The Marcy Pink CL204A Cycle
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Marcy Fitness provide a choice of bikes across the low to mid price range.
Marcy were one on the first manufacturers in the home fitness equipment market as far back as 1946, in fact you could say they invented the demand.
The produce a wide range of fitness equipment including weights, multi-gyms and of course exercise bikes. They do have a good reputation for producing reliable, quality machines with innovative features and after all this time many still consider them a market-leader.
The Marcy range of bikes start at around £100 and go up to about £280
All Marcy Fitness bikes come with a 2 year parts and labour warranty which is pretty good considering the price you're paying.
We've listed below the bikes we've tried so far with the best online price we can find.
Marcy Exercise Bikes:-
Marcy CL503 Magnetic Cycle
Our score - 
Magnetic cycle with manual control
8 Levels of resistance
LCD displays distance, speed, time, calories and pulse
Hand pulse sensors in grips to monitor pulse
Transport wheels
Best price £89 from Sweatband.com
Our view - This is a one of those bikes that looks more expensive than it actually is. Granted you don't get many frills but if you want a basic bike that is both sturdy and stylish then the CL503 should be one to consider.
Read our full review here
Marcy Pink CL204P
Our score - 
Magnetic braking system with manual control
LCD monitor displays time, distance, pulse, calories and speed
Eye-catching design
No Known retailers - Best price was £104
Our view - one for the ladies! In fact, Marcy call their pink range 'Pour Femme'. Well you wouldn't see a hulking great rugby player on it would you :0) It's a pretty basic bike with no programmes or any features to talk of but at this price you wouldn't really expect much anyway.
However, it is a very stylish bike and quite well made. If you're looking for something straightforward to use for an hour or two a week this will do the job. The LCD display screen is a good size and tell you most of what you need to now for your session. Resistance levels are changed by the knob on the column. The action is okay but seeing as the flywheel is only 4kg it's not going to be silky smooth.
The handles have pulse monitors so you can check your workrate although there are no heart rate controlled programmes. It's very light so most people should find it easy to move around. The saddle and handles have a good range of adjustments for finding a comfortable position.
An eye-catching bike that's good value for money if you're looking for a basic bike.
Marcy DS417 Magnetic Cycle
Our score - 
Magnetic cycle with manual control
8 Levels of resistance
LCD displays distance, speed, time, calories and pulse
Hand pulse sensors in grips to monitor pulse
Transport wheels
Best price £142 from GymWorld
Our view - the DS417 has a good feel to it with quite a smooth and quiet pedal action due to a larger flywheel that the CL202A above. The pedals have straps and we found the riding position quite comfortable as you can adjust both saddle and handle bars. The handles have hand grips to measure your pulse rate which is displayed on the console. However, there are no pre-set programmes which are available on bikes for not too much extra outlay - see BH Fitness for comparison.
There are 8 levels of resistance, controlled by a knob on the column, which for the price is about par. The display is good and lets you know distance, pulse and calories.
A practical budget bike that may look a bit bland but can still get you fit at a reasonable price.
Also see our Exercise Bike Comparison Table.
To check all the bikes we've tried please see Exercise Bike Reviews
Whilst every effort is made to give you accurate information we cannot guarantee the technical specification. Models change on a regular basis and may differ slightly from the tables above. We recommend you contact the retailer if you have a question regarding technical data. Please read our Legal Disclaimer
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