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Product Description

Rowing is widely recognized with trainers and fitness experts as one of the best all around activities for cardiovascular fitness and strength. Rowing is an efficient, effective total body workout that utilizes all major muscle groups including the back, legs, arms, abdominals and buttocks. It is one of the best exercises for building a strong back, as well as one of the most effective low-impact aerobic exercises for increasing your metabolism for more efficient calorie and stout burning without the impact on your joints. The super silent recumbent bike is designed to place you in a semi-reclined position so your workout focuses on all the major muscles in your hips, thighs, and buttocks. Stationary cycling is also among the most effective low-impact aerobic exercises because it increases your metabolism for more efficient calorie and stout burning without impact on your joints. Warranty: 90 days parts and 3 years frame ....read more

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Product Details

Brand: Stamina
Model: 15-9003
UPC: 022643190030
Product Code: 15-9003

2 Responses to “Stamina 159003 Deluxe Conversion II Recumbent / Rower”

1. Mike B says:

   November 24, 2009 at 12:00 am

   Stamina 15-9003 Delux Conversion II
   Rating:4 out of 5 stars
   I received the Stamina rower/bike a few months ago. I wanted to use it for a while before I wrote a review, so I could comment on durability.
   
   Overall, I am very pleased. It is constructed well and it’s very smooth.
   
   It is an brilliant value, considering you get an exercise rower and a recumbent exercise bike in one.

   My rower/bike arrived in perfect condition. There was absolutely no hurt from shipping.
   
   It was honestly simple to assemble, and using my own tools made it even simpler. It comes with a set of rudimentary tools that will do the job, but it just takes longer.
   
   *A note on assembly: Some of the bolts and screws are pre-installed on the unit and are not included in the bag. During assembly, if you reckon you are missing a bolt, look on the unit, it’s probably already in place.

   I read some reviews stating the resistance was too light. Well, it might be a mechanical issue or something else with individual units , but for moderate exercise, there is plenty of resistance. On the rower, I can get a excellent workout starting at level 4 and ending at level 6 or 7.
   
   On the bike, I start at level 3 and work my way up to level 5 or 6.
   
   I’m sure over the next few months I’ll be using level 8 at some point, but I haven’t needed to ‘max’ it out yet.

   The monitor is nice and I like the fact that it is built-in and doesn’t sit on top like the less expensive model.
   
   It has time elapsed, distance, rpm, calories burned, and heart rate. (the heart rate feature only registers while holding the hand grips for the bike, so it won’t register if you are rowing)

   The rower is very smooth and the motion feels natural.
   
   The bike is also quite smooth and the recumbent position is comfortable.
   
   I can really work up quite a sweat and get a fantastic workout without leaving the house.

   Now for the reason I only gave four stars, which was also mentioned in other reviews: The foot rests for the rower. They are the only drawback for an otherwise superb machine.
   
   They simply don’t hold your feet securely enough. My size 12 EEE’s keep slipping out. No matter how tight I make the strap. So, what happens is it 1) affects concentration and 2)by holding my feet so they won’t slip, after 30 mins. it’s very painful.

   So, here’s my remedy:
   
   I went to Walmart and bought a cheap pair of sneakers ($20) and an assorted package of bolts, nuts, and washers ($5)
   
   I removed the foot rests for the rower.
   
   I removed the insoles from the sneakers.
   
   I held the sneaker in the same position as it would be while rowing.
   
   I drilled 4 1/4″holes through the sneaker and through the foot rest.
   
   I then pushed the bolt through the sneaker and the foot rest, (placing a washer on the bolt first) then popped on the nut and tightened all four bolts.
   
   I used threadlock on the nuts so vibration/movement wouldn’t loosen them.
   
   I slipped the insoles back in the sneakers and reinstalled the sneaker/footrest combo.

   It is now PERFECT.

   No worrying about my feet slipping and no more pain.

   For $25 it was a cheap and effective fix.

   I would recommend this machine highly, with the caveat that you may have to make some modifications to the foot rest.

   *I’ve added photos to the ‘customer images’ to show what the modification looks like.
2. S. raut says:

   November 27, 2009 at 12:00 am

   Excellent addition to your Home Gym
   Rating:4 out of 5 stars

   I have used this machine for a week now and I am a pleased user. Here are some excellent things.
   
   1. The setup is simple, took me small over hour with detailed reading. The instruction manual can be small better with more diagrams but it’s OK.
   
   2. The design and quality are excellent. I would not give it a professional Gym equipment quality but it’s excellent addition to your home gym.
   
   3. The bicycle and rower are excellent. The machine is silent.
   
   4. The heart rate monitor is accurate. I have a wireless heart monitor and that rate is captured pretty quickly on this machine. Even on the expensive treadmill in the fitness center, it takes more time when you hold the handle.
   
   5. There are strength training exercises given on the instruction manual. Those are excellent.
   
   6. The seat is comfortable. I was impressed by comfort and convenience using it.
   
   7. It easily folds upwards and saves space.
   
   Here are some cons.
   
   1.When I started the machine for the first time, it gave a huge squeaking noise. Upon examination, I saw a scratch on the main bar. the seat hook was scratching on the bar. I had to hammer it on the side. Then it was OK. I wonder this is a manufacturing defect or some hurt during transport.
   
   2. Need to add more resistance. On the highest level it’s not that hard to row.
   
   3. It had some weird smell. After a while I realized the seat was stinking. Had to spray the deodorizer.

   I would give 4.5 stars just for the reasons above.
   
   I would recommend it for your home exercise. It is a fun and useful machine for many types of workouts. I normally buy from Amazon since it beats Ebay prises now-a-days. Here is a hint though – research more and you’ll get better deal.