Back to ProForm 500 SPX Indoor Cycle with Interchangeable Racing Seat

Customer reviews

3.42 out of 5stars
(19 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
07/06/2021
Easy assembly
I waited to see if this machine would work out and it did! I built it in less than 2 hours by myself. The tracking screen worked fine with batteries. So far so good!
Luci

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
03/19/2023
Received Damaged Product
I was excited to purchase this bike. Until I got home and seen that the crank was so stripped that I couldn't even fasten in the right peddle. This is a huge let down. Will be getting my money back.
Austin
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  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/13/2023
    Trashed after 5 months. Customer service bad.
    The right pedal arm snapped in half after about five months of light use- which is actually pretty amazing because the metal just fractured in half. The portion that was left on the back was unremovable, so the bike is literally trash now. Contacted customer service and it took months for them to get back to me. When they did, they literally responded they by saying "I hope you having an amazing day so far" before denying warranty. I looked up the terms, and parts are only 90 days. Warranty on the frame is 5 years. The part that snapped is not removable--but evidently is still not considered to be part of the frame.
    Joshua
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/19/2023
    Received Damaged Product
    I was excited to purchase this bike. Until I got home and seen that the crank was so stripped that I couldn't even fasten in the right peddle. This is a huge let down. Will be getting my money back.
    Austin
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/02/2022
    Not worth the hassle!
    Bought this on a deep discount ($160 including tax) and it still wasn't worth keeping! Although it was a pretty quick set up (with two people) the quality was horrible. The seat and handle bars sid not sit flush so they would rock while on the bike. Even before I got on I knew it wasn't secure but we tightened it up as much as we possibly could. The other major issue was that when you get out of the saddle there is a knocking noise. It looks pretty but wasn't right for me. I wouldn't keep this if it were free.
    1BarginShopper24
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/29/2021
    Hope to get a straightened replacement bar
    Bike was easy to put together but received it with the handlebars crooked. Tried loosening the bolts to realign but something is either bent or crooked somewhere.
    Ozarkmtb
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/26/2021
    Terrible bike!
    The pedal broke within 3 days of non rigorous usage. The threads on the pedal arm are dead and the left pedal wont screw back on. Additionally, this bike is highly uncomfortable and unnecessarily heavy. Save your money buy anything else.
    yarshil
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/06/2021
    Easy assembly
    I waited to see if this machine would work out and it did! I built it in less than 2 hours by myself. The tracking screen worked fine with batteries. So far so good!
    LUCILA
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/06/2021
    Easy assembly
    I waited to see if this machine would work out and it did! I built it in less than 2 hours by myself. The tracking screen worked fine with batteries. So far so good!
    Luci
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/29/2021
    The bike itself seems nice. The shippers delivered the item in questionable shape. The wheel is a pretty wobbly but other than that seems ok.
    Daniel
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/28/2021
    Promising bike but, did not live up to it.
    Bought this bike because it was inexpensive and it had good reviews. Assembly was really easy with easy instructions to follow. The bike is a beautiful bike and looks like from the outside looks like it's worth more than what it's priced out to be. However, not even 5 minutes into my workout the buttons on the peddle starting falling off, the meter/distance display thing doesn't work. The resistance on the bike isn't great. Makes a lot of noises and how everyone else has said the seat is not comfortable at all. The bike looked really promising as I was setting it up. Idk, maybe I just got a lemon. I did buy the extended warranty so I will try and see if I can get a replacement for the display as well as the peddles. And I'll update my review. Also, the great thing about this bike is that is comes with a IPAD/tablet holder which is an awesome added bonus but, again, has its flaws.
    mario
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/28/2021
    Promising bike but, did not live up to it.
    Bought this bike because it was inexpensive and it had good reviews. Assembly was really easy with easy instructions to follow. The bike is a beautiful bike and looks like from the outside looks like it’s worth more than what it’s priced out to be. However, not even 5 minutes into my workout the buttons on the peddle starting falling off, the meter/distance display thing doesn’t work. The resistance on the bike isn’t great. Makes a lot of noises and how everyone else has said the seat is not comfortable at all. The bike looked really promising as I was setting it up. Idk, maybe I just got a lemon. I did buy the extended warranty so I will try and see if I can get a replacement for the display as well as the peddles. And I’ll update my review. Also, the great thing about this bike is that is comes with a IPAD/tablet holder which is an awesome added bonus but, again, has its flaws.
    mario
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/20/2021
    Great Buy!! Uncomfortable Seat Though
    I love this bike. Definitely a five star piece once you replace the seat but that was a simple fix. The seat that comes with it made me more sore then my actual workout. Again doesn’t affect the quality of the bike at all. Love it and would definitely recommend to others.
    Teaona
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/20/2021
    Great Buy!! Uncomfortable Seat Though
    I love this bike. Definitely a five star piece once you replace the seat but that was a simple fix. The seat that comes with it made me more sore then my actual workout. Again doesn't affect the quality of the bike at all. Love it and would definitely recommend to others.
    Teaona
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/14/2021
    Great bike do not let the other reviews fool you!!
    I have had this bike for little over a month and the only thing that is a negative is the seat. Its super uncomfortable, so I bought a $13 seat replacement from Amazon and now the bike is as good as the Peloton $2600 or any other top notch bike. The construction of this bike is very heavy and sturdy which i love. The handlebars are thick and sturdy which is my favorite. I had previously bought a $200 amazon bike and it does not compare. This bike has a 40 lb wheel that gives you a really nice workout. You can definitely feel it. The only sugestion I have is that you adjust the seat and height to your needs. I am 5,2" and it took some adjusting to get it finally right. But overall I love the bike and I would highly recommend it. Buy it if you like it return it. But definitely give it a chance. Ohhh and super easy to put together. I am a petitte girl and i put it together on my own.
    BabyIR
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/10/2021
    After two years looking different Exercise bikes finally I decided for a ProForm and it's perfect. I recommend it.
    georginasweeny
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/10/2021
    After two years looking different Exercise bikes finally I decided for a ProForm and it’s perfect. I recommend it.
    georginasweeny
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/03/2021
    Good budget exercise bike
    I would take my opinion with a grain of salt since this is the first stationary bike I have ever purchased. But first things first, the seat is very uncomfortable. I ended up purchasing an inexpensive memory foam seat pad. I highly recommend it, night and day when it comes to comfort. Without the memory foam seat pad, I found riding it unbearable. Or you could choose to replace the seat altogether, up to you. As far as the assembly, it roughly took me an hour and half, if I remember correctly. This is certainly a more budget friendly option and you supply your own tablet. I am not willing to buy a Peloton. As far as an iFit subscription, I didn't see any instructions to redeem it so I ended up reaching out to iFit but they helped me with it. It serves my purpose, low impact cardio exercise.
    tf642
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/10/2021
    Needs new seat!
    The seat is TERRIBLE, it makes the bike unusable!!! I had to go to a local bike shop to get a replacement, it was like sitting on a metal bar. Otherwise this bike is sturdy and quiet enough to use in the same room as a sleeping baby. The digital console is a little more complicated than it needs to be but for price, replacement seat, and overall quality Im satisfied with the purchase. Seat on bike is the replacement.
    ashleigh
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/14/2020
    Love this bike! The only thing that needs to be changed is a more comfortable seat. Otherwise it's a quality product and great for the price.
    LeLe
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/19/2020
    4.5 Stars - So Far! (Seat really hurts)
    Here's the thing. Earlier this year, 2020, I bought a Sunny Health and fitness bike for around the same price and ran into major issues. Decided to give Pro-Form a chance, and after 1 day of use. It's been good, so far. I will try to update this review if Walmart lets me, but overall, its a really solid, well built bike. I don't need subscription or electronic screen. Just pedaling away for 30 mins can be a great work out, and this does exactly that. I bought it with a 3 year All State warranty, just in case. So far so good, better quality and build than the same price of the Sunny Health and Fitness bike! The only thing was the left pedal was a bit hard to fit into the bike, because there were not clear instructions on how to do that. So if it doesn't work clock-wise, try counter clock-wise! And that worked. The SEAT is terrible actually haha, really hurts your behind when you sit. So I exchanged it with an extra bike seat. Heads up on the seat!!
    sharmendra