Kouz Live Indoor Cycling Bike Review

KOUZ Live Overview

The Kouz Live is a great-looking spin bike, and I am excited to tell you all about it. Let’s start by talking about the price. This bike isn’t expensive at all. A total of $400 will get you this bike. That’s excellent value for money and will fit into many a spinner’s budget. It’s not going to be a Peloton or a Nordictrack s22i, but It’s often easy to get caught up in technology when it comes to buying an exercise bike. It is the technology that makes spin bikes expensive, and it’s not all the time that we require this technology to get a good workout. The assembly of this bike is one of the simplest that I have come across. It should take around 20 minutes to an hour, depending on how savvy you are at putting things together. The Warranty is an entire year, and they also advertise a 24-hour help email if you have any issues with the bike or building it. When I first saw this bike, I saw many features that I wasn’t expecting on something of this price. Though what we all want to know is this a good deal or is it one to avoid?

Let’s talk about the monitor. It is fundamental and doesn’t have a backlight on this model. It will require 2 x AAA batteries for use. It will give you a few data fields to work with, RPM, Time, Distance, Speed, Calories, and Heart Rate. The distance and speed will be calculated by the number of rotations of the crank. The Calories will be a rough estimation for the average person. I like the fact it has a heart rate on this. I found it quite impressive. The metal pieces on the front of the handlebars will give your heart rate as you hold them. It doesn’t have a power meter or power function or any connectivity, so no Bluetooth or Ant+, which on a bike for $400 I wouldn’t expect anyway. If you’re buying this to connect with Peloton or Zwift, you won’t be able to, but it doesn’t stop you from following the class without the bike being connected. Like I say, it’s a basic unit, but it’s enough to have a good workout at home. Many indoor cycling bikes that this price wouldn’t have monitors, especially ones that offer this data you have with the Kouz Live.

The transmission is an excellent system, and I was impressed. It runs a frictionless magnetic system. Three magnets are placed above the Flywheel, and as you turn the resistance in, the closer they get, the harder it becomes to pedal. The company is currently working on adding an extra magnet to the original system and promises it will be available soon. Personally, though, I think three is enough for most unless you see yourself in the Tour De France soon. The Flywheel is connected to a Belt drive system, and the bike is very smooth to ride. This system itself is tranquil, and if I lived in a flat or a shared house, I wouldn’t worry about using it at awkward times of the day. It will be very low maintenance and doesn’t require brake pads in this system.

The Pedals are standard Toe Clip-in pedals. They are metal and are of good quality. They do not have an SPD clip-in option to them but not to worry, it’s a standard thread, so they can be easily changed out for many other kinds of pedals. The Q-Factor is not listed from what I can tell is a fairly standard size for an indoor cycle and will not feel any different from a studio spin bike. The Flywheel is an ideal weight of 35lbs. It’s not often you see a Flywheel so heavy on a magnetic bike of this price. Having this makes the bike feel smooth and sturdy throughout your workouts and keeps the noise down.

The bike itself weighs 108lbs. It’s easy to move around on the wheels, which are at the front, and with no cables or wires attached, makes this bike portable around the house. It’s made of steel and coated in an anti-rust material. They have also put a guard over the Flywheel to protect it from sweat or anything falling off the bars. The max user weight for the bike is 330lbs and does feel strong and put together well. It’s 37” in length, 45” in height, and 20” wide, so it’s a small unit and would be easy to store. The user height range isn’t like many other spinning bikes. It’s 5ft 4” to 6ft 8”. It’s definitely on the higher side of things, and before you do purchase this bike, I’d have a quick check on where you are height-wise to make sure you fit into the right bracket. The handlebars are of outstanding quality, and as mentioned before, I like the Heart Rate pads. They are straightforward to clean and have plenty of options for riding. Another great feature of these is they have an inbuilt tablet mount, making it easy for you to ride entertainment, and also has bottle holders for those longer rides. The saddle is reasonably comfortable. Like any spinning saddle, it will take a few rides to get used to. What makes me like this bike is that both the saddle and the handlebars can move vertically and horizontally. This isn’t seen in many indoor cycling bikes, and even some of the best can’t do this. It’s not even possible on a Peloton. I feel like they have put a lot of time into the design of this bike, and it wouldn’t look out of place in a spin studio, in my opinion. It feels great to ride, strong and in sprints and big climbs. I feel confident in its ability and would feel safe putting down a lot of power.

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Robbie Ferri

Robbie Ferri from “Riding with Robbie” has been cycling for almost ten years. In that time, he has broken World Records, Bikepacked all over the World, and also raced ultra distance at a top-level. Robbie picked up a bike and started cycling when he was about 25 years old and said it was the best thing he ever did. The experiences and the fun he’s had have given him a huge passion for helping inspire others to ride further, farther, and get fitter.

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