Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike

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.