Sunny Health & Fitness Stationary Indoor Cycling Bike - Adjustable Seat & Resistance for Home Workouts | Perfect for Cardio, Weight Loss & Indoor Training

I am an amateur athlete and I bought this bike to help maintain my cardio fitness while I go through rehab for a sprained MCL. I should be back to my regular training schedule soon, which is team practice 3-4 times per week and cross training at home on my days off, so I didn't want to invest in a gym membership just to be able to use their bikes, or to pay $20 per spin class (which I would have to modify for my injury).About assembly: The bike was well packed in the box. The box arrived with some splits in the side, so I was concerned that some parts might be missing, but everything was well packed and taped into place inside the box so it couldn't slide out through any of the splits. Assembly took about 30 minutes and was very easy with the included instructions and tools (and I am not a handy person).Good for shorties: I am only 5 feet tall and have a 27" inseam. This bike fits me perfectly. I have the seat in the second lowest position, so the seat could even go down one notch.About the bike: I used to take spin classes a lot, so I am familiar with studio quality spin bikes and this one stacks up. There is some minimal chain noise when riding, but it is still pretty quiet. It is solid when used in positions 2 (running) and 3 (climbing/standing). I've read some complaints about the seat, but it is fine for a spin-type workout where you are standing for much of the workout. In my opinion, any bike seat hurts if you've got your butt on it for too long, so stand up some of the time!I'm glad I bought this bike. It is a great value and I know I will continue to use it for cardio cross-training long after my MCL is healed.