consistent) than the reviews of other budget exercise bike brands.
At the time of this review, the average Customer Review at Amazon was  (4 of 5 stars). Some of the common statements and helpful comments include:
"So far the bike has been everything I expected. It's easy to set up and easy to use. It's very quiet and it came to me as advertised. Very fast shipping".
"For the price it is amazing. I was afraid of a much more inferior procuct but sometimes life suprises you...".
The above reviews were both 4 of 5 stars. For another point of view, the quote below was from a 1 out of 5 star review:
"Do NOT buy this bike, you get what you pay for".
In the end it is up to you to make the best decision based on the facts that you have available to you, of course (and I hope that the information presented here can help you with your decision).
Recumbent Exercise Bikes provide more back support and are considered by most to be more comfortable than upright models. You can read, watch TV, listen to music and your hands are free (for magazines or books, a water bottle, using a TV or stereo system remote).
Marcy Recumbent Mag Cycle Features at a Glance:
- 8 levels of preset resistance
- Easy-to-adjust tension-tightening knob for different fitness levels
- Console tracks speed, distance, time, and calories
- Counterbalanced pedals
- Adjustable foot straps
- Power Supply: Two 1.5V (AA) batteries
- Built-in transport wheels
- Diminsions: 55 x 40 x 25 inches (W x H x D)
- User Capacity: 300 lbs.
- Product weight: 66 lbs.
Warranty:
Frame - 2 years
Go to Marcy Recumbent Mag Cycle for the latest price and reviews and comparisons. *
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