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Marcy Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
Looking to get in shape at home this year or just want to switch up your fitness routine? Look no further than the Marcy ME-709 Exercise Bike and you can be tracking your speed, distance, time and calories burned in no time. The Marcy exercise bike is a step-through exercise bike that features a large console display with extra-large numbers for improved readability. This Marcy exercise bike is equipped with counter balanced pedals with adjustable foot straps. The seat is uniquely designed to adjust according to your body size. The recumbent exercise bike comes with eight levels of preset resistance and easily adjustable tension-tightening knob. The transport wheels let you roll the Marcy ME-709 Exercise Bike from room to room. Durable construction and powder-coated finish ensure a long life.
Questions & Answers for Marcy Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
Question
di i need a power supply for this bike?
Do I need a power supply for this bike?
asked 3 years, 3 months ago on Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
By
an anonymous customer
12 answers
Answers
answer 1
no
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
ThePeddler
answer 2
No you don't. Just batteries for the computer that operates the functions.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
ProudArmyMomToo
- Yuma, AZ
answer 3
No. The display uses AA batteries and the manufacturer supplies them.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
SouthJrzyGrl
answer 4
NO IT'S POWERED BY YOU.THE COMPUTER USES BATTERIES.
THIS IS A GREAT BIKE.
THIS IS A GREAT BIKE.
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
curtiswife
- REIGELWOOD,NC
answer 5
No. The tension is by cable, adjusted by a knob.
The computer is by two AA batteries.
The computer is by two AA batteries.
answered 2 years, 6 months ago
By
Sunne2Day
- Lexington, KY
answer 6
No.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
By
iammoni03
- Stockton CA
answer 7
No
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
By
HappyPhysicalTherapist
- Vadnais Heights, MN
answer 8
YES!!!!!!!!!!
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
By
an anonymous customer
- El Guique, NM
answer 9
You can use it without any power at all. The display (miles, time, speed, etc.) takes 2 AA batteries.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
By
jaconrad
- WA
answer 10
The bike does not need to be plugged into a wall socket to operate. The computer does require batterys, which are included.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
By
DebraA
answer 11
No. It runs on two AA batteries. It comes with the first two.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
By
BraveHeart2200
- San Antonio, TX
answer 12
No - the computer is run by batteries which come with the bike.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
By
friskylee
- Bowie, Md.
Question
is the pedals very hard to push
I am thinking of buying this machine, i have a metal plate in my right hip and need to workout to keep my weight off.
asked 3 years, 5 months ago on Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
By
kraftykid
- phoenix az
11 answers
Answers
answer 1
This will be the easiest bike you will ever pedal.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
GoForMiles
- Somerset, Pa.
answer 2
This bike offers 8 grades of resistance. The lower levels should be perfect and easy. The seat is also large and supportive.
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
LovesToBike2011
answer 4
NO,YOU CAN ADJUST THE TIGHTNESS OR HOW EASY OR HARD YOU WANT TO PEDAL.IT'S A GREAT BIKE.IT'S QUIET TOO.I HAVE A BAD BACK.KNEES AND HIPSO I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT NEEDING IT TO BE ABLE FOR YOU TO USE AND NOT BE HURT.BUT I LOVE IT.
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
curtiswife
- REIGELWOOD,NC
answer 5
No, the pedals are not hard to push if you put the resistance setting on 1 or 2.
answered 2 years, 7 months ago
By
Mangham1992
- Mangham, LA
answer 6
On lower setting it is easy enough for my 6 age old niece to pedals. And she also
turned it up to the eight setting.
turned it up to the eight setting.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
By
DigThemBones
- Albany, Ga.
answer 7
No. there is tension from 1-8 and one is very easy with a fluid motion
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
By
Caring4Others
answer 8
You can set the tension anywhere between a 1-8 setting. At the lower levels you should be able to use it easily enough. I have bad knees and use a 4-5 setting.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
By
jaconrad
- WA
answer 9
There is a manual adjustment that lets you dial in the level of resistance you want. It ranges from practically nothing to a fairly stiff resistance. I didn't crank it all the way up but about half way, where I am now, you start to feel noticeable resistance. My goal is to get a work out without killing myself and so far this machine let's me do that.
answered 3 years, 4 months ago
By
rayclean
- upstate South Carolina
answer 10
You have 8 preset settings for resistance on your bike. I would turn the knob to 1 and try it out. I started at 3, as that is what it was when I picked it up. My wife and I have no problems at the 3 setting, and if you do, then go to 2 or 1, which give less resistance. It is very smooth and comfortable. We just got ours and love it!
answered 3 years, 4 months ago
By
sitetostoremoment
- Waupaca Cty, Wisconsin
answer 11
There is an adjustment knob on the bike that has a range from 1 to 8, the lower the setting selected the easier it is to pedal the bike. I do not think that you will have any problem working with this bike.
answered 3 years, 4 months ago
By
Nut2
Question
is the a weight restriction on the person that uses the bike
asked 3 years, 3 months ago on Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
By
an anonymous customer
11 answers
Answers
answer 1
300 lbs
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
By
XRunner
- PA
answer 2
300
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
By
PraiseTheLordalways
- Fitchburg, Mass.
answer 3
Yes and it is a maximum of 300 lbs. according to the paperwork.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
ProudArmyMomToo
- Yuma, AZ
answer 4
300 lbs is recommended amount.
answered 2 years, 6 months ago
By
Sunne2Day
- Lexington, KY
answer 5
About 300 lbs
answered 2 years, 7 months ago
By
Mangham1992
- Mangham, LA
answer 6
The information says 300 lb.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
By
DigThemBones
- Albany, Ga.
answer 7
YES WHO EVER IS USING THE BIKE THE WEIGHT LIMIT IS 300LBS.
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
By
ladydi65
- osage city , kansas
answer 8
yes
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
By
moonbeam69
- Roscommon, MI
answer 9
can't say..I'm 222 and it has no problem with me
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
By
an anonymous customer
- El Guique, NM
answer 10
The product says 300 pounds, but I weigh more than 300 pounds snd it has been holding up just fine for me.
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
By
Deatrice
- Chicago, IL
answer 11
The book that comes with the bike states a maximum capacity of 300 lbs. I am 380 and can use it comfortably, but only time will tell if it will withstand the use.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
By
jaconrad
- WA
Question
I have just bought the me-709 mpex bike
I was disappointed in the amount of calories that I burned, it showed I only burned 48 calories and I did 18 miles.Is anybody else have the problem. My other bike I burned 50 calories every 15 minuites and it was a recumbent bike also.
asked 3 years, 4 months ago on Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
By
kraftykid
- phoenix az
11 answers
Answers
answer 1
the amount of calories you burn depends on the tension and speed, the harder you work the more calories you burn.
i typically burn 1,000 calories in an hour, speed 24 miles per hour, tension set at 6 or 7.
you could have a faulty monitor, forget the monitor, work hard and swaet, just check your heart rate and breathing, dont over do it.
i typically burn 1,000 calories in an hour, speed 24 miles per hour, tension set at 6 or 7.
you could have a faulty monitor, forget the monitor, work hard and swaet, just check your heart rate and breathing, dont over do it.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
By
XRunner
- PA
answer 2
Most likely it is the way that the calibrations are set up. Myself, I don't put any stock on what is displayed. I just ride and ride until my knees give up.
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
By
PraiseTheLordalways
- Fitchburg, Mass.
answer 3
I do 5 mi twice a day and each time I do it shows about 180 calories burned.
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
By
lmiskar
- Tacoma, Washington
answer 4
It sounds like you have a faulty monitor. Mine is about 50cal/15 min
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
timlins
- Milwaukee, WI
answer 5
NO THAT WASNT RIGHT ,DID YOU TRY TO RESET YOUR COMPUTER?IF THAT DNT WK CALL AND TALK TO THE PEOPLE AND JUST SEE IF YOU CAN GET ANOTHER COMPUTER.?
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
curtiswife
- REIGELWOOD,NC
answer 6
ODO is the odometer. It keeps up with the total miles rode on the bike kind of like a cars total miles driven.
answered 2 years, 7 months ago
By
Mangham1992
- Mangham, LA
answer 7
Maybe there's something wrong with your computer. I ride 10 to 15 miles at a time and burn anywhere from 200 to 500 calories depending on how fast I pedal.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
By
an anonymous customer
answer 8
I have the opposite problem! I think the computer is actually pretty poorly made. The bike is awesome though. I would just go by the way you feel and the time you bike compared to what you are used to on a high quality bike at a gym.
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
By
an anonymous customer
answer 9
You can contact the manufacturer and they will replace the computer for you.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
By
DebraA
answer 10
I was a little puzzled too but when I looked more closely at the instructions of my bicycle the units are metric. In your case the 18 might be kilometers which is only about 11 miles. This is not stated on the face of the electronics panel but is indicated on the instruction sheet that came with it..
answered 3 years, 4 months ago
By
rayclean
- upstate South Carolina
answer 11
Well all those fancy calorie counters are just guesses anyway. Your weight, age, health, etc all go into considering your calorie burn rate, so take any of these figures with a grain of salt. What you need to consider is your heart rate and length of your work out. My guide is if I'm sweating I'm burning.
answered 3 years, 4 months ago
By
an anonymous customer
- Tucson
Question
While riding the bike, is it quiet enough to also watch TV?
asked 3 years, 5 months ago on Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
By
an anonymous customer
11 answers
Answers
answer 2
YES,I USE MINE WHILE WATCHING TV,OR EVEN READING.
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
curtiswife
- REIGELWOOD,NC
answer 3
Oh, yes. Very guiet.
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
TheOldGrayMare
- Kansas City
answer 4
I can hear the tv at a decent level. I have really good hearing though.
answered 2 years, 6 months ago
By
Sunne2Day
- Lexington, KY
answer 5
Yes, the bike is quiet enough to watch tv while you exercise.
answered 2 years, 7 months ago
By
Mangham1992
- Mangham, LA
answer 6
Yes, Yes, Yes. It's very quiet.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
By
an anonymous customer
answer 7
We have found our bike to be completely silent. We have our bike in the middle of the living room and watch TV when we use it. No need for us even to turn up the sound.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
By
LilibeansMom
- Central Oregon
answer 8
yes
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
By
Caring4Others
answer 9
The pedal mechanism is very quiet. Mine has a squeek where 2 pieces go together - I haven't tried to oil it yet, but we watch movies while one of us is on it all the time.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
By
jaconrad
- WA
answer 10
The Marcy ME 709 is the most quiet of all exercise bikes I have ever been on. It is smooth beyond belief and definitely quiet enough to hear your favorite tv program or listen to music, without blasting others out of the house. Just got ours and we love it so far. Very smooth and comfortable!
answered 3 years, 4 months ago
By
sitetostoremoment
- Waupaca Cty, Wisconsin
answer 11
The bearing used in the assembly of the bike make for a very quite ride.
answered 3 years, 5 months ago
By
DebraA
Question
Does this exercise bike need batteries?
Does this bike come with batteries or is it a plug in exercise bike?
asked 3 years, 8 months ago on Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
By
an anonymous customer
- Denver,CO
11 answers
Answers
answer 1
It uses 2 AA batteries in the computer and they are supplied for the first ones.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
ProudArmyMomToo
- Yuma, AZ
answer 2
The bike comes with batteries. There is no electrical cord with this bike.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
GoForMiles
- Somerset, Pa.
answer 3
Only batteries needed are the two included AA batteries for the console.
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
bigtruknut
- washington DC
answer 4
IT COMES W/BATTERIES FOR THE COMPUTER,IT'S POWERED BY YOU,NO PLUGS NEEDED
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
curtiswife
- REIGELWOOD,NC
answer 5
It comes with batteries. They are needed for the display panel.
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
AnotherGail
- Columbus, OH
answer 6
No electricity for tension or the computer.
The computer runs on two AA batteries.
The computer runs on two AA batteries.
answered 2 years, 6 months ago
By
Sunne2Day
- Lexington, KY
answer 7
nope not at all. only for the meter.
answered 2 years, 6 months ago
By
Lollie007
answer 8
Uses batteries... and they come with it!
answered 2 years, 7 months ago
By
Veruschka
- WY
answer 9
Batteries.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
By
iammoni03
- Stockton CA
answer 10
The bike does not require electricity for operation. The only component that requires battery would be the LCD monitor.
answered 3 years, 7 months ago
By
GeneL32
answer 11
the only thing that needs energy is the cal/time/speed/distance piece and it comes with aa batteries. no plug in
answered 3 years, 8 months ago
By
teabiscut1
- louisiana
Question
I am 5ft even will this bike adjust to my height comfortably
asked 2 years, 11 months ago on Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
By
njladyt
11 answers
Answers
answer 1
yes
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
By
Irishroselovesu
- Roscoe, IL
answer 2
My granddaughter is about 4'9 or 10 and she stretches to make itwork where I have it set. It looks like there is only a little room left to move it forward. It may work but it may still be a stretch.
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
By
lmiskar
- Tacoma, Washington
answer 3
Absolutely.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
SouthJrzyGrl
answer 4
I am 5' and have no problem using this bike.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
By
currsand
- Delta, CO
answer 5
I am 5'4" but the length of my inseam is more for someone 5' tall. I drilled a new hole & it takes time...start with a small drill bit & get larger & larger bits. You must consider that the bar will only go 12" in because there are 2 screws blocking further entry.
Now it fits perfectly. I LOVE this bike.
Now it fits perfectly. I LOVE this bike.
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
By
tsameshi
answer 6
I have tp put on my flip flop to make up for adjustment.
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
By
8nancy
- az
answer 7
I think the bike will fit you just fine on the closest setting. You want your knees to be almost straight when they are stretched out.
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
By
HappyPhysicalTherapist
- Vadnais Heights, MN
answer 8
Shouldn't be a problem; there are 4 different adjustment settings for the seat position. I'm 5'7" and mine is set on the 2nd position.
answered 2 years, 10 months ago
By
recumbent
- Stuart, FL
answer 9
my wife is 5'2" and she loves it!
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
By
an anonymous customer
- El Guique, NM
answer 10
not really...i am 5.3 and it is just barely a good fit.
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
By
bg190
- Columbia, SC
answer 11
I am also 5 feet exactly. Yes it will adjust to meet your height requirements and shorter. I have it set on the second hole to suit my height.
answered 2 years, 11 months ago
By
Deatrice
- Chicago, IL
Question
Can you adjust the resistance using the monitor?
asked 3 years, 7 months ago on Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
By
awp16
11 answers
Answers
answer 1
no, there is a tension adjustment knob on the neck of the bike below the monitor
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
By
XRunner
- PA
answer 2
No, the monitor only "reads" your progress. You would use the resistance knob on the frame. Turning it right or left as you desire.
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
By
PraiseTheLordalways
- Fitchburg, Mass.
answer 3
No. The resistance can be adjusted by a dial just below the monitor.
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
By
ninepenn
answer 4
NO it has a know just below the monitor its very easy to adjust
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
By
CrankmOut
answer 5
Yes, you can dial in whatever tension you desire.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
GoForMiles
- Somerset, Pa.
answer 6
No, there is a knob under the monitor to change the resistance. Very easy to change.
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
ThinningThighs
answer 7
No. you have to adj. it manually
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
timlins
- Milwaukee, WI
answer 9
No, this bike has cable resistance, like a ten-speed and doesn't require electricity. You just turn a knob. The monitor has distance, time, speed, calories... I think that's all. No bells or whistles.
answered 2 years, 6 months ago
By
Sunne2Day
- Lexington, KY
answer 10
No there's a knob you turn to adjust tension
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
By
friskylee
- Bowie, Md.
answer 11
The computer registers the time, speed, distance and calories. A tension knob located directly below the computer, controls the resistance.
answered 3 years, 7 months ago
By
DebraA
Question
Does it actually help to tone your lower part of your body ? I am looking for something quite and will help loose 30 lbs plus.
asked 2 years, 5 months ago on Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
By
an anonymous customer
11 answers
Answers
answer 1
I am not a health nut, but just using the bike everyday will do nothing but good for you. I suppose that if you use the highest pressure setting and "ride into the wind" you would lose some weight, but I don't think that it would be what you looking for. Of course, over a period of time and faithfulness you will get there, just as long as you keep the Twinkies away from the bike.
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
By
PraiseTheLordalways
- Fitchburg, Mass.
answer 2
I is very quiet and you have to use it to lose it.
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
By
Belmont501
- CT
answer 3
300 pounds max.
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
By
Shabala
- Bartow, Florida
answer 4
Yes, by adjusting the resistance you can work up to a good workout for your lower body. This bike is extremely quiet to use as well.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
jne1253
- Pleasant Valley, NY
answer 5
depends on how you use it! Higher resistance will help tone your muscles. I definitely feel a burn in my thighs after I work out on resistance level 4 and it goes to 8. Then it also depends on how you sit in the seat. I move forward slightly recline and can feel it working my glutes. If you are already a fitness nut with well defined muscles, it may not provide enough resistance, but it works fine for me.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
FtWayneShopper
- Fort Wayne, IN
answer 6
Yes, it can help. The resistance is pretty strong at its highest level, but it's still manageable. The biggest key to losing 30lbs. will be your eating style. Exercise just helps some.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
JonExercise
answer 7
Excellent lower body excersize and you will not find one that is more quiet than this machine.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
GoForMiles
- Somerset, Pa.
answer 8
I sincerely think it will help to tone the lower body, but it will take discipline...I myself bought it for this purpose, as I have weight to lose also...I am 80 years old, and I have it set up in my living room in front of the tv...Helps with the boredom!!!
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
Jebbe
- Foster, RI
answer 9
Very quit and it very good bike
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
By
Mntxman
- north texas
answer 10
The bike has 8 grades of magnetic resistance. Riding at a higher level will tone your legs. I ride about an hour, switching between grade 3 and 6-- my legs are sore and wobbly when done (like I got a great workout). The bike is also perfectly silent. I recommend it for a silent workout in front of the tv.
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
LovesToBike2011
answer 11
This machine is very quiet. You can dial how much resistance you want. My legs were quivering when I got off, so something must be happening, right?
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
By
GrannyinDallas
Question
Site to Store
I am thinking about purchasing this bike. I have a Chevrolet Malibu. Will I be able to put this bike in my car to transport home?
asked 3 years, 4 months ago on Marcy ME-709 Recumbent Exercise Bike
By
an anonymous customer
11 answers
Answers
answer 1
you should the box is not very big, but is heavy
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
By
Irishroselovesu
- Roscoe, IL
answer 2
yes it would
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
By
bubbaboy1963
- norman,okla
answer 3
You might want to search through the Q&A's. I think I remember someone had a Kia and was able to fit in their car.
The box is pretty small. I measured 22" tall, 30" long, 12" wide/deep. I am sure it would fit just fine in the back seat of your car.
It weighed about 65lbs.
The box is pretty small. I measured 22" tall, 30" long, 12" wide/deep. I am sure it would fit just fine in the back seat of your car.
It weighed about 65lbs.
answered 2 years, 6 months ago
By
Sunne2Day
- Lexington, KY
answer 4
It should fit either in your backseat or your trunk. The box isn't that big. I have a Malibu so I think it would fit.
answered 2 years, 7 months ago
By
Mangham1992
- Mangham, LA
answer 5
I brought mine home in a Chevy Cavalier. But my back seat folds down.
answered 2 years, 8 months ago
By
iammoni03
- Stockton CA
answer 6
They deliver this bike to your home.
answered 2 years, 9 months ago
By
an anonymous customer
answer 7
The box is pretty compact - about 2 ft x 3 ft x 1 ft. I fit it in the trunk of my Kia Spectra.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
By
jaconrad
- WA
answer 8
the box dimentions are L. 31" x W. 12" x H. 22" and weighs 65lbs.
answered 3 years, 3 months ago
By
DebraA
answer 9
I put mine in the trunk of my Buick LeSabre with a good amount of room to spare. I'm pretty sure the Malibu trunk will hold the box.
answered 3 years, 4 months ago
By
rayclean
- upstate South Carolina
answer 10
We have a Ford Windstar Van with the back seat removed. Ours was fully assembled when we picked it up. If assembled, I would doubt that is would fit in your car or any car. However if you want to assemble it or have someone you know assemble it, then it is more likely to fit. Measure your depth, height, and length of your back seat or trunk, then check the dimensions of the package or ask at Wal-Mart. Or, you could have a friend with a truck or Van help you pick it up. It is really nice to have Wal Mart assemble it before pickup. Hope this helps. It's a great Bike!
answered 3 years, 4 months ago
By
sitetostoremoment
- Waupaca Cty, Wisconsin
answer 11
This product has a package dimension of 30.5"x11.5"x21.5". You should be able to fit this product into the trunk, or the back seat of the car.
answered 3 years, 4 months ago
By
GeneL32