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Steveski · Joined: 19 May 2007 Posts: 8

I just bought a Keys Healthtrainer 640r and my wife, who is 5'2", can't reach the pedals without stuffing a thick couch pillow behind her back and this is not comfortable for her at all (or safe for that matter). Any suggestions for a recumbent bike that can accomodate her?? Thanks...

Boss Man · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:41 pm Post subject:

Does it have an adjustable Seat? Most should do, which can be slid forwards.

Otherwise it might require platform boots Shocked

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Could be the problem tjhough, if your seat is fixed, and welded on to the frame, as opposed to being on some sort of runner, with an adjustable pin mechanism.

Steveski · Joined: 19 May 2007 Posts: 8

It is on a runner and we have it in the first slot. It is a rather large bike...I'm 5'10" and use the third (out of ten) seating positions. I'm a bit disappointed in the seat itself...it is rather firm (good for support) but the seat is so large that it interferes a bit with leg movement, banging the bottom of my thighs against it with each revolution...

swanso5 · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:12 pm Post subject:

can you take it back??

swanso5 · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:15 am Post subject:

the more upright and the more weight you have to support the better so i don't like them

Steveski · Joined: 19 May 2007 Posts: 8

I was able to return it and found a Lamar Fitness model that fits both of us, hope to pick it up today...has more resistance levels (16) and a better warranty.