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Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike Review

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:33:58 +0000

Have you ever tried riding a bicycle with the seat and hand grips are at the same level? These are bikes with a high durability out of the road which requires balance, coordination and speed for some exercise. Well, in that case you’ve got to have the phoenix 98623 revolution cycle, that doesn’t require you to balance a bike, or why give a way all your risk at the road, when you can do your exercise at home.

Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike Specifications:

Modern exercise bike with direct-drive resistance system and 39.6-pound balanced flywheel.
Direct-drive system lets the rider pedal forward or backward, with quick-stop handle brake.
2-way adjustable seat post and handlebars move vertically and horizontally while you ride.
Heavy-duty brake pad resistance system with center-pull brake pads; wheels for transport.
250-pound weight capacity
Measures 24 x 42.5 x 42.3 inches (W x H x D)
Weighs 113 pounds

The Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike is made up of a direct-drive system with a handle brake which you can use to impede the flywheel that allows you to change direction if you want you can pedal either forward or backward with different endurance.

Aside from the ability of this contraption to change direction during the work out, it has also an adjustable seat to move you from up and down and from front to back while riding on the bike. Changing direction could also help in attaining maximum work out which can also involve not only your thighs and arms but also your back, giving more time to settle down because all your weights are down into your legs and arms.

This is also equipped with a tension knob which facilitates the tension of the bike depending on the user’s pace. If you slow down the pedal then you can control the tension through the tension knob.

Phoenix Revolution Exercise Bike at a glance…

Pros:

It has a fix wheel for easy transportation in putting it in one place or another.
Provides total work out because of the flywheel’s intensity
Adjustable seats suitable for all body types

Cons:

Handlebars can be move vertically and horizontally but it is not adjustable from front to back as of the seat post, in result, users with smaller arms tend to over reach the handle from their seats while mounted on the bike.

On the whole, Phoenix Revolution Cycle Pro II is a highly suggested exercise bike for its great features.

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Schwinn 123 Upright Exercise Bike Review

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:14:30 +0000

The Schwinn 123 Upright Exercise Bike has everything you need for indoor cycling in one package. It is a bit expensive, but the money is worth being spent on it, no regrets.

It has 16 levels of resistance and a huge array of programs that will keep you busy and fit for a long time. It can adapt the workout to practically everyone from a new user to professionals, from hardcore fitness enthusiasts to therapy sessions. It is great to have in the house and will be the best friend of your family.

Schwinn 123 Upright Exercise Bike Specifications

Resistance- Quiet magnetic ECB (Eddy current brake) resistance, 16 levels
Warranty- 10 years frame, 1 year mechanical and electrical
Weight- 80 pounds
Dimensions- 32’’ L x 20’’ W x 51’’ H
Max user weight- 300 pounds
Display- Blue Backlit LCD
Programs- 23 programs

Complete indoor cycling package

When you start looking at the list of programs that include: 1 Manual, 10 Profile courses, Calorie Goal, BMI Measurement, Time trial with Pacer, 2 custom user-defined, 3 Heart rate controlled, Recovery Test, Results Mode, Fitness Test, Quick Start, you can’t say that you can’t find your own in there.

The Schwinn 123 Upright Exercise Bike is perfect for everyone and has features that add convenience with effectiveness of one simple and yet great exercise bike. Plus the 16 levels of resistance, that will blow up the number of choices of exercises and profiles that this machine can adapt to.

Everything ready to use with a backlit LCD computer display that gives complete feedback on your workout stats: Time, Interval Time, RPM, Watts, Distance, Pulse, Speed, Calories, Resistance and Alpha-numeric prompts.

The Bio Fit pedals and wide and comfortable, and the Bio Comfort saddle can be fully adjusted for personal added comfort. The Bio Fit angle handlebars with built-in grip heart rate sensors are great and can also be adjusted.

The transport wheels make it easy to change location of the Schwinn 123 Upright Exercise Bike and store it away after exercising. Plus adjustable fan and integrated coin or key tray and reading rack for more convenience and are great added features for anyone.

Schwinn 123 Upright Exercise Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Bio Fit system in all features
Wide choice of programs and resistance levels
Quality construction

Cons:

Relatively expensive

Overall, this is a great machine that is close to perfect. The only thing is the price tag that isn’t that perfect for this dream machine that should be arriving at your doorstep, in a perfect world.

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Lifecore LC-900 Upright Exercise Bike Review

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:15:51 +0000

The Lifecore LC-900 Upright Exercise Bike is proposed for specific work out style. It is designed with a compact walk-thru that makes it more accessible and easy to use. A friendly-user walk-thru designed exercise bike is one of the most likely upright bikes because of its good quality that provides users the work out they need. It features a wide range of variety of programs that will definitely help users.

Lifecore LC-900 Upright Exercise Bike Specifications:

Compact walk-thru design
12 preset programs
3 heart rate control programs
Stores up to 9 user profiles
Comfortable saddle with micro-adjustable fore- aft seat adjustment
Adjustable handle bars
5″ pedal spacing
Heavy-duty aluminum frame
Contact heart rate sensors
Scratch-resistant coating
High-tech display with time and temp reading
Toggle wheel for easy program scrolling and adjustment
Powered by AC adapter or batteries
User weight capacity: 300 pounds
Weight: 88 pounds
Dimensions: 41 inches long by 24 inches wide by 52 inches tall

The Lifecore LC-900 Upright is built with a compact walk-thru design that makes up its durable and amicable look. It is not space consumable because they constructed it at just a compact designed not to eat more spaces at your living room giving more area to visitors to sit in.

It is programmed with 12 preset and three heart rate control system, giving you an access to your heart or cardiovascular activity. Monitoring this is a vital function because exercising will strengthen muscles of the heart which will give a faster heart rate so, that’s why be alert to see the heart rate always.

This LC-900 exercise bike gives you a comfortable and secure 5 inches pedal spacing. Its seat is adjustable from front to back as its handle bars do the same. And you will never ask his durability, it is made up of heavy-duty aluminum frame and was coated with scratch-resistant to avoid marks and scrapes along the device and it is equipped with a high-tech display of the time, speed, RPM, distance, resistance level, calorie burned and heart rate.

Lifecore LC-900 Upright Exercise Bike at a glance…

Pros:

It gives a compact design to all users that this exercising tool is not going to be a big obstruction in their house.
It is also built as like walk-thru bike which is easy to access and the displays are understandable.
It can hold a maximum weight of 300 pounds.
Offers 3 heart rate control programs that are attainable through the sensor at the handlebars.

Cons:

Aside from its high quantity of pricing, there’s no other significant inconveniences.

Overall, The LC-900 Upright Exercise bike is definitely a must-buy for any one who wanted a gym at their house with less complication.

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Schwinn Airdyne Evolution Comp Exercise Bike Review

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:36:09 +0000

Who says vintage doesn’t work as good as modern? Schwinn Airdyne is one of the typical yet, a high-class exercise bike that can provide appropriate exercise for the whole body muscles increasingly it’s potential to work out more. This Airdyne evolution bike can provide a sufficient working out time for a day-to-day exercise giving you the right fitness you’ve always wanted to achieve.

Schwinn Airdyne Evolution Comp Exercise Bike Specifications:

Extra padded, anatomically correct seat
Second stage belt drive for a smoother and quieter ride.
Computer provides feedback on time, distance, workload level, calories burned, calories/hour and RPMs.
Great for clubs, rehab facilities and the home
Dimensions: 50″ l x 22.5″ w x 48″ h
Weight: 90 lbs.

The Schwinn Airdyne Evolution Comp Exercise Bike has a unique evolution fan wheel smaller than the Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike, so you can have the step-over easy to access and easier to pedal on. It serves as the cooling factor of the user while on exercise and at the same time it is a self-generating air resistance where in the harder you pedal, the greater resistance you will achieve which will give you a better work out.

And unlike any other, the contraption is quieter because its drive system is equipped with chain and Belt Drive that has a spring loaded chain tensioner which makes it quieter while on work out. You will never have to worry about the sound coming from the wheel because it is silent.

You can easily monitor the rate of your workloads through the LCD at the computer device of the Airdyne bike, which will be more convenient because you are at the upright position. You have an easy access in observing your time, distance, calories and calories per hour, RPM, and heart rate.

You wanted to use this for fitness or for rehabilitative use? Then you can have it in both ways. What’s great here is that it gives you a simultaneous work out for both your lower and upper body. It has a great work out on the thighs and legs that you will tone when you pedal and at your arms and shoulders when it trails the wheel of which you pedal. You will enjoy the fitness and at the same time the healthy body system that you will be having.

Schwinn Airdyne Evolution Bike at a glance…

Pros:

Its durability is not at all a question. For it is made up of durable steel frames that could hold 90 lbs and increasingly during the work out.
It decreases your muscle stiffness even though at your lowest level of work out duration

Cons:

You’ve got to have a good place for t inside your home because you cannot fold it like any other stationary bikes.

Overall, Schwinn Airdyne Bike is considerably good in its features and could probably give you a work out that fits for your body’s strength.

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Star Trac ST Fitness 8610 AirForce Upright Exercise Bike Review

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:05:24 +0000

The Star Trac ST Fitness 8610 AirForce Upright Exercise Bike works with an air resistance, that means that the bike is noisy as you increase your speed of pedaling, and it doesn’t have any way to control the resistance. Air resistance indoor bikes are not the best choices if you are looking to buy an indoor bike.

Having said that, there though some good things about this bike within the air resistance type indoor bikes segment. It has a comfortable large back padded seat, the seat can be adjusted for added comfort, and it can also be adjusted in multiple ways, so that different users may find their perfect position to ride this bike.

Star Trac ST Fitness 8610 AirForce Upright Exercise Bike Specifications

Resistance: Dual Action Air Resistance
LCD Display provides feedback on Speed, Time Elapsed, Calories, Distance, Temperature
Contact Heart Rate Sensors
Fully Adjustable Seat
Warranty: Lifetime on Frame, 5 years on parts, 1 year labor
Dimensions: 48” L x 23” W x 48” H
Weight: 112 pounds

Air Resistance Indoor Bike

The Star Trac ST Fitness 8610 AirForce Upright Exercise Bike stands out as an air resistance indoor bike, even though these bikes tend to be noisy, and this model isn’t different, people like them because of the comfort from the air flowing from the pedalling. This model is strong and looks solid, and has a warranty that is reasonable for it.

Another feature that makes this bike stand out are the moving handlebars that accompany the movement of the pedalling, you may say that you have here a full body workout equipment, but some users have said that the movement of the arms doesn’t really test your strength and lacks more resistance at lowers pedalling speeds.

The bike is quite simple in its construction and the console also. There isn’t nothing like a wow factor to this bike. It is though a quality air resistance indoor bike that will delight all the users that look for a no frills fitness equipment that will deliver what they are looking for, a great performance with maximum comfort.

Star Trac ST Fitness 8610 AirForce Upright Exercise Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Comfortable
Solid and stable
Quality construction

Cons:

Noisy at higher speeds
Expensive

The Star Trac ST Fitness 8610 AirForce Upright Exercise Bike is a good bike for a air resistance indoor bike, once again these bikes are noisy and may not be the best choice for indoor biking, but if you like the air flowing from the fan as you ride and the noise doesn’t bother you, then this is the model that you should be looking for to buy.

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Schwinn IC Pro Indoor Cycling Bike Review

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:50:41 +0000

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The Schwinn IC Pro Indoor Cycling Bike is one of the top of the class bikes, it is hard to find anything better for the same price. This is a choice that nobody regrets and gives back a fantastic workout adapted to any user needs.

The bike was designed with a full adjustable seat to accommodate any user size, a 38 lb. flywheel that simulates road biking, and 22″ wide stabilizers for added safety, more support and stability. For convenience, the Schwinn Pro Indoor Cycling Bike has transport wheels, bottle holders, stainless steel handlebars and a corrosion-resistant powder-coated frame for a long lasting and solid design.

Schwinn IC Pro Indoor Spin Bike Specifications

Dimensions- 50’’ L x 22.5 W x 49’’ H
Max User Weight- 300 pounds
Compatible user heights- 4’11’’ to 6’8’’
Drive system- Chain drive using forged steel crank and ISIS oversized bottom bracket
Warranty- 15 years frame, 2 years parts, 1 year labor, 6 months wear items
Weight- 130 pounds

Top of the class

It isn’t just the design, it is all the first class components that the Schwinn IC Pro Indoor Cycling Bike incorporates that make this indoor bike a fantastic machine. Plus it is priced under $1000, which makes it a most attracting deal for any user.

The Schwinn IC Pro Indoor Bike is the high end, pride of the line from Schwinn’s indoor bicycle catalog, durable, strong and with an excellent value for money ratio. It provides a great cardio exercise workout for increased fitness or to burn calories.

It is easy to use, the adjustment knob for the resistance is user friendly and increases linearly the resistance, giving you almost infinite possibilities of resistance levels. The enclosed chain guard keeps the parts that are lubricated away from contact but it has easy access when it needs to be oiled up again.

The finishing details from the construction like to prevent corrosion the stainless pins can be quickly tighten on the sliding tubes for increased safety, the corrosion resistant Zinc galvanized and powder coated frame.

Overall, it is hard to find a better option than the Schwinn IC Pro Indoor Cycling Bike, beats all the competitors and even other indoor bikes from Schwinn.

Schwinn IC Pro Indoor Cycling Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

First class construction
Great bicycle components
Amazing features

Cons:

Looks beautiful, feels great and is a great deal for your money. The Schwinn IC Pro Indoor Cycling Bike guarantees first class indoor bicycle exercises, and can please even the most demanding customers and fitness enthusiasts, all of this brought in to your home with commercial gym equipment quality.

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Reebok RT 310 Bike Review

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:28:00 +0000

The Reebok RT 310 Bike is a great recumbent bike that packs a lot of nice features for the price you pay. It also has some interactive games that you can play as you pedal your way to fitness, if you are into that kind of motivational features. This is a solid and stable bike that delivers high quality performances.

The silent magnetic resistance is great for indoor usage and the ride is smooth and silent, you get a lot of levels for your resistance that will meet beginners and intermediate users’ needs of exercise. There are also 10 workout programs for everybody needs and expectations of exercises.

Reebok RT 310 Bike Specifications

Silent Magnetic Resistance
Step Thru™ Design
EKG™ Grip Sensors
Adjustable Seat Cushion
10 workout programs
ClearView™ display
Warranty: lifetime on frame, 1 year on parts and labor
Max User Capacity: 250 pounds

Affordable and Great Value

The Reebok RT 310 Bike is a great and affordable recumbent indoor bike. It also has something called the ExerPlay, which is a technology that gives you the possibility to play games in the display as you ride your bike. You have the Calorie Destroyer, the Fat Blocker, card games as Texas Hold ‘em or Blackjack.

These are like kind of cute games to play, but if you will be playing games in your recumbent bike you might as well just buy another recumbent bike for less money and buy yourself a good portable game console to play as you ride your bike. Not amazing or a sales driver.

Other than the distracting games the whole bike does have nice features. It is comfortable and solid, very stable even if you give it all you got when pedaling. The silent magnetic resistance is easy to change and gives nice resistance and challenge to any user, it is also very quiet.

You also have 10 personal workout programs that work great to improve your fitness levels, if you are not distracted by the games. You also get the AccuRate Heart Rate Monitor built in the handle bars that help you keep control on your heart rate and keep you in your zone for burning efficiently all the calories you need.

Reebok RT 310 Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Comfortable and stable
Silent Magnetic Resistance
Built in Workout Programs

Cons:

Games, may be distractive

Overall the Reebok RT 310 Bike is a nice bike with good features and a solid construction. The only thing that can keep you away from this bike may be the fact that it has the games in it. Either you really like them, or you buy them for your kids in the family, or they are just distractive and not worth to buy the whole bike with them.

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Diamondback 900SR Recumbent Exercise Bike Review

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:34:19 +0000

The Diamondback Fitness 900Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike, or just 900Sr from now on, it’s a luxury type limousine for recumbent bikes. It has everything that you may want and everyone else has in their recumbent bikes. It has received several awards and they were well deserved.

The eddy current brake system, ergonomical seat, blue back lit LCD, plug in jack for MP3 player, pulse sensors in the handgrips, and so on. It is great, expensive, oversized and yet a great option for anyone that can afford one. Now it depends on you, if this will be an exercise bike or another Lazy Boy in front of the TV.

Diamondback Fitness 900Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications

Dimensions- 62’’ L x 27.5’’ W x 43.3’’ H
Resistance- Eddy current brake system, 16 levels
Weight- 126 pounds
Warranty- Lifetime on frame and brake, 3 years parts and electronics, 1 year labor
Max user weight- 300 pounds

Luxurious

The principle behind the 900Sr is comfort, and comfort you do get with excellent levels with the 900Sr. It has in its center the Comfort-Plus extra wide high tech mesh seatback, with seat height adjustment and molded backrest with lumbar support. And you have to love the step-through design without those bulky bases to step over, great for someone with health problems.

It has an amazing wide range of programs to tune in your workout, with a blue backlit LCD easy to read console. Programs are: manual, fat burning intervals, random, glute max hill climb, strength, target heart rate, fitness test, heart rate intervals and custom trainer program.

Plus 16 levels of resistance delivered by an eddy current break system. It has a built in fan and a plug in jack for an MP3 player, just to let you cool down and relax while working out and burning some fats.

The console can be adjusted, on the sides of the seat there are comfort drips, the pedals are self leveling and with adjustable straps, it can hold users up to 300 pounds and it has a good warranty to back up all of this.

It is priced below the $1000 level, which it isn’t bad and for all the features that you get it is a bargain. With all of what you get with the Diamondback Fitness 900Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike, other companies will charge you much more.

Diamondback Fitness 900Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Step-through design
Amazing features all included
Affordable, considering quality and features

Cons:

Hard to move around

The Diamondback Fitness 900Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike is a multi awarded recumbent exercise bike, it is a great option for anyone, especially if you have any back problems with the Step-through design and the Comfort-Plus extra wide high tech mesh seatback.

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LifeSpan Fitness S2 Indoor Cycling Bike Review

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:21:06 +0000

The LifeSpan Fitness S2 Indoor Cycling Bike is a great choice for those cycling enthusiasts that love to ride outdoors but at times cannot. This indoor bike feels just like any outdoor racing bike, the riding is the same. Its riding position may not be the most comfortable for some, for those who love to ride these bikes the S2 is a perfect match

The bike is solid and stable, built with a heavy gauge steal frame and a 40 pounds flywheel, plus the Poly-V drive belt, it was built to last and deliver a smooth performance. It also has different inclines for added difficulty, and the resistance can be adjusted with a micro adjustable knob with a push brake.

LifeSpan Fitness S2 Indoor Cycling Bike Specifications

Heavy-gauge steel frame
40 pounds flywheel
Handlebars: Multi-Position, PVC-Dipped
Pedals: Alloy with Sealed Bearings
Dimensions: 44″ x 44″ x 22″
Warranty: 5 years frame, 1 year parts and labor, 90 days wear items

Great Indoor Bike

One of the best things about this bike is the fact that the LifeSpan Fitness S2 Indoor Cycling Bike has the option to fully adjust the seat and handlebars for a perfect fit as you ride. They can be adjusted up and down, forward and backward, practically any rider will find its comfortable position to ride this bike.

Another great detail is the fact that the seat and pedals can be changed for the seat and pedals from your outdoor bike, if you have one. That way you will feel even more comfortable with the gear you are using. For a bike like this, comfort is worth gold.

Spinning bikes are not the most comfortable indoor bikes to ride, but the LifeSpan Fitness S2 Indoor Cycling Bike makes up for it with all these features that increase the comfort of the ride. It is a great indoor bike that will delight anyone who loves these type of indoor bikes.

LifeSpan Fitness S2 Indoor Cycling Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Fully adjustable seat and handlebars
Affordable

Cons:

None

The LifeSpan Fitness S2 Indoor Cycling Bike is a great bike, for spinning type indoor bikes. It was built to last a long time and to increase comfort of your riding exercises. Considering this package of features that add a solid construction to comfort, the price is affordable and worth every dollar of the price tag.

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Lifecore LC-800RB Recumbent Exercise Bike Review

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:07:32 +0000

The Lifecore LC-800RB Recumbent Exercise Bike is sold as the recumbent bike with the smallest footprint in the market, it uses the same 44’’ frame from LifeCore’s 900 RB and 1000 RB Bikes. This is bike is sturdy and solid in its construction, it is great for anyone that has challenges with the space to put a recumbent bike in the house or garage.

It is easy to mount with its step through recumbent frame, especially appealing for senior users who have a hard time stepping up to upright bikes or even other recumbent bikes without this easy step through design.

Lifecore LC-800RB Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications

Recumbent exercise bike with compact 44-inch frame
5” inch Pedal Spacing to Reduce Joint Stress
Large LED Display
12 Preset Computer Programs
16 Levels of Magnetic Resistance
User Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Dimensions: 24’’ W x 42’’ H x 44’’ D
2 Years Warranty

Solid and Easy to Use Recumbent Bike

The Lifecore LC-800RB Recumbent Exercise Bike has a solid construction on top of a space saver design. It fits neatly in any corner of your house. The levels of resistance offer good resistance for you to start on them, but you will be going for the harder levels in few weeks of regular exercise since the first levels are easy to get used to.

It is comfortable, precise in its motion and delivers a quiet exercise. You can adjust the padded seat vertically and customize the lumbar support; this feature can’t be found in many recumbent bikes. It has transport wheels, so it is easy to move it from room to room and set it in front of the TV and then move it away again.

The console is easy to use, not too much complicated to learn how to use the programs, which are also easy to follow and deliver great results if you stick to them regularly. It has a wide variety of programs, 12 preset programs to choose from, 4 heart rate programs, and 16 levels of magnetic resistance to make these programs effective.

Lifecore LC-800RB Recumbent Exercise Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Space Saver Design
Easy to Assemble
Easy to Mount Design

Cons:

None

The Lifecore LC-800RB Recumbent Exercise Bike is a great little recumbent bike. Seniors will love this recumbent bike and anyone who doesn’t have space for anything bigger, and these recumbent bikes usually are, will have this opportunity to have a bike like this in a corner of the house.

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Monark Exercise AB 827E Electronic Fitness Cycle Review

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:14:10 +0000

Are you one of those people that believe in the saying “how much you earned depends on how much you have invested?” What about the saying “you reap what you sow?” Yes, both sayings are the same, and both describe the Monark Exercise AB 827E Electronic Fitness Cycle. The Monark company has over 90 years experience in building bikes. And all those hard-earned knowledge they got through those years of experience are poured in to the Monark Exercise AB 827E Electronic Fitness Cycle.

Monark Exercise AB 827E Electronic Fitness Cycle Specifications:

Large flywheel (22 kg)
Electronic speedometer
Adjustable seat height
Adjustable handlebar with quick release lever
Solid steel tube
Power painted
Wheels for easy transport

So what’s the difference between the Monark Exercise AB 827E Electronic Fitness Cycle and other exercise bikes? Well, for starters, the large, well balanced flywheel. Some exercise bike manufacturers only go as heavy as 20 kg. The Monark Exercise AB 827E Electronic Fitness Cycle dares to go for a 22 kg flywheel. Now what does this mean for you? Well, there are, literally, books to explain the benefits of a larger, heavier flywheel. But to keep it simple, it means that you are pedaling easier while expending more energy without you realizing it, and a much more stable and smoother cycling motion. What’s the benefit of this? You are getting a better workout with less effort.

Electronic speedometer keeps track of your workout statistics. Adjustable seat height and handle bar, equipped with a quick release lever, accommodates people of all body types and fitness level, and riding preferences. Add that to the solid steel tube, and you are looking at a solid health investment. Power painted for a robust finish that will last for years.

Let us not forget the ingeniously placed wheels for easy transport. Located on the front side of the bike where the flywheel is located, it is the ideal location to work as a lever so you can transport your Monark Exercise AB 827E Electronic Fitness Cycle easily no matter how heavy its flywheel is.

Monark Exercise AB 827E Electronic Fitness Cycle At A Glance

Pros:

A large, well-balanced flywheel (22 kg)
Electronic speedometer to keep track of your workout
Adjustable seat height and
adjustable handlebar with quick release lever for easy set-up adjustment for different users
Stable frame, solid steel tube for heavy use – commercial gym ready
Power painted – for a tough finish that lasts
Properly placed wheels for easy transport

Cons:

Maximum rider weight of only 275 lbs means it is not for everyone

What more can we say about the Monark Exercise AB 827E Electronic Fitness Cycle? -Nothing. Let the Monark Exercise AB 827E Electronic Fitness Cycle speak for itself so you will know why the Monark company is still going strong after 90 years. Highly Recommended.

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Endurance B2U Upright Exercise Bike Review

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:16:48 +0000

With a lifetime warranty to back the Endurance B2U Upright Exercise Bike it just means that this product was built to last a lifetime, guaranteed by the manufacturer. So it is, durability isn’t a problem, even if the price tag is below $500, the frame is sturdy and solid built with heavy-gauge welded steel with textured powder coat finish.

It is affordable and built with quality, features a friendly console with large, easy to read display, contact heart rate built in the handlebars and over-sized Dura-Firm seat padding. 15 tension levels of smooth consistent magnetic resistance challenge any user. And the front transport wheels allow you to move it easily.

Endurance B2U Upright Exercise Bike Specifications

Dimensions- 41’’ L x 24’’ W x 55’’ H
Weight- 136 pounds
Resistance- Magnetic, 15 levels
Display- LED
Warranty- Home Lifetime warranty
Max user weight- 300 pounds

Durability at an affordable price

When you go below $500 to buy an indoor bike, you can expect a lot of headaches from the quality of the materials that do not withstand the daily beating that this equipment takes in your house. Not the case for the Endurance B2U Upright Exercise Bike.

The Endurance B2U Upright Exercise Bike is durable and has quality construction materials that are not common in this price range. The magnetic resistance is also a great feature that offers quiet and smooth friction free workout. The 16 levels of resistance available will give you a fight and meet all your needs of fitness exercises.

The padded seat is adjustable and will allow you to find the most comfortable pedaling position for you, or any user in the house. Another great feature is the self contained generator that doesn’t need to be plugged in to any power outlet, so you can place the Endurance B2U Upright Exercise Bike anywhere in the house or apartment.

The display isn’t that great, gives feedback on basic information that at least lets you be in touch with your goals and where you stand in your exercise. The lack of programs is something that you can survive without, but for someone that is new or lacks motivation, the programs will be missed.

Endurance B2U Upright Exercise Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Magnetic drive
Price
Smooth and quiet

Cons:

Assembly instructions

Overall it is an affordable machine with good quality construction. If you plan to buy one, the Endurance B2U Upright Exercise Bike isn’t a bad choice and you won’t regret it, maybe only if you’d like to wait and save a bit more money and buy another model with the lacing programs and a better console.

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Endurance B3R Recumbent Bike Review

ProForm 385 CSX Recumbent Bike Review

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:07:33 +0000

The ProForm 385 CSX Recumbent Bike is one of those new design bikes that allow you to easily get in the bike and out of it without the bulky part in the middle. It has great features and it is affordable. Has everything that you need and will give you a nice and efficient workout program.

It has extra back support on the seat design, an EKG heart rate monitor, and digital magnetic resistance with 8 workout programs that will keep you efficiently burning those calories and toning up your lower body.

ProForm 385 CSX Recumbent Bike Specifications

Dimensions- 55’’ L x 20’’ W x 42’’ H
Resistance- Digital Magnetic
Weight- 92 pounds
Warranty- 90 days warranty
Max user weight- 300 pounds

Great deal

Riding the ProForm 385 CSX Recumbent Bike is amazingly comfortable, almost too much if you are serious about working out. It provides you a great back support and the easy to get in and out design are great if you have any health problem and use the ProForm 385 CSX Recumbent Bike for therapy.

With the press of a single button you can adjust the digital magnetic resistance and take the workout to another level of fitness. The blue back lit display has info on your pulse reading by the EKG heart rate monitor.

The 8 workout programs are all that you need to get yourself fit. They may not be very challenging for an avid cyclist, but they fit the needs of intermediate users. For added programs and improved resistance levels, it is best to pay a bit more and reach pro levels with other bikes.

It isn’t the best recumbent exercise bike to look at; it is kind of bulky lacks charisma. But what it lacks in beauty it compensated with the attractive price, and all the features included for its price range. It is a great deal and one that you can’t refuse if you bump into it.

The seat was anatomically designed to give enough lower back support, it has a built in cooler fan, a target pacer coach and compatible with iPod audio system. The 90 days warranty isn’t that great, and if possible an extended warranty would be ideal.

ProForm 385 CSX Recumbent Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Affordable and packed with nice features
Comfortable
Design that allows easy access

Cons:

Limited warranty

The ProForm 385 CSX Recumbent Bike is a great deal, for the price tag that comes along with it, nobody can say that it lacks anything. It has the features you need and a performance that will fit your needs. Not really for pros and avid cyclists, but fair enough for everyone else.

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Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer Review

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:51:12 +0000

The Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer is an affordable option from exercise bikes of Spirit. With the XR425 you get a heavy flywheel of 24 pounds with a high gear ration, meaning that the cycling motion is smooth and the resistance of 20 levels does the rest to increase the challenge to your muscles.

Besides being smooth, it is also very quiet with the eddy current resistance that can go as fast as 120 RPM and 7750 watts of powers, now you know where the 20 levels of resistance come from. These specs are proper of a health club quality bike, to get that in a bike at this price is a great deal.

Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer Specifications

Resistance mechanism: Eddy current
Speed: 0 to 120 RPM
20 Resistance Levels
Flywheel size: 24 pounds
Programs: 6 standard, 2 user defined, 2 heart rate
Dimensions: 51’’ x 26’’ x 48’’
Max Weight Capacity: 300 pounds
Warranty: Lifetime on frame and brake, 5 years on parts and electronics, 1 year on labor

Health Club Quality at Affordable Prices

The Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer only has bad reviews concerning the assembly, from there on the cycling is just great. It has a great selection of resistance levels that can fit anyone’s needs of exercise challenges. If you are used to easy going recumbent bikes, this Spirit machine will give you a tough time beating its resistance levels.

It has high quality on the construction, the resistance is smooth and quiet, and it’s sturdy and stable as you reach for higher pedaling speeds. It is great for beginners to intermediate cycling enthusiasts, you can tone your body, lose weight or build some muscles, comfortable seated down in this bike.

It has custom oversized foot pedals built with durable foam cushioning. These pedals were designed in collaboration with a physiologist, so that they may provide the most comfortable riding possible for you. The Q-factor, or the distance between left and right pedals, was minimized to improve comfort by increasing the alignment of feet and hips.

It has nice features and a great construction quality. Even though it is an older model, it still has quality that some newer models envy for. The prices is reasonable and if you find one of these for sale, be sure to try it and buy it if you like it.

Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer at a Glance…

Pros:

Solid, Sturdy and Silent
High Quality

Cons:

Old Model

The Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer is a great bike, it has been shadowed by some newer models, but it still has quality to fight its way into your garage or room for some great exercises with it. the whole bike is nicely built and it is confortable.

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Smooth Fitness SB4 Semi-Recumbent Bike Review

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:12:58 +0000

Smooth delivers an excellent recumbent bike with the Smooth Fitness SB4 Semi Recumbent Exercise Bike. The design allows easy access, has all the good features you may look for in equipment like this and it is easy to use. From someone undergoing physical therapy to a professional athelete, everybody will find their needs satisfied by the Smooth SB4 Semi-Recumbent Bike, all at an affordable price.

The ergonomical mesh back seat is comfortable with great lumbar support and the breathable mesh is great if you like intensive workouts. The seat is fully adjustable for you to find the perfect pedaling position. The extra wide platform pedals are extra comfortable and will make you want to stay longer and longer in the seat for more workout time.

Smooth SB4 Semi-Recumbent Bike Specifications

Dimensions- 67’’ L x 14.8’’ W x 31.3’’ H
Weight- 140 pounds
Resistance- Magnetic, 15 levels
Display- Dual color LCD display with 1 manual, 1 body fat, 1 watt control, 12 preset, 5 heart rate control, 4 user-defined programs
Warranty- Lifetime frame, 2 years parts and electronics, 2 years labor
Max user weight- 300 pounds

Comfortable and with excellent quality

The magnetic brake system delivers a resistance with 15 challenging levels. It is very quiet and perfect to use in the house and allows you to listen to the TV or your favorite music. The Smooth Fitness SB4 Semi Recumbent Exercise Bike also has a unique feature, the body fat and body mass index calculator, all done automatically through a sensor, letting control your weight loss and muscle toning.

5 heart rate control programs give you all the info and challenge to keep you within your target heart rate and an efficient workout session, training levels through 55% up to 85% of your maximum heart rate, or your personal target.

The recovery pulse measuring feature is one of the most convenient and reliable ways to evaluate your level of cardiovascular fitness. At the end of your workout session, you can press the recovery button and continue to monitor your heart rate for 60 seconds. The computer will calculate the speed at which your pulse returns to a resting heart rate after a workout. Based on this data, your fitness level will be scored from 1 to 6 (1 is highest).

Plus a wide range of programs that allow from personal programming to a watt control program, they are great and will keep you out of boredom and challenged every day. So, all in all the Smooth SB4 Semi-Recumbent Bike is a great machine and with great features.

Smooth SB4 Semi-Recumbent Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Ergonomical mesh back seat
Magnetic braking system
Smooth and quiet
Recovery pulse measuring

Cons:

This is a product that has no flaws, it is great and packs great features that are not expendable bells and whistles, they are needed and will help you get fit in no time. The Smooth Fitness SB4 Semi Recumbent Exercise Bike comes with Smooth guarantee that it is another great product from the company.

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Diamondback Fitness 500Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike Review

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:11:45 +0000

The Diamondback Fitness 500Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike is more than just a long name, it is a recumbent bike that is perfectly built for its price. It has all the features that you ever desired in a recumbent bike, without shooting the price through the roof. It has 16 levels of excellent resistance provided by eddy current resistance, among other sweet features.

The whole bike can be adjusted, from the seat to the pedals and console, so that anyone finds the perfect riding comfort for long and fun biking workout sessions. You can also count on a great warranty to back all of the construction and features. For the price you pay, it seems like a best buy for us.

Diamondback Fitness 500Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications

Resistance: Eddy Current Brake
Console: Blue backlit LCD w/ white text, Smart Fan, MP3 Plug-in, Accessory Holder
Console Feedback: Time, Pulse, Calories, Intensity Level, RPM, Speed, Distance, Watts
Programming Options: Unlimited Programs
16 Resistance Levels
Contact Pulse Sensors
Comfort-Plus Seat w/ Lumbar Support
Self-leveling pedals w/ adjustable straps
Dimensions: 62″L x 27.5″W x 53″H
Warranty: Lifetime on Frame, Lifetime on Brake, 3 Years Parts and Electronics, 1 Year Labor, 19 Days Wear Items

Excellent Recumbent Bike

The Diamondback Fitness 500Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike has lots of desirable features that will make any fitness enthusiast want to have it in his, or her, home gym. The construction makes it stable, solid and durable. It has a 14 pounds flywheel, with a Poly-V Belt drive train, sealed bearings and with a maximum user weight of 275 pounds.

The seat is a Comfort Plus with lumbar support that can be adjusted, it has comfort grips on the sides, the pedals are self leveling with adjustable straps and the console not only has all that you need in info, but can also be adjusted and it is easy to use. It provides feedback on time, pulse, calories, intensity level, RPM’s, speed, distance and watts.

The programs are virtually unlimited, you can use the manual mode or go for the fat burning intervals, what about glute exercise with the glute max hill climb, a target heart rate program and custom trainer programs. You also have an MP3 plug in, a fan, an accessory holder and great warranty for it all.

Diamondback Fitness 500Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Reasonable Price
Pack of Features
Solid, Stable and Silent

Cons:

None

The Diamondback Fitness 500Sr Step-Thru Recumbent Exercise Bike is a dream like indoor recumbent bike. If it doesn’t have everything that you desire and need in a recumbent bike, let me know what else is there you will feel lacking for this recumbent bike. For a very reasonable price, you get a fantastic package of features and a recumbent bike that has a great construction.

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Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike Review

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:11:52 +0000

Have you ever had one of those days when you are just dying to ride on your mountain bike to hit the open road when it suddenly rains or the snow starts to fall and it gets too wet or too cold to bike out doors? Or are you a serious athlete who wants to train on something that’s basically just a single step down from the real thing? It is essentially training and exercising in style and an added class – the Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike.

Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike Specifications:

20 kg flywheel
Clincher resistance
Quick stop knob
High performance weighted indoor cycle pedals
Commercial grade handle bar and
Midsection, cut-away seat
Water bottle and mount included
Warranty: 1 year on parts, seat pad and toe straps are 6 months, labor is 90 days, and 5 years for the frame

The Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike offers a 20 kg flywheel, which is pretty much the standard weight for flywheels on exercise bikes. The resistance is based on the clincher braking system which has been in use for generations. Meaning it is tested and trusted and that the resistance can be fine tuned to meet your unique needs. The quick stop knob basically puts the clincher resistance into a full braking system giving you an almost instantaneous pause from your cycling workout.

High performance, weighted indoor cycle pedals means your pedal stays in a “ready” state, waiting for you to get on and get going. Commercial grade handle bar and seat ensures you of years of cycling and fitness relationship with your Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike. And an ergonomically designed, midsection, cut-away seat ensures riding comfort, especially for male riders while exercising on this great fitness and training investment.

And as an added bonus, a water bottle and a water bottle mount is included with this exercise bike.

Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike At A Glance

Pros:

Standard 20 kg flywheel for a smooth riding experience
Cool flywheel design
Clincher resistance for a truly unique and finely adjusted tension level
Quick stop knob for those quick pauses
High performance weighted indoor cycle pedals for getting started quickly and for secure pedaling
Commercial grade handle bar and
Midsection, cut-away seat for added comfort
Water bottle and
Mount included which is truly invaluable during a cycling workout

Cons:

Hefty price tag
No monitor display for workout statistics

Even for its heavy price tag, the Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike is still an amazing value for the money. This is definitely a good buy.

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LifeSpan R3 Recumbent Bike Review

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:43:17 +0000

The advent of recumbent bikes made consumers increasingly aware of the need for ergonomically engineered exercise bikes. Nonetheless, with so many models out there in the market, how does you avoid getting baffled on just about which model to pick? Fret no more, the LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike is one of the finer models you can go for.

LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike Specifications:

12 Inch Diameter flywheel size with Eddy Current drive system
Reinforced Belt
Intelli Key System
OptiView Console
16 electronic resistance system
Three piece crank system
Adjustable and Ergonomic handlebars
Oversized plush seat for extra comfort
Dot Matrix display
3 LED windows for continuous feedback
Six Profile Set up
Spring Loaded Magazine Rack
350lbs. weight limit
Lifetime Warranty on frame and brake system; 3 years on parts

The LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike boasts of an over-sized plush seat that is well cushioned to make every user feel very comfortable, despite extended work out time on the bike. Add to that the fact, that this machine is equipped to service large built people to up to 350 lbs.

What makes the LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent even more interesting is its race profile. Curious? Basically, this baby comes with a 6 program profile, one of which is the Race profile. What it does, is it creates a virtual rider that you’re supposed to beat. The monitor displays both yours and the virtual rider’s stats the entire time, and it then becomes your mandate to beat this rider. This is something kids will no doubt have fun doing. After all, it’s just playing in an arcade.

For bookworms out there, or for moms who can’t get enough of fashion magazines, the LifeSpan Fitness R3 also comes with a magazine holder. Along with that, it is of course equipped with a bottle holder, to make sure you don’t have to stop your work out to grab your water bottle when you need to quench your thirst.

Aside from the Intelli-Key system, this baby also comes with an Opti-view console that enables you to adjust the console for better view.

Given that this baby is above average in terms of functionality and features, it is not surprising that it also comes with a higher price tag compared to most models with pretty much just the basic features.

LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike at a glance…

Pros:

Packed with interesting features that make working out a lot more fun.
Unlike most Recumbent bikes that could only accommodate users with a maximum weight of 300lbs, this equipment can be used by someone as heavy as 350lbs.
Comes with front wheels for easy transport.
The race profile is something that could entice children with weight problems to work out consistently.
Large seat and back rest and adjustable features makes it comfortable for people with different height and weight.

Cons:

As with any other piece of equipment that is packed with great features and functions, this baby comes with a high price tag.

Overall, even with consideration to the price, you will definitely fall in love with the LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike. A great tool for combining the words work out and fun.

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Schwinn 226 Recumbent Exercise Bike Review

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:34:37 +0000

Are you looking for a high-end quality recumbent exercise bike with a mid-end price? Looking for something that offers a smoother cycling feel than most exercise bike in the price range could dare to offer? What about a feature-filled exercise bike that pretty much has all that you need to get started on your new healthy and fit lifestyle? Stop looking anywhere else, just look here – the Schwinn 226 Recumbent Exercise Bike.

Schwinn 226 Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications:

Workout program: Manual and preset programs
Design: Step-through
Tension: Schwinn® BioDyne™ performance system
Resistance level: 16 levels of magnetic resistance
Handle bar: Schwinn BioFit™ Comfort System handlebar design
Seat Type: over sized, wide seat
Display: LCD computer display
Water bottle holder: Yes
Reading rack: Yes
Wheels: Yes

The Schwinn 226 Recumbent Exercise Bike boasts 6 preset exercise programs to get you started quickly on your fitness goal. You can also adjust the settings manually if you choose so. It also offers you the luxury of knowing your BMI measurement as well as how quickly your heart starts to recover from exercise via the Recovery test feature.

Its step-through design offers you the confidence in knowing that you are about to exercise on no ordinary exercise bike while keeping your poise at the same time.

The Schwinn® BioDyne™ performance system uses 20 lbs. precision-balanced steel fly wheel that is controlled by a computer to ensure proper working condition. In addition to this, it is coupled with the 16 levels of magnetic resistance to ensure a silent and smooth transition between each successive tension level to keep your workouts challenging.

This bike is also equipped with the Schwinn BioFit™ Comfort System which pretty much ensures that all the things that make contact with the user are ergonomically designed. An example is the comfortable over-sized, wide seat which will keep you on your seat longer than standard –sized seats.

The LCD computer display shows you everything you want to know about your exercise in real time. Add to that the water bottle holder and the reading rack and you are pretty much set to pedal in style and comfort.

And after your workout, use the built-in wheels at the base of the bike so that you roll your exercise bike where it won’t be in the way of anything else that you need to do like vacuuming the carpet or mopping the floor.

Schwinn 226 Recumbent Exercise Bike At A Glance:

Pros:

Pulse sensor
BMI measurement and
Recovery test capable
Step-through design
Schwinn® BioDyne™ performance system for that authentic bicycling feel
Schwinn BioFit™ Comfort System for keeping the exercise experience as comfortable as it gets
Water bottle
Reading rack
Wheels for transporting for storage

Cons:

None

The Schwinn 226 Recumbent Exercise Bike is definitely a great buy. Highly recommended.

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Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike Review

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:32:22 +0000

Are you one of those people that finds it difficult to mount on a regular exercise bike? Do you have an injury that makes it difficult for you to perform simple gross body movements that requires you to move your legs, hip, and back? Are you undergoing a rehabilitation regimen? Or, are you simply someone that is dead-serious about getting and staying fit? If you are any of the above mentioned, then this is definitely for you – the Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike.

Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications:

Design: Walk-through
Console Feedback: BioConnect® Feedback system
Heart Rate Sensor: Grip heart rate sensor
Display: Generation 2 Blue Backlit LCD
Workout program: 23 programs (10 preset and 10 profile courses plus 3 special profiles)
Resistance Level: 16 resistance level
Resistance system: Quiet magnetic ECB (Eddy Current Brake) resistance
Tension: BioDyne® Performance engineering
Ergonomic design: BioFit® comfort system
Water bottle holder: Yes
Reading rack: Yes
Wheels: Yes
Fan: Yes
Rear Stabilizers/Frame Levelers: Yes
Switchable From Miles To KM: Yes
Fore/Aft Seat Adjustment :Yes
Oversized Deluxe Pedals: Yes
Warranty: 10 years on frame,1 year on mechanical and electrical, 90 days on labor

The first thing that will get your attention about this bike is its simple, yet stylish, design. It features the clever walk-through design where you simply, as the word implies, walk-through the mid portion of the bike to get on it. This is perfect for those people that has injuries to the legs, hip and back, or those people that are still undergoing rehabilitative therapy.

It has the BioConnect® Feedback system coupled with the grip heart rate sensor to give you all the feedback you need in your workout which is displayed on the sleek Generation 2 Blue Backlit LCD.

It also has 10 preset and 10 profile courses plus 3 special profile with 16 levels of resistance which is controlled by the silent magnetic ECB (Eddy Current Brake) resistance system. It also features the BioDyne® Performance engineering for that real biking feel.

Made especially for its user is the BioFit® comfort system which is ergonomically designed to provide excellent comfort while working out. Another of its feature for user comfort is a built-in fan to keep you cool during your long exercise sessions.

Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike At A Glance:

Pros:

Walk-through design for easy mounting
BioFit® comfort system
Grip heart rate sensor
Cool 2^nd generation backlit LCD display
23 workout programs to keep you away from boredom
Water bottle holder
Reading rack
Fan
Awesome warranty coverage – 10 years on frame,1 year on mechanical and electrical, 90 days on labor

Cons:

None

All in all, the Schwinn 231 Recumbent Exercise Bike is really a serious bike for serious people that have their health in mind. Highly recommended.

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Star Trac ST Fitness 4610 Upright Bike Review

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:03:56 +0000

Looking for something new in an upright exercise bike? Something out of the ordinary, something that states you are different, and something then reminds you that you are all about living a healthy and fit life? That something is the Star Trac ST Fitness 4610 Upright Bike.

Star Trac ST Fitness 4610 Upright Bike Specifications:

Resistance level: 16 Levels of Intensity
Preset programs: 12 Program Profiles, 4 Heart Rate Programs, 4 Custom Profiles, Constant Watt
Display: Bright multi-color LCD
Seat: Large cushioned seat
Adjustable seat: Yes
Adjustable handle bars: Yes
Pedals: Comfort Adjust Pedal Straps
Heart rate monitoring: Contact Heart Rate System
Weight capacity: 300 lbs (136 kg)
Warrantee: 50 years on frame, 5 Years on mechanical and electrical parts, and 1 year on labor

16 levels of intensity along with various preset workout programs (12 Program Profiles, 4 Heart Rate Programs, 4 Custom Profiles, and Constant Watt) guarantees enjoyable workout for years to come. These can be monitored and controlled via the bright multi-color LCD display console which is user-friendly. Built-in onto the handle bars are the pair of pulse sensors that detects your heart beat – displayed on the LCD display, also.

The large cushioned seat ensures its user comfortable and balanced workout. It can be adjusted for fore and aft, and height. The adjustable handle bar can also be tuned for the user’s individual needs. Comfortable and adjustable pedal straps ascertain your feet will stay on the pedal, also.

And all of these backed up by probably the best warrantee on this price range – 50 years on frame, 5 Years on mechanical and electrical parts, and 1 year on labor. What more guarantees you a quality product than that? Even your grandchildren might be able to see the Star Trac ST Fitness 4610 Upright Bike still kicking.

StarTrac ST Fitness 4610 At A Glance…

Pros:

Variety of resistance levels for a challenging workout
Bright multi-color LCD for easy viewing
Large cushioned seat for user safety and comfort
Contact Heart Rate System to keep your pulse rate on track
Wheels for easy storage after use
Heavy weight capacity
Commercial grade warranty

Cons:

No reading rack

At a single glance, you know that you are getting a lot more than your money’s worth. The Star Trac ST Fitness 4610 Upright Bike is definitely highly recommended for an upright bike at its price range.

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Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike Review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:33:32 +0000

Save money on monthly gym fees and get yourself in shape at the same time with the Schwinn Airdyne upright exercise bike. The Airdyne features a smooth, air-based resistance braking system along with a pair of sturdy exercise arms. The advantage of the unique air resistance system is that it offers as much resistance as you can handle. The Airdyne's dual-action arms help you work out your entire body. The harder you pedal, the greater the resistance. The dual-action design, meanwhile, synchronizes your arm and leg movements to simulate your natural motion, helping you work your upper and lower body at the same time. Finally, the air resistance system creates streams of cooling air while you pedal, making for a comfortable home workout. The Airdyne includes a comprehensive computer console that provides feedback on time, distance, workload level, calories burned, calories per hour, heart rate, and RPM. As a result, it's easy to keep track of your overall fitness level. Other features include an extra-quiet chain drive system; built-in heart rate monitoring; an LCD display; an anatomically correct seat with extra padding; and a capacity of 300 pounds. The Airdyne measures 22.5 by 48 by 50 inches (W x H x D), weighs 96 pounds, and carries the following warranties: 30 years on the frame, three years on parts and electronics, and one year on labor and wear items. About Schwinn Ignaz Schwinn and his partner Adolph Arnold incorporated Arnold, Schwinn & Company on October 22, 1895. Within a few short years of its inception, the company had become an acknowledged technical and quality leader within the bicycle industry. Now, more than 100 years later, Schwinn has become an American icon and built some of the best-known and best-loved bicycles of all time, including the Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate, Homegrown, and more. The company is also a leading purveyor of home and fitness equipment, and has been an indispensable player in revolutionizing biking and fitness around the world.

If you are after a stationary bike that could last you a long, long time; the Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike is what you’re looking for. It combines functionality and durability into a rather bulky and yet heavy duty frame. Not only is it known for being the grandfather of stationary bikes, it is likewise famous for being the first exercise bike ever to provide full body work out.

Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike Specifications:

Upright exercise bike with unique air resistance system
Air system offers as much resistance as you can handle
Dual-action arm handles work upper and lower body
Console tracks time, distance, calories, RPM, and more
Measures 22.5 x 48 x 50 inches (W x H x D); weighs 96 pounds
Warranty: 30 years on the frame, three years on parts and electronics, and one year on labor and wear items.

The Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike is a classic, both aesthetically and figuratively. The design dates back a couple of decades ago. The fact that little has changed to improve this model is also a proof that not all old-school items equates to low functionality or low performance.

Aside from being durable, this piece of machine is designed with having a complete work out experience in mind. Unlike most stationary bikes in the market nowadays, the Schwinn Airdyne Upright bike allows you to work out and tone your arm muscles as well while you’re toning your thighs, legs and buttocks.

In comparison to most exercise bikes, the Schwinn Airdyne makes use of a unique air system resistance as opposed to magnetic resistance. It has a fan in the front wheel that lets you adjust the intensity of your work out as you slow down or speed up your pacing.

Schwinn Airdyne Upright Bike at a glance…

Pros:

Durable beyond words, in fact some customers have had theirs for more than 2 or 3 decades.
No need to adjust the resistance by turning a knob or pushing a button, all you need to do is to adjust your pace when you hit the pedals.
The newer models of this baby comes with a monitor to display all the essential things you want to see when working out (time, calories, rpm and more)
The big fan helps keep you and your family cool during scorching summer days.

Cons:

The fan could send papers flying around if you were unable to put paper weight on top.
It is far from quiet, it is in fact the opposite. If you want to watch a movie while working out, you may find it rather annoying as its noise is distracting.
Contrary to most stationary bikes that could be folded and stored easily, this one has to have a dedicated spot in your house because you wouldn’t want to assemble it every time you work out.

Overall, if you put a prime on durability and having a complete body work out, theSchwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike is your good bet.

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Body Max XRM7000 Electromagnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike Review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:30:03 +0000

Ideal for people of any fitness level, Body Max XRM7000 recumbent exercise bike will help boost your cardio health whenever the motivation hits. The bike offers eight workout programs, including manual, heart rate control, racing, rolling hill, weight loss, aerobic training, stress relief, and random, ensuring that your workouts don't grow dull over time. It's also easy to track your workout progress thanks to the dot-matrix LED display, which offers readings for time, RPM, speed, distance, calories burned, pulse, and intensity level. The bike even performs a fitness test that calculates your pulse recovery rate once you've completed your workout. The XRM7000 is outfitted with an electromagnetic, friction-free Eddy Current resistance system with 16 resistance levels, making it possible for almost any user meet his or her individual workout goals. The mesh seat-back design, meanwhile, offers maximum cooling during workouts--a must on hot days. Other details include a pocket for a TV remote, a water bottle holder, and rolling wheels for easy transport. The recumbent bike measures 25.5 by 52.5 by 64.5 inches (W x H x D) and carries the following warranties: 10 years on the frame, two years on the parts, and one year on the labor. The console features an LED display and shows time, RPM, speed, distance, calories burned, pulse, and intensity level. Specifications: Eight Workout Programs: Manual, heart rate control, racing, rolling hill, weight loss, aerobic training, stress relief, and random LED display with time, RPM, speed, distance, calories burned, pulse, and intensity level 16 Resistance Levels Dimensions: 5.5 by 52.5 by 64.5 inches (W x H x D) Additional Features: Mesh seat, pocket for TV remote, water bottle holder, rolling wheels Manufacturer's Warranty Frame - ten years, parts - two years, labor - one year About Recumbent Exercise Bikes Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don't take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out. The term recumbent literally means "lying down." Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

Have you ever wondered how it is like exercising on a piece of equipment that’s made 10 or 20 years from now? Although it is not possible to time travel for that futuristic workout, we can experience something similar to that right now. Enter the Body Max XRM7000 Electromagnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike.

Body Max XRM7000 Electromagnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike Specifications

Friction-free Eddy Current resistance system
Eight Workout Programs
LED display
16 Resistance Levels
Dimensions: 5.5 by 52.5 by 64.5 inches (W x H x D)
Mesh seat
Pocket for TV remote
Water bottle holder
Rolling wheels

Friction-free Eddy Current resistance system means you don’t have to worry about rubber straps wearing out during you workout or heat generated from friction-dependent resistance system.

The Body Max XRM7000 Electromagnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike has eight workout programs to suit your fitness needs. You can set it to..

Manual so you are in control all the time
heart rate control so you never have to worry on how to keep you heart rate up nor worry that your heart rate is too low
Racing to help you speed up
Rolling hill for a real challenge
Weight loss
Aerobic training
Stress relief for releasing that unwanted stress
and random to give your body the challenge it needs to progress to your desired fitness goal.

Its LED display let’s you know what you need to know and when you need to know. It shows the time for those who like to budget their time, the RPM and speed for those who just have the need for speed, distance for those who are training for endurance, calories burned and pulse for fitness buff that wants to keep their heart rate up, and intensity level to let you know how hardcore you really are.

It has 16 resistance levels so that you would not worry about hitting a plateau nor worry about how to intensify your workout in the long run. From an easy stroll to an up-hill race, this bike can give it all to you.

It has a mesh seat to keep you cool longer and provide you with comfort during workout.

Pocket for TV remote so you don’t have to stop exercising to change the channel. It can also be used as a pocket for your mp3 players to help you pass the time. There is nothing like pedaling with the beat of your favorite tunes to help you get motivated.

Body Max XRM7000 at a glance…

Pros:

Recumbent position means less strain on the hands and back
Various programs and intensity levels to keep you on your toes
Mesh seat to keep you cool
Pocket for TV remote
Water bottle holder for easy reach during your workout
Rolling wheels for easy storage
Really cool and sleek, futuristic design

Cons:

Compared to typical bikes found in commercial gyms, this one needs to be periodically tightened, which may be inconvenient for a lot of people.

For all of those techno-fitness buffs the Body Max XRM7000 Electromagnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike is truly a wise buy.

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Stamina Elite Total Body Recumbent Bike Review

Stamina Elite Total Body Recumbent Bike Review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:16:30 +0000

In addition providing a standard recumbent-bicycle aerobic and lower-body workout this bike has rotating handles so arms, shoulders, and back can be exercised as well. A heavy-weighted flywheel-resistance and belt-drive train gives ensures smooth pedaling, and tension can be adjusted to any of eight levels to increase or decrease intensity without interrupting a workout. A battery-operated monitor displays speed, distance, time, calories burned, and pulse, which is measured by sensors in handrails beside the seat. The seat and seatback are molded and padded for comfort and adjustable. Oversized foot pedals and adjustable foot straps hold feet securely to improve pulling motion while pedaling. The bike also has a water-bottle holder. Assembled (instructions included), the steel-frame bike measures 49-5/8 inches long x 23-5/8 inches wide x 48-5/8 inches high and weighs 117 pounds. About Recumbent Exercise Bikes Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don't take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out. The term recumbent literally means "lying down." Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

Looking for a piece of fitness equipment that lets you exercise in the comfort of your own home that is not only easy to operate but easy on your joints, also? Are you sick and tired of doing a high kick before you can get on your exercise bike? Look no further, the Stamina Stamina Elite Total Body Recumbent Bike is for you.

Stamina Elite Total Body Recumbent Bike Specifications:

Quiet magnetic resistance
Multi-function electronic display with scan function tracks speed, calories, heart rate, distance, and workout time
Includes both upper hand pedals and lower foot pedals for a full body workout
Pulse sensor built into hand rails
Electronic monitor to measure your speed, calories burned, distance, and pulse
Water bottle holder
Comfortable padded seat and seatback
Adjustable angle seatback
Sturdy, steel frame
Warranty: Frame – 5 years, Parts – 1 year

Quiet magnetic resistance, coupled with the various intensity levels via a turn of a knob, means there will always be a challenge in your workout to help you progress towards your fitness goal.

Multi-function electronic display tells you everything you need to know about your workout during your cardiovascular exercise. This helps you keep your exercise in check and your mind on track.

Upper pedals for your hands and the lower pedals for your feet – it can’t be any simpler than that. Dedicated pedals for your hands means you will never have to touch whatever it is you step on.

These are also molded to give comfort and correct grip for your hands. Using this upper pedals workouts not only your hands, but your chest and your back muscles as well.

Built-in pulse sensors are placed into the hand rails. This means you can keep on pedaling with your legs to use the pulse sensors giving you continuous cardiovascular exercise as you check your pulse to help you decide whether to increase or decrease your workout intensity.

A water bottle holder is something that saves you time and effort. It save you the time of having to pause from your workout in order to get your water bottle while it saves you the effort from having to stand up to get your thirst quenched. It also helps you prevent accidental spilling of your water bottle which could ruin your motivation to workout.

Padded seats and seatbacks gives you comfort as you workout.

The Stamina Elite Total Body Recumbent Bike‘s adjustable angle seatback gives you the option of varying your workout. It helps you target other body parts rather than just the upper body and the legs. You can target your abdominal muscles by simply adjusting the seatback, for example.

Sturdy steel frame means it can stand your abuse and you will have this piece of equipment for years to come.

Stamina Elite Total Body Recumbent at a glance:

Pros:

Works your lower body and upper body at the same time
Dedicated pedals for both the hands and feet, respectively
Padded grips for comfort
Non-slip pedals with straps to keep your feet in place
Multi-functions electronic display
Pulse sensor
Padded seats and seat backs

Cons:

No wide-grip support for upper pedals

All in all, the Stamina Elite Total Body Recumbent Bike is a decent buy for cyclists who simply loves to bike or for people who likes to target two areas at the same time.

Stamina Elite Total Body Recumbent Bike Review is a post from: Exercise Bike Reviews