I have always wanted an at-home exercise option (I use my gym membership religiously) and just didn't think I had room for anyt... Read More
I have always wanted an at-home exercise option (I use my gym membership religiously) and just didn't think I had room for anything in my small home. Public gyms getting closed due to COVID-19 caused me to take a second look. After much research I settled on the Nautilus U616. It fits perfectly in the corner of my spare room. Due to the tires on the front end, I can easily roll it to my living room where the TV is, and then roll it back when I'm done working out.Because I'm used to commercial-grade equipment, I wanted a sturdy machine that had many levels of resistance that I wouldn't be able to max out (I am not a beginner when it comes to working out. I've been doing so for years and may legs are strong). I am beyond pleased with my purchase. The bike is VERY quiet and sturdy. I get an excellent workout and I'll never be able to max out the levels of resistance (not even close) which makes me happy. After I took the bike out for its maiden voyage, I did discover that I didn't have everything tightened down like I thought I had. So I tightened everything up after my first ride and my second ride was just fine.Putting it together wasn't too bad (I was able to do it by myself) but the instructions were horribly inadequate when it came time to wire and install the console. Thank goodness for the guy who had the same problem I did and made a YouTube video. That saved me. Otherwise putting it together wasn't terrible. It took about 90 minutes or so. Also, a screwdriver/wrench combo tool is included with the parts. It mostly did the job except for when it came time to put on the seat. I went and found my socket wrench for that. If I had to rely on the included tool, I'd still be sitting there trying to tighten down the seat bolts. If you have your own wrench set you will also probably appreciate it for tightening up the pedals.Other reviewers have talked about the seat. It's not the most comfortable seat I've ever sat on but it's not the worst either. It will do for now. After I've had the bike for a bit I'll see if I want to swap out the seat or not.When I initially ordered the bike on 3/24/20, I was given a delivery date of 4/24/20 (I live in Alaska). Thankfully the bike showed up 22 days early. I'm extremely pleased I didn't have to wait a month especially given the circumstances of home isolation/quarantine right now.You get what you pay for. I knew I would not be pleased with a $100 fold-up bike. I needed quality and this is it. Read Less