Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Bike and Rower
The Stamina Conversion II is a stamina recumbent exercise bike with upper body exerciser attachments built into the same steel frame as a full rowing machine, so cycling, rowing, and arm work all live on one folding station. It swaps a single cycling motion for a rowing handle that doubles as a curl bar and a leg-press attachment, backed by 8 levels of magnetic resistance and a 3-year frame warranty.
- A genuine upper-body station: the padded rowing handle also works for bicep curls, triceps kickbacks, and forearm curls
- 8 levels of magnetic resistance that multiple independent reviewers and Amazon owners describe as quiet or near-silent in both bike and row mode
- Also converts to a light leg press by hooking the rowing handle to the seat, adding a fourth exercise mode to one frame
- Folds down and rolls on built-in wheels, useful for a small home gym that needs the floor back after a session
- Free access to the müüv app adds guided coaching and workout demo videos at no extra cost
- 3-year frame warranty backs a steel frame that most owners and reviewers describe as sturdy
Where the Conversion II lands against the other recumbent bikes in our catalog: Beats the Sunny Health & Fitness Smart Recumbent Cross Trainer and the pooboo Recumbent Bike with Arm Exerciser on total workout modes: both of those add arm handles to a single cycling motion, while the Conversion II swaps in a full second machine, a rower, alongside the same arm work, Loses to the 3G Cardio Elite RB X on overall build tier: our catalog lists the 3G Cardio in the premium recumbent tier, though that model does not row or add arm work, Is the only recumbent bike in our full 27-product catalog tagged as a bike-and-rower combo, so it is the space-efficient pick for a home gym that would otherwise need two separate machines.
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Read the tested review
Specs, the seat-comfort split, and the assembly-time gap between independent testers, all on one page.
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Preview the manual before it arrives
Stamina hosts a free PDF manual for this model online, so you can read the assembly and console steps before the box shows up.
Why the Conversion II earns its spot in this class
A rowing handle that doubles as an arm-day tool
Most recumbent bikes stop at leg day. The Conversion II's padded rowing handle also works as a curl bar: stand on the pivoting foot plates for bicep curls, triceps kickbacks, and forearm curls, or hook the handle to the seat for a light leg press.
Two cardio machines that fold down to one
Switch between recumbent cycling and full rowing strokes on the same aluminum beam and steel frame, then fold it down and roll it away on the built-in wheels when the session is over.
What owners keep saying
This stamina recumbent bike and rower review pulls from 222 Amazon owner ratings and independent hands-on write-ups from FitRated and rowingmachine-guide.com, organized around the doubts real buyers have before they order.
Magnetic resistance is friction-free, which helps the Stamina operate quietly.
Noise levelPlastic parts developed cracks after a few months (and as luck would have it, after the 90 day warranty period!)
Durability and warrantyMost owners report that the Stamina Conversion II holds up well.
DurabilityTwo full machines, a recumbent bike and a rower, plus a real upper-body station, all folding into one frame.
Shop on Amazon →The honest cons
- The 90-day parts warranty is short, and rowingmachine-guide.com reports plastic components cracking shortly after that window closes on some units
- Independent reviewers do not agree on assembly time: FitRated logged about an hour, while rowingmachine-guide.com logged up to two hours with missing or incorrect parts on some units
- FitRated's tester found the built-in hand-pulse sensor inaccurate and recommends pairing a separate heart-rate monitor
- Only 8 manual resistance levels and no preset workout programs, a recurring complaint from both Fit Clarity and FitRated
- Seat comfort is genuinely mixed: one Amazon owner called the seat short, hard plastic that gets uncomfortable well before the 20-minute mark, while FitRated and Fit Clarity both praised its lumbar support
Stamina Conversion II vs Sunny Cross Trainer vs pooboo vs 3G Cardio Elite RB X
All four are recumbent bikes in our catalog, but only one adds a second machine instead of just a pair of handles: the Conversion II is the sole combo pick here that rows as well as it pedals.
| Stamina Conversion II | Sunny Cross Trainer | pooboo Arm Exerciser | 3G Cardio Elite RB X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine type | Recumbent bike + rower + arm/leg station | Recumbent bike + arm exerciser | Recumbent bike + arm exerciser | Recumbent bike |
| Rowing mode | Yes, full rowing machine | No | No | No |
| Upper-body exerciser | Yes, rowing handle: curls, kickbacks, forearm curls | Yes, arm handles | Yes, arm handles | Not part of this model |
| Catalog tier | Combo (bike + rower) | Arm-exerciser recumbent | Arm-exerciser recumbent | Premium recumbent |
| Our take | Most workout modes in one folding frame | Simple arm-exerciser add-on to a standard recumbent | Simple arm-exerciser add-on to a standard recumbent | Steps up to our premium recumbent tier, bike only |
| Spec | Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Bike and Rower |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Recumbent bike and rower in one frame; also converts to an upper-body arm station and a light leg press |
| Resistance | 8 levels, smooth magnetic resistance, both bike and row modes |
| Weight capacity | 250 lb, confirmed by both Stamina's own spec sheet and the Amazon listing |
| Frame | Steel frame, Black/Grey finish, foldable for storage, wheels for portability |
| Assembled dimensions | 75.5" L x 20" W x 27" D per Stamina's current spec sheet |
| Product weight | 102 lb per Amazon's spec table; Stamina's own spec sheet lists 106 lb for the same current model, a minor conflict between the two current listings |
| Seat | Molded, padded seat and seatback; owner opinions on comfort are mixed, see FAQ |
| Console | Multi-function LCD monitor tracking speed, distance, time, calories burned, and pulse |
| Pulse tracking | Hand-pulse sensors built into the grips; power source is 2 AA batteries |
| Rowing hardware | Aluminum rowing beam, pivoting footplates with straps, padded rowing handle |
| App support | Free access to the müüv app for guided coaching, exercise demo videos, and assembly videos |
| Warranty | 3 years on the frame, 90 days on parts |
FAQ
Does the stamina recumbent exercise bike with upper body exerciser actually work the arms, or is that just a spec sheet claim?
It does, since standing on the pivoting foot plates and using the padded rowing handle lets you do bicep curls, triceps kickbacks, and forearm curls, or you can hook the handle to the seat to work the legs in a light press. Stamina documents all three moves on the current product page alongside the bike and rower modes.
How long does stamina recumbent bike assembly take?
Independent testers do not agree. FitRated's reviewer built it in about an hour, while rowingmachine-guide.com logged up to two hours with missing or incorrect parts on some units. Several Amazon owners who followed the instructions closely landed closer to the shorter estimate, so budget extra time and count the hardware bag first.
Where can I find the stamina conversion ii manual?
Stamina hosts a free PDF manual for this model directly on the product's current page, so you can read the assembly steps and console setup before the machine arrives rather than after.
Is the seat comfortable for longer sessions?
Opinions split here: FitRated and Fit Clarity both praised the padded seat's lumbar support, but one Amazon reviewer described the seat bottom as short, hard plastic that gets uncomfortable well before the 20-minute mark, with the backrest and bottom as separate, non-adjustable pieces. Try a shorter session first and judge from there rather than assuming either take applies to you.
Can I trust the built-in heart rate reading?
Not fully, since FitRated's tester found the hand-pulse sensor inaccurate and recommended pairing a separate heart-rate monitor for anything more precise than a rough estimate during a session.
What's the weight capacity, and is it enough for rowing?
Both Stamina's own spec sheet and the Amazon listing agree on 250 lb. FitRated specifically called that relatively light for a dedicated rowing machine, so heavier rowers should weigh that number against how much of their training will happen in row mode before buying.
The verdict
The short version: the Stamina Conversion II is a stamina recumbent exercise bike with upper body exerciser features built into the same frame as a full rowing machine, and 222 Amazon owners rate the combination 4.3 out of 5. It earns that score by doing what most combo machines do not: the padded rowing handle works as a real arm-day tool for standing bicep curls, triceps kickbacks, and forearm curls, and the 8-level magnetic resistance runs quiet enough that multiple owners call it near-silent. The real catches are a 90-day parts warranty that independent testers say some plastic components do not outlast, and a hand-pulse sensor that FitRated's reviewer found inaccurate.
Buy it if you want one folding machine that covers cycling, rowing, and upper-body toning without adding separate equipment to a small space. Skip it if you need precise in-machine heart-rate tracking, or you want a longer parts warranty than 90 days.
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Stamina Conversion II Recumbent Bike and Rower