Diamondback Fitness 910Sr Recumbent Exercise Bike

I ordered the 910sr because of its cost on amazon ($623 vs $899 everywhere else I searched on internet) and features. I spent about 2 weeks over the period of one year looking at various recumbent bikes. Based on the specifications provided for this bike it seemed much better built than the Schwinn and Nautilus bikes I first came across. I admit that I didn''t go to fitness stores because I just didn''t have the time. I did not look at or get a feel for how well different recumbent bikes designed for home use performed. However, I have been using recumbent bikes at the gym and pretty much knew the configuration that I wanted. This bike was a perfect fit. I am not a thin person nor am I short so it was important that this bike had a weight rating that would work for me. This fit the bill perfectly.

I am very surprised that this bike only has two reviews on amazon. The reviews are pretty good so the lack of reviews did not deter me from buying this bike. However, some of the reviews I read about the bikes at lower price points did give me pause and I eliminated them fairly quickly in the process.

I am female and overweight but I have pretty good upper body strength so putting this bike together was not as difficult as I thought it would be. The bike is pretty heavy but the manufacturer ships a lot of the bike pre-assembled. However, that which does require assembly is not too difficult to put together. It''s just awkward because you need to shift the bike into awkward positions to get the stabilizer bars (feet) onto the machine. Since I put this together on my own, I ended up using the Styrofoam the bike was shipped with to prop the bike on to get the stabilizer bars attached.

The one thing that was a little frustrating is that the instructions are very detailed but the drawings are fairly small and are not as detailed as needed. I couldn''t determine the front stabilizer from the rear stabilizer so I attached the rear to the front first and didn''t realize my mistake until I tried to attach the front stabilizer to the rear.

The only other issue I had was in trying to attach the rear handlebar assembly. Unfortunately the holes for the Allen bolts on the seat back mast were just slightly too small for me to get enough leverage to get the bolts in place once the mast was in place as indicated in the manual. To get around this I removed the mast and installed the rear handlebar horizontally so that I could apply pressure to get the bolt/nut assembly in place. This worked much better and assembly of the mast with the rear handlebar in place was just as easy.

By the way the zippered bag that the instructions come in is nifty for storing the tools that come with the bike. The bag now hangs on the rear handlebar and can be easily accessed should I need them to tighten anything. By the way this bag was pretty hard to find in the box. I thought the instructions would be the first thing you see when you open the box. Since I didn''t see any, I went to the Diamondback website and printed a set of instructions.

All in all it took about 2 hours to put the bike together.

The bike is not small but its profile is fairly narrow so it fits into my downstairs family room just fine with my treadmill as well as a sofa and a large desk. The room is about 22x30 so I still have lots of floor space in the center of the room to do hand weights and the occasional video.

I am just under 5''9" so it was important for me to have a bike that was comfortable for my legs. My legs are fairly long and many of the upright bikes I''ve tried in the past were uncomfortable because the spacing between the pedal and the seat was just odd. Plus I have knee injuries that are easily aggravated. The recumbent style bike is more comfortable. I also like that this is a step-through bike rather than one I have to step over to use. If you are clumsy like me this is a really big deal.

When I first looked at this bike I thought the seat would be too small as it has a fairly shallow profile. However, it pretty wide and since your legs are in constant motion the shallowness of the seat is not an option.

The seat adjustment is very smooth. It uses a sliding mechanism rather than a pin and lock one. I much prefer the sliding adjustment mechanism.

I''d looked at the 510Sr but ruled it out because of the seatback, maximum weight allowance and a few other features on the console. The price point was good but for just $200 more I could get this model. Considering this bike will be used on a daily basis during either TV time or as a definite workout in the morning, I wanted the bells and whistles. Also the seat back on the 910sr is mesh which I think will be much cooler than the solid back on the 510sr.

I rode the bike for the first time this morning for 30 minutes with no program set and it took me a bit of time to get the seat in the right position. However, after getting to the correct position the ride was smooth and quiet. Let me repeat that again, very smooth and very quiet. I spent the bike ride listening to morning news.

The fan works OK. If I am really working up a sweat I think my floor fan will be a much better bet. It is difficult to figure out fan setting. I think because the seat back is mesh, I did not get as uncomfortable as I normally do when using a bike.

The seatback is more comfortable than other seatbacks I''ve encountered on bikes; lumbar support is good.

The pedals are comfortable with a lot of space under the toe straps if you have shoes with thick soles or just have big feet.

I am in the process of learning how to use the programs and doing the fit test. However, the control panel looks very intuitive.

I like that I can play MP3 player through the speakers of the console. Since I will be using this as I watch television, I am not sure if this something I will be using very often.

I would definitely recommend this bike. The bike is very well made, very sturdy, and functions well.

Recumbent exercise bikes are much less common than their upright versions so there are fewer makes and models to choose from. Most of them were built by gym equipment manufacturers for commercial gym use. They have heavy duty frames, seat/back adjustments and are priced out of the range most families and cycling enthusiasts can afford. Diamondback''s 910Sr is the exception. It was designed by a bicycle manufacturer for the home market and is priced accordingly.

The 910Sr comes partially assembled. The owners manual contains instructions and illustrations to help you complete the job. Hardware is neatly packaged and clearly labeled. I''m fairly handy with tools but it still took me some two hours. It could have gone faster but the massive frame (150 lbs) had to be carefully wrestled into positions that made access to attachment points convenient. On the up side, that same massive powder-coated frame makes the 910Sr feel extremely stable. There is no wobble or flex once everything is tightened. It is longer and taller than most recumbents. The seat and backrest are adjustable in predetermined increments. If there will be more than one rider, the should each check how comfortable this arrangement feels.

Pedaling is quiet and smooth. Toe straps make it easy to set and maintain a comfortable foot position. Console controls are well laid out giving ample feedback about the workout. With dozens of resistance levels and many pre-programmed rides, the 910Sr provides a wide workout range. The maximum resistance setting will probably challenge all but the most fit weekend athletes.

At $899, the Diamondback 910Sr is a very good machine at a very good price. Check with local merchants for even better deals. I took home a unit in 24 hrs and also saved 20% on the price.

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This is an excellent bike. Top quality, super smooth and silent in use (except for my panting) The shipping carton was trashed when I accepted it, I took pictures fearing the worst, but was pleased to note no damage to the equipment at all. Assembly took me about an hour. It is rather heavy, but I was able to accomplish this by myself. The diagrams in the owners manual are rather small making identification of the smaller parts a little difficult. All small assembly items are vac-packed to a card and clearly labeled, all needed assembly tools are included the exception being an appropriately sized wrench to adjust the leveling feet.

The seat adjustment is solid, and very comfortable for me in use. It is very easy to adjust for my wife, and then return to my settings, though there are no presets. The pedals are comfortable enough to use in socks even at higher intensity.

I rode about 10 miles last night while playing an X-Box 360 game on line and am very happy with this purchase. The reason I purchased a recumbent was so I could actually exercise while playing on line and this worked perfectly, the computer does not obstruct the view of my plasma screen that is about 20 inches off the floor. I bought a polar chest belt with this bike and it works fine with no set up needed. (Polar T-31)

The only possible negative if you want to see it that way is that I will need to read the manual to refine my use of the computer as the interface is not 100% intuitive, and there are many features that are user programable.

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I bought the 910SR about 9 months ago, I really like the smooth and quiet ride. I have it in our bedroom and ride in the morning before work and it doesn''t wake my wife up. I have changed my persomal profile to one hour because 30 minutes isn''t long enough for me, usually 40 to 50 minutes.I wish there was a way to do a quick start and ride for as long as I want,running a manual program without a 30 min.countdown. In the manual mode it should just count up only, no countdown.

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I had been researching recumbent exercise bikes for the past 2+ months. I was most interested in this model but was hesitant due to complaints about possible shipping damage. I went to a local fitness store and was able to see/use this bike which sealed the deal. I purchased it locally for the same price as Amazon advertised and did not have to worry about shipping.

It was easy to put together if you are a veteran of assembled furniture. Occasionally awkward and slightly heavy but I had it together within 90 min.

I just used it for the first time and was shocked at how quiet it is. Still getting used to the program quirks but I am very pleased overall. Looking forward to long lasting fitness with this purchase.