The Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike (NS-652) is one of the best value X-frame exercise bikes you will find.
Most suited to new and intermediate level exercisers, the bike is fairly basic. It is, however, solid and durable and it has everything most people will need to get an effective workout.
Noteworthy features include a seat that can be raised or lowered to suit your height, and variable resistance that will enable you to do interval training or increase the intensity of your workouts as your fitness improves. There’s also a monitor that displays useful workout stats.
Smooth and quiet to use, the bike is compact, and when you’ve finished your workout you can fold it to store if desired.
In this Marcy Foldable Bike review, we will look at its specs, key features, pros, and cons, to help you decide whether or not it will be right for you.
Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike Specs
Assembled measurements – Assembled, the Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike is 42 1/4″ (H) x 18 1/4″ (W) x 32″ (L).
Folded measurements – Folded, the bike measures approximately 18 1/2″ x 20″ x 45″.
Weight – The bike weighs 34lbs.
User weight limit – The upper user weight limit for this model is 250 pounds.
Batteries – The monitor requires two AA batteries, which you will need to buy.
Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike Features
- Variable resistanceÂ
8 resistance levels cater for everyone from new to experienced exercisers and provide the opportunity to step up to another level when your fitness improves.
All but very experienced athletes should find that the higher levels of resistance give them an effective workout. To increase the challenge further, wear ankle weights during your sessions.
- MonitorÂ
A large, easy-to-read screen displays your time, speed, distance and calories burned. This enables you to plan and monitor your workouts, to get the best results.
- Padded adjustable ergonomic seatÂ
The seat of the Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike is padded for comfort. Its height can be lowered or raised to accommodate people from under 5 feet to over 6 feet tall.
Ergonomically designed, the seat promotes good posture and reduces pressure on the exerciser’s lower back.
- Ergonomic handlebarsÂ
Ergonomically designed wrap around handlebars enhance comfort and enable numerous grip positions
- PedalsÂ
The Marcy Foldable Bike is equipped with balanced counter-weighted pedals that have adjustable straps, for comfortable and secure workouts. You can also pedal in reverse, to target different muscle groups.
- Folding designÂ
If you are short on space, you will be able to fold the bike to store after your workouts.Â
Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike Pros
- StrongÂ
With its solid, 14 gauge steel frame, the Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike will hold up to long-term, repeated use.
- CompactÂ
With its small footprint, this model is ideal for people with limited space.
- SmoothÂ
A smooth flywheel makes for a steady workout platform and wobble-free exercise sessions. 
- QuietÂ
Exceptionally quiet to use, you won’t have to struggle to hear the TV or take part in a conversation when using the Marcy Foldable Bike.
- Simple assemblyÂ
Assembling the Marcy Foldable Bike will take one person around 30 minutes. The instructions are easy to follow, and there’s a checklist of the parts to use as a reference.
The flywheel casing and main cross frame are pre-assembled. All you will need to do is attach the pedals, seat, base stabilizers and display console.
- WarrantyÂ
The frame of the Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike comes with a 2-year warranty. This is longer than the warranty given with most exercise equipment in this price bracket.
Marcy Foldable Bike Cons
- Uncomfortable seatÂ
The seat can feel uncomfortable after extended periods of cycling. This is common problem with exercise bikes that can mostly be resolved by using a seat cover.  One that teams well with the Mary Foldable Bike is the Sunlite Cloud-9 Gel Seat Cover.
- Basic computerÂ
An entry level bike, the Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike doesn’t have preset programs. This means you won’t be able to perform fitness tests or sync your stats to an app or your computer.
- Lacks transport wheelsÂ
This model doesn’t have transport wheels, but being light, it is not difficult to move.
Marcy Foldable Bike Summary
When you buy Marcy fitness equipment, you get quality and innovation at a very realistic price, from a company that has been in business since the 1950s. Their products rate consistently well with purchasers, and this one is no exception.  With hundreds of 
buyer reviews published online, this model has many positive comments usually associated with high-end exercise equipment that costs a lot more.
The bike is solid and functional. The seat can be raised or lowered to suit people of just about any height. Its ergonomic design increases safety and comfort. The bike is smooth and quiet to operate, and its multiple resistance levels will provide enough of a challenge for most people.
The main drawback of this model is its seat, which can be uncomfortable during long workouts. Placing a cushion or folded towel on the seat can help to overcome this. A better fix is to buy a seat cover. This is a relatively inexpensive fix that makes an enormous difference.
Easy to assemble, the Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike is one of the most compact exercises bike’s you can buy.  And, if space is really tight at your place, the bike can be folded to store after you use it.
I hope this Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike review answered any questions you may have had about this model.
If you need a bike with a higher user weight capacity, take a look at the Marcy Upright Mag Cycle. (Click the previous link to read a review.) It has many of the same features as the Marcy Foldable Bike, but at 300lbs its user weight capacity is considerably higher.
While it doesn’t fold for storage, the Marcy Upright Mag Cycle is quite compact, and built-in transport wheels enable easy relocation if you want to move it out of the way after using it.
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