Would this bike's sitting position be ok for someone with low back pain. Wondering how far bent over it would be to reach the handle bars?
1417428
You can set the bike to where you are leaning over on the handlebars or set it where you are sitting pretty much upright without have to reach far for the handlebars. I believe you would be ok with this bike if you adjust the seating position to where you are sitting upright.
1969292
I don't have back issues, so it would be difficult for me to tell you whether it would help you or not. I will say this: When the handle bar is placed in the high resistance position (closest to the seat), I have felt some very minor muscle ache if I remain in that mode for more than a half hour. I have used the Original Health Rider for over twenty years and I love it. Stay with the Original if you are planning a purchase. I bought one of the new models several years ago and it was Chinese junk.
1816664
Yes,I agree with your concern;It's been almost 2+ months since I own this Schwin 170,it is an excellent bike & it's a smooth ride!!! but one thing I don't like it's the seat,it's not comfortable at all ...too cumbersome /Big.
1713728
I'm 6'3, 200 lbs. and love the bike. I have the seat and handlebars at the highest settings and can get get full extension. It would probably be close for you.
128719
Yes, easily. I am 5' 11' and from where I set the seat it can be set about nine inches further back. The bike is really substantial so it will hold your weight too if you are not excessively overweight. I am a serious runner and use this to cross train sometimes giving it a hard workout for over an hour and a half. For variety you may occasionally pedal on the up swing by lifting your strapped in feet instead of pushing down. That trains different muscles. Off subject but just thought to add it anyway.
1490932
Yes. You are too big for this bike. I'm 6'3" and I have to move the seat all the way back. Even still, for max comfort, i really would like to move it back another inch or so.
1324709
I'm 5'11" and the handle bars are not adjustable so I'm at a comfortable ride as is. You probably would not be comfortable with this bike.
1713729
I'm 6'2" 220lbs and the seat get high enough on the second to highest setting but the handle bars seem a little low on their highest setting for me. I do have some back problems and don't have much flexibility so that would be part of it. I would prefer the handle bar post were longer.
1358256
You should be okay! You can adjust your seat to the lowest position and still be able to cycle to the fullest.
1358259
I'm 5 3'. I use the bike with the seat on the lowest position. My knees still have some bend in them once "fully extended"
982262
I am 5'5" and the bike is perfect. You sit in an upright position. You can adjust the handlebars to set more forward which will make you bend over a little more. If you want some specific measurement you need to ask that quesiton. I raise the seat high (like it should be) so my knees bend correctly. My inseam is around a 32".
567059
I find the bike comfortable for me (5'10") and the seat/handle adjustments would help. However, if both are using the same unit, the big difference in your stated sizes may make adjustments a bit of a pain. BJB
2046790
I haven't actually used it as a backrest, I ride a Ninja 300 and at 5'8" I don't sit far back enough to really make contact with it. I think the bag is too short to use for that purpose though, it's only about 6 inches tall.
2155569
I am 6'2" and I ride it. I did replace the seat with a Schwinn Zero Pain seat. The German adults ride these a lot.
84185
I am 5' and cannot use this comfortably. I purchased another recommended seat to help with problem, but the seat is way too hard. Truthfully, if I would have been able to test ride the bike, I would not have purchased it. I just so badly wanted it, that I purchased it with my fingers crossed. And, made a big mistake. I guess you would need to decide if 3 more inches in our height difference would make a considerable difference in your having a successful oytcome.
333572
Absolutely, however, you are going to need a new seat. This seat will work your rear end over if you are on the heavy side. One other person commented on this and they are absolutely correct. You will enjoy this bike though, so go get it!
776401
The handlebar is adjustable but I think it would still be too low for your husband. Unless he doesn't mind bending over quite a bit