LABODI Exercise Bike Review

Welcome to my LABODI Exercise Bike Review. If you are on the quest for a great and affordable stationary indoor cycling bike with above-average performance and a compact design, this LABODI indoor cycling bike would be an excellent choice for those who want to burn calories, strengthen the body, and enjoy cycling in the comfort of their home.

In this review, I will be discussing the main features and specifications as well as the pros and cons of this indoor bike. This will help you to make an easy decision on whether this is the best indoor exercise bike for you or not.

Our Verdict

With its beautiful, attractive, and modern design, the Labodi exercise bike is sold as entry-level home sports equipment with basic but quality features.

Aside from the fact that the latest upgraded model comes with a reinforced steel frame that features greater rigidity and stability, this bike also has an affordable price. This is welcomed by most people who want to train at home but are not able to afford more money for such a sports product.

LABODI Exercise Bike Review

Frame and Construction

As for the LABODI exercise bike, I think that this is one of the best exercise bikes under $300 on the market today. Its durable frame is painted with an anti-corrosion finish, and the LCD monitor, drive train, and felt brake pad covers are all made of ABS. Adjustable levelers are incorporated into the base framework to ensure optimal stability during workouts. Also, I like that the front and rear steel stabilizers are rubberized and have covers in order to protect the surface on which the exercise bike is placed.

A rubber protective mat, on the other hand, will do much more to protect the floor from dings and perspiration spillovers. The bike may be used by those who weigh no more than 330 pounds (149.6 kg), which is more than satisfying when it comes to the weight limit of the exercise indoor bikes in this price range.

Getting on and off the bike won’t be a problem thanks to the bike’s specific design. When fully assembled, it measures 39.4 inches in length, 21.3 inches in width, and 46.1 inches in height, and weighs about 72 pounds (32.65 kg). So, according to the dimensions of this bike, the recommended exercise space in your home should be 3’28” in length and 1’77” in width.

Nevertheless, it’s usually a good idea to allow at least a foot or two of room around the bike for comfort and security. For those who want to reduce weight, tone up their muscles, and enhance their overall health by riding an indoor exercise bike, this is an excellent option.

The Drive System

Like most exercise bikes, the LABODI exercise bike also features a quality belt drive system that is generally renowned for its smooth and quiet functioning. This drive system is composed of a flywheel that weighs 35 pounds (15.87 Kg), a crank, and pedals. Because this bike makes almost no noise, cyclists will be able to exercise without disturbing the people around them.

Plus, you do not need to turn up the volume on your tablet or TV to enjoy your TV shows and music videos while cycling. Moreover, your workouts won’t be a source of irritation for your neighbors.

Also, when you need to do regular maintenance, you don’t need to remove the drive cover. Besides that, this drive system offers bidirectional pedaling that allows you to exercise different groups of muscles in your body. Whenever you want to stop pedaling, you just need to push down on the resistance knob that is placed in front of you below the handlebars.

The Resistance

What I really like is that an infinitely adjustable friction resistance mechanism is available on this indoor cycling cycle. To put it another way, friction happens as a result of resistance generation. So, the resistance system of this bike consists of a flywheel, a felt brake pad, and a tension knob.

When you turn the tension knob clockwise, the brake pad comes into contact with the flywheel’s top chrome surface. This results in friction that creates resistance when cycling. However, the resistance levels in this system are not predetermined. Because of this, it’s impossible to gauge how much tension you’re applying throughout a workout.

So, to adjust the resistance level to your personal preference, you simply need to turn the tension knob clockwise or counter clockwise. It depends on whether you want to increase or decrease the resistance. But this type of resistance system makes it hard to work out in a way that is good for both beginners and experts. If the felt pad starts to produce some screeching noise when you use the resistance system, then you just need to apply some silicon-based lubricant.

The Seat of the LABODI Exercise Bike

The seat of the LABODI indoor bike is padded and vinyl-covered for better comfort. It features a gap in the middle to allow for airflow. Obviously, the seat offers above-average comfort, but still needs more improvement. The use of a gel seat cover or cushioned cycling shorts may greatly improve the degree of comfort. It’s even better if you can entirely change the seat with someone of your choice.

There are four ways to adjust the seat: horizontally (front and back), and vertically (up and down). Customizing your bike this way ensures that it fits you perfectly. Because the height from the floor to the seat may vary from 37.1 inches to 42.5 inches, it means that customers ranging in height from 4’11 inches to 6’3 inches can comfortably sit on the bike.

The Handlebars

Unfortunately, the multi-grip handlebars of the LABODI Exercise Bike may be adjusted in two directions. The adjustment is available only vertically, from 48.1 to 52.3 inches. So, there is no horizontal adjustment of the handlebars.

Anyway, thanks to the bike’s adjustability, the users are able to make the required adjustments to fit in comfortably when exercising. The grips on the handlebars are made of a soft rubber foam that doesn’t slip even when you’re sweating a lot.

Thanks to the multiple grips, you may choose to ride while standing, leaning forward, or you can ride upright. Moreover, I like very much that the handlebars include built-in heart rate monitors. So, the heart rate data can be sent to a monitor by holding one of these devices during exercise.

The Pedals

The pedals of the LABODI have aluminum toe cages with adjustable safety straps. They provide you with comfortable and stable foot positioning. Plus, what you will really appreciate is that you are allowed to use standard sports shoes.

So, you are not limited to using special spin shoes. However, if you want, you can replace them with any SPD pedals with 9/16″ threads that you like. Otherwise, all of the pedals are mounted to chromed, three-piece crank arms.

The Console

The console of the LABODI exercise bike comes with a 3.54-inch LCD monitor. The good thing about this monitor is that it has 6 segmented display windows that can show you at once your workout metrics like time, distance, speed, calories burned, RPM, and heart rate. Unfortunately, the measurement unit for distance is only in miles.

But because the monitor doesn’t have backlighting, it will be harder to read in dimly lit rooms. People who want to track and record their cycling cadence in real-time often buy the Wahoo Cadence device.

The console does not have telemetric capabilities. To monitor your heart rate during an exercise, you must hold a section of the handlebar containing sensors. However, to power the monitor, you’ll need two AA batteries, which you can find by turning the back of the console around.

If you don’t use the bike for 4 minutes, the display will shut down. But, it will turn back on whenever you start with the cycling or you press the Mode button on the console.

Accessory

Regardless of the size of your Smartphone or tablet, there is a tablet holder that will fit it perfectly. Because it’s mounted just above the console, users can simultaneously see both the display and their Smartphone’s screen. The tablet holder also has a water bottle holder.

As a result, you will be able to carry a bottle of water close to your hand during exercise so that you can stay properly hydrated all the time.

Transportation and Storage

The LABODI Exercise Bike is small and has wheels built into the front of the base, making it easy to move. As I stated before in this review, in order to save on storage space, the LABODI is a lightweight exercise bike with 72 pounds (32.65 Kg) of weight and has compact dimensions of 39.4 inches in length, 21.3 inches in width, and 46.1 inches in height. So, the recommended storage area for this bike is 3’28″ in length by 1’77″ in width.

Assembling of the Labodi Exercise Bike

Assembling the Labodi indoor bike is an easy process and takes no more than one hour for an average-skilled person. You just need to mount the base stabilizers, the seat and handlebars, the pedals, and the console because the hardest sections have already been preassembled. Detailed instructions and all the necessary tools are also included in the box.

Maintenance

In terms of maintenance, keeping the bicycle clean after each ride is a good starting point. Additionally, inspect the bike before exercising to make sure that every component is secure and in good shape. It is recommended to store the bike in places that are cool, clean, and dry.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 39.4 inches in length, 21.3 inches in width, and 46.1 inches in height
• Product weight: 72 pounds (32.65 Kg)
• User weight: 330 pounds (149.6 kg)
• Drive system: belt
• Type of resistance: friction with infinite levels of adjustability
• Seat: padded and vinyl-covered with 4 ways of adjustability
• Handlebars: multi-grip with 2 ways of adjustability
• Pedals: Toe cages with adjustable foot straps
• Monitor: LCD digital multifunctional
• Tablet holder: yes
• Water bottle: yes
• Transportation wheels: yes
• Floor levelers: yes

Conclusion

From this LABODI exercise bike review, it is easy to understand that this bike offers much more than the price at which it is sold. This is a stylish and durable home gym alternative. Moreover, with the steel toe cages, the tablet and water holders, and an LCD display, this bicycle has a number of features that make it stand out.

One of the nicest features of this bike is the inclusion of floor levelers that allow you to adapt the bike to your home’s flooring. With its built-in heart rate monitors, you can keep track of your heart rate while you work out to achieve your overall fitness goals.

So, the LABODI exercise bike may not fall into the category of indoor bikes such as the SCHWINN IC3 Indoor Cycling Bike and the Echelon Smart Connect EX3 bike. But it has almost everything you need to have a great indoor cycling experience and get stronger at the same time.