Marcy NS-1206R Recumbent Cycle Bike Review

How long will the Marcy NS-1206R Recumbent Cycle last?

The Marcy NS-1206R Recumbent Cycle is a light-weight residential bike that can hold presumably hold up to 300 lbs. of workout weight. The Marcy website offers a 30 day return policy, but reflection of the owner’s manual shows a 2-year frame warranty if users register in a timely manner after purchase. It is designed for light use and will not last for a long time as with other cycles in this price range. The lack of the assembled weight is troublesome and those that are larger might be better off investing in a heavier model with longer warranties.

Brief Overview

The Marcy NS-1206R Recumbent Cycle must be returned in the original packaging and costs a 15% restocking fee if you purchase from MarcyPro.com. Returning fitness equipment is generally a headache to put it politely. It is a basic, startup machine and not designed for heavy use. The low warranty on the frame and lack of other warranty options gives the impression this cycle is not built to last although beginners and previously injured users should be able to ride in somewhat comfort through a few workout sessions.

Overall Quality

The Marcy NS-1206R Recumbent Cycle is designed for residential settings and has a few options for those looking to start their fitness journey with a couple of workouts a week. It comes with a simple console that measures basic performance information and displays it on a smaller screen. The seat is larger and comes with 5 fixed positions for those with shorter or longer legs and can be adjusted with a knob built handily in the lower frame of the walk-through design. Another knob controls the tension and has 8 resistance levels for those looking to start on the path to fitness health. The handlebars in front are smaller for quick gripping at higher resistance levels but the ones by the seat are long enough to comfortable hold when riding during exercise sessions. The NS-1206R Recumbent Cycle comes with a 4.5-foot frame and will fit into any workout area with ease.

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Conclusion

The Marcy NS-1206R Recumbent Cycle is a budget-friendly workout machine. It has a low frame warranty and is not backed by the manufacturer on parts and labor. Fitness machines in this price range remain a gamble and while the NS-1206R comes across as a solid machine offering in the marketing material, it is hard to get past the lack of information offered by the company about the bike in general and consumers should be cautioned to ask questions before purchasing due to the 30-day return policy and restocking fee.