Comments on: Exercycle

By: craig ferreira

craig ferreira — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:04:41 +0000

I have a executive model in very good cond. in austin tx. make offer craig email me at jesseduke1962@yahoo.com

By: robert

robert — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:09:04 +0000

Thanks very much for the helpful comments re gear oil. Deb, I no longer have an instruction manual and so I especially appreciate your quote from the manual.

By: deb

deb — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:47:11 +0000

OIL ANSWER - per instruction manual: “every five years, under normal home use, it is advisable to drain the oil in the gear box and refill it with exactly 1 quart of SAE 140 transmission oil…”

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:29:30 +0000

I am interested in finding out how the exercycle actually benefits the user. I have one in good condition and was wondering if it is just as good as most exercise bikes as far as cardio workout and what muscles it acutally benefits. Any info appreciated.

By: Toronto

Toronto — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:12:50 +0000

I have no idea if the Exercycle had anything special, byt most gear oil is simply heavy petroeum oil (60 weight) and can be purchased in most automotive shops, or even stores such as Walmart with an auto department.

By: robert

robert — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:45:59 +0000

further to gear oil question above ….my email is rm.sprague@verizon.net thanks, robert

By: robert

robert — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:43:28 +0000

I have an Exercycle Executive that was recently moved to new home. Gear oil got spilled and needs replacing. Where can I buy new gear oil? Thanks

By: Kurt

Kurt — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:49:43 +0000

I got a 1961 with all the original paperwork when my grandparents passed away. I’m moving & would like to sell mine, clean && works great & was stored in a finished basement at my grandparents, my email address is kurt.schoner@yahoo.com

By: bruce

bruce — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:45:55 +0000

we recently acquired one and looking to sell it!! Works great!

By: TOM

TOM — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:20:00 +0000

I HAD A CLUTCH PROBLEM ON MY EXERCYCLE.
TOOK A PIECE OF WOOD AND GENTLY TAPPED IT WITH A HAMMER WHILE THE MOTOR WAS ON
AND THE CLUTCH KICKED INTO PLACE, MAKING THE PEDALS OPERATE. THE CLUTCH SWITCH
DOESN’T MOVE TO FAR.

By: steve hegedus jr

steve hegedus jr — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:57:43 +0000

My 82 y/o father bought one of these a few years ago. Its the old model. It reminds me of a Harley: solid, heavy, steel. He used it a little, and it worked fine. Now, after heart surgery, he is trying to use it again. Only we can’t get the pedals to be powered. The little clutch switch does not move much. when it engages, the pedals should be powered by the motor. The handbars move, the Hi and low speed switch works. We just can’t engage the pedals. We tried taking it apart to see if the clutch switch linkage was broken but could not. Too solid. My dad is quite a mechanic. Anyone have any suggestions?

By: Arnie Lazarus

Arnie Lazarus — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:32:19 +0000

If you research exercise bicycles, you will Find out that the Exercycle is easily the best and it is more than a stationary bicycle. Look in Ebay and CraigsList. With some ingenuity you should be able to get one for about $200.

By: Jim Pummer

Jim Pummer — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:15:13 +0000

I’m looking for an exerciese bike that fits on the floor and you can use it while watching TV or whatever. Do you know where I can get one and what I should have to pay for it? Thanks.
Jim Pummer

By: Arnie Lazarus

Arnie Lazarus — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:52:30 +0000

I found a ‘66 Exercycle for five bucks in a Goodwill as is store about ten years ago. I bought it just because it looked cool. It had no pedals, handlebar or seat. I did not know what I had until six months later when I looked for info on the net. I bought the handlebars, fitted the pedals and made a seat. It started me exercising. I used it every day for 30 minutes for a year and a half. Then I joined a gym. The Exercycle is the greatest exercise machine ever made. About five years ago some jerk bought the company and changed the design. That machine got me on my way to rebuilding myself. I am almost 67, weight 190 pounds and can deadlift 402.25 pounds. I never exercised before getting that machine.

By: mary kae konesky

mary kae konesky — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:19:07 +0000

I remember this machine, I used to rent it in my 20’s after I had a child. That tells you I’m in my 60’s Very interested in purchase. What would shipping cost ?

By: Dr D

Dr D — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:53:33 +0000

Just picked one up at a yard sale for 10 bucks from a Nice guy who helped me get it in my honda accord. Im glad hes a good salesman because this thing is really cool!!Thanks George!