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MERACH 4-in-1 folding bike: 16 levels, 132 to 185 cm
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MERACH's 4-in-1 folding bike packs upright cycling, recumbent cycling and arm and back exercises into one small frame. The detail that sets it apart is a clearly stated rider range of 132 to 185 cm, which makes it one of the easier folding bikes to judge for shorter riders. It suits small homes where one machine has to do several jobs.
- Modes
- Upright, recumbent, arm and back
- Levels
- 16 magnetic
- Max user
- 136 kg
- Rider height
- 132 to 185 cm
- Size (D x W x H)
- 95 x 53 x 116 cm
In its favour
- A stated rider range of 132 to 185 cm, which suits shorter riders well.
- Sixteen magnetic levels and an LCD that shows heart rate, time, distance and calories.
- Four modes from one folding frame, with a tablet holder and a bottle holder behind the seat.
Good to know
- The 136 kg limit is lower than the BARWING and YOSUDA bikes in this guide.
- The listing does not describe how the recumbent mode or backrest is set up.
Our take
Modes and what they mean
MERACH lists four uses: upright cycling, recumbent cycling, and separate arm and back exercises. The listing does not explain exactly how the arm and back modes are set up or what equipment they use, so it is worth checking the product images and manual. The idea is a full-body routine without a second machine, which matters most in a flat where floor space is tight.
Resistance, seat and display
Sixteen levels of magnetic resistance give small steps between effort settings, and the listing describes the system as smooth and silent. MERACH says the seat cushion has been upgraded for width and comfort, measuring 23 by 28 by 6 cm. The seat height adjusts to suit riders from 132 to 185 cm.
The LCD shows time, distance, speed, calories and heart rate. A tablet holder lets you stream videos, and a bottle holder sits behind the seat. The MERACH app offers customisable workout plans.
Size and capacity
The bullet points list the bike at 95 by 53 by 116 cm with a product weight of 18 kg, while the spec table gives slightly larger dimensions and 20.2 kg. Either way, it is light enough for one person to fold and wheel into a cupboard or behind a door. The steel frame supports up to 136 kg, which the title rounds to 300 lb.
MERACH or a rival convertible
The BARWING 5-in-1 covers a wider rider range of 4 ft 11 to 6 ft 6 and a higher 350 lb limit, with named support for Kinomap and Zwift. The YOSUDA 5-in-1 adds a 3 kg flywheel and resistance cables. The MERACH sits a step below both on user limit but has the clearest fit data for shorter riders and its own app with plans.
Verdict
The MERACH 4-in-1 suits shorter and average-height riders who want a light folding bike with both upright and recumbent options and app-based plans. Taller or heavier riders should look at the BARWING 5-in-1, and those who want cable-based arm work with a heavier flywheel may prefer the YOSUDA 5-in-1.
Compared with alternatives in: Best folding exercise bikes, Best recumbent bikes with arm exercisers
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