Marcy
Marcy Foldable Upright Exercise Bike (NS-652)
LiftEvidence pick: Best Folding Bike
Folds to store away, under $150
- Best for
- Light cardio, rehabilitation and small apartments where the bike must fold away.
- Skip if
- Riders over 250 lb or anyone who wants hard training.
Marcy
Folding bike
Magnetic, 8 levels
Amazon customer rating
4.4/5 from 5,861 ratings
Checked October 7, 2026
- Type
- Folding bike
- Resistance
- Magnetic, 8 levels
- LiftEvidence score
- 6.2 / 10
- Price band
- Budget
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Quick verdict
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
A folding upright bike with eight levels of magnetic resistance and a simple LCD, rated for users up to 250 lb. It sets up in minutes, runs quietly and folds away when not in use — ideal for light cardio, rehab or a small apartment. The low user limit and modest resistance make it unsuitable for serious training.
Specifications
Source: manufacturer listing
As stated by the manufacturer (website or Amazon listing; conflicts are noted). Information that was not available or could not be confirmed is omitted or marked “Not reliably published”.
- Brand
- Marcy
- Model
- NS-652
- ASIN
- B0090OKG38
- Type
- Folding bike
- Resistance
- Magnetic, 8 levels
- Seat & handlebar adjustment
- Seat adjustable
- User capacity
- 250 lb
- Dimensions
- 32.5 × 16 × 44 in (L × W × H)
- Bike weight
- 36 lb
- Display & connectivity
- LCD: speed, distance, time, calories
- Subscription
- None
- Power
- Not reliably published
Sources: Amazon.com listing. Checked October 7, 2026.
Who it suits
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Best suited to
- Small Spaces
- Low Impact
- Budget
- Beginner
Light cardio, rehabilitation and small apartments where the bike must fold away.
Less suitable for
Riders over 250 lb or anyone who wants hard training.
Strengths and drawbacks
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Strengths
- Folds to store
- Very quiet
- Low price
- Large review base (5,861)
Drawbacks
- 250 lb user limit
- Only 8 resistance levels
- Light frame for hard efforts
- Basic seat
Ride feel, fit and durability
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Our interpretation of the specifications, stated construction and recurring customer feedback. We have not independently tested this product.
- Ride feel
- Moderate
- Stability
- Good
- Fit range
- Moderate
- Quietness
- Excellent
- Build quality
- Average
- Durability
- Good
Evidence and product claims
Scientific evidence, independent testing and manufacturer claims are different kinds of information and are not equivalent.
Independent testing
No independent laboratory testing of this model identified.
Manufacturer claims
Folds compactly for storage; eight magnetic resistance levels (manufacturer listing).
Marketing statements; not independently verified.
Customer feedback
Source: Amazon customer reviews · checked October 7, 2026
Amazon customer rating
4.4/5 from 5,861 ratings
Checked October 7, 2026
Customer ratings reflect user experience on Amazon. They are not LiftEvidence ratings and are not controlled evidence.
Recurring themes
Owners find it quick to assemble (under 15 minutes), very quiet, sturdy without wobble and good for therapy and the money. Seat comfort divides opinion.
Commonly praised
- Quick assembly
- Quiet
- No wobble
Commonly criticised
- Seat comfort (mixed)
Editorial scores
LiftEvidence editorial assessment · 0–10
6.2/ 10 · LiftEvidence score (weighted)
- Ride quality · 25%
- 5.0
- Build & durability · 20%
- 6.0
- Adjustability & fit · 15%
- 6.0
- Resistance range · 15%
- 4.5
- Home practicality · 10%
- 9.5
- Value · 15%
- 8.0
Editorial judgements from the manufacturer's specifications, stated construction and recurring customer-review themes, using the same criteria for every product in this category. They are not measurements, and we have not tested this product. How we evaluate
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Where to check the price
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Marcy Foldable Bike
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