What Exercise Bike Warranties Tell You

One of the best indicators of the quality of an exercise bike is the extent of the manufacturer's warranty. There can be quite a big difference in the warranty periods of different manufacturers and even on individual exercise bikes. The extent of the warranty goes beyond the hype and reveals the degree of confidence that the manufacturer has in their products.

For example, most Stamina exercise bike warranties are for 90 days on the parts and one year on the frame. It does not sound like Stamina has a lot of confidence in their products if the best they can give you is 90 days on parts and a year on the frame.

Compare that to a typical Sole exercise bike warranty which is lifetime on the frame, 3 years on parts and electronics, 1 year on labor with in-home service. This would indicate that Sole exercise bikes are made to last and that Sole is ready to stand behind their products.

There are many things to consider when purchasing an exercise bike but the warranties can help in determining the quality and durability of your fitness bike.

Customer Service and Reputation

Of course, the warranty is only as good as the company that stands behind it so the best warranties will be from manufacturers that have a good reputation for customer service and that either have been around for a long time or, if it is a new manufacturer, that look like they will be around when you need them.

Websites like Epinions.com is a good source to find out customer's experiences with manufacturers.

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