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Smooth RB5 Recumbent Bike Review

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:22:09 +0000

The Smooth RB5 Recumbent Bike has been discontinued by Smooth but you can still find it on sale from retailers and as a used recumbent bike. This bike has all the benefits from a recumbent bike, plus a pack of features that enhances these benefits. It has an electromagnetic resistance that is quiet and smooth; it also provides energy to the bike to power the console.

This recumbent bike is expensive, when you look at the price you will know that you will be buying a high end product, you can also count that the quality and pack of features will make it worth the money you spent. It has a price tag that many won’t be able to afford, but those who can will have a great recumbent bike in their hands.

Smooth RB5 Recumbent Bike Specifications

Electromagnetic Brake with Internal Generator
Poly-v belt Drive System
20 Resistance Levels
3 Heart Rate Control Programs
Polar Wireless Chest Strap and Hand Grip Pulse Monitor
17.6 pounds flywheel
Max User Weight: 350 pounds
Dimensions: 65’’L x 25’’W x 61’’H
Warranty: lifetime on frame, 3 years on parts, 2 years labor

High End Recumbent Bike

The Smooth RB5 Recumbent Bike is a health club quality recumbent bike, what you pay for is worth what you get, there are less expensive recumbent bikes, but they do not have the quality presented by this recumbent bike. The seat can be fully adjusted and has extra cushioning, when you ride this bike it just feels great, no complaints about it.

It has a rechargeable battery that doesn’t need to be plugged in; the bike generates its own energy. The heavy flywheel id the best for your exercises and the electromagnetic brake system works wonders in silence and smoothness. The seat feels great to sit on, the pedals are oversized and the bike is solid and stable as you pedal you way to fitness.

It is also an older model, that has been discontinued, so if you are lucky you can even find it with discounts for resale or as a used bike, as long as they are in good condition it is a good purchase anytime. You may also consider the fact that unlike other models this one doesn’t have the design to make it easy to mount, so if it will be hard for you to mount it by swinging a leg through the center, you’d better look for another bike.

Smooth RB5 Recumbent Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Quality construction
Ergonomic Large Seat
Smooth and Quiet
Health Club Quality Bike

Cons:

None

The Smooth RB5 Recumbent Bike may be expensive, but it is worth every dollar that you spend on it. if you ever tried recumbent bikes in a health club, this bike will feel just like those and deliver you the same performance within your house.

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Smooth UB5 Upright Bike Review

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:45:05 +0000

The Smooth UB5 Upright Bike has the quality and performance that you can expect from a high end upright indoor bike, and also the price tag. It has been discontinued by Smooth, so probably you can find it at lower prices, but you still get the same high quality.

It can hold a user up to 350 pounds of weight, the frame was built on durable heavy gauge welded steel allows it to not only be solid but also stable as you ride it. The seat is ergonomical and comfortable, you can feel just like riding your outdoor bike.

Smooth UB5 Upright Bike Specifications

Electromagnetic Brake with Internal Generator
20 Resistance Levels
Poly-v belt single step Drive System
17.6 pounds flywheel
Max User Weight: 350 pounds
Dimensions: 45’’L x 27’’W x 63’’ H
Weight: 140 pounds
Warranty: Lifetime on frame, 3 years on parts, 2 years labor

High End Upright Bike

The Smooth UB5 Upright Bike has a great feature that will help you with your exercises, besides the great programs that it has, it also has a Body Fat and Body Mass Index Calculator, when you enter your height and weight you get your results that will allow you to monitor your progress as you use your bike regularly. You have a large variety of programs, 5 Heart Rate control programs, 4 programs that can be defined by you, and 12 preset programs.

The seat is extra comfortable to allow extended periods of exercises for you. The handle bars can also be adjusted to accommodate different users with different heights. It has an LCD display backlit with two colors that shows you distance, time, speed, RPM, pulse, pulse recovery, calories and other feedback for a complete info on your stats.

It is also compact and only takes 45’’ in length. It is solid and stable, users say that it has a health club quality feel to it and it is comfortable to ride for hours. If you find one of this bikes on sale be sure to get a good look at it and see if it is still in good shape, if the price is right, it is a good purchase for you.

Smooth UB5 Upright Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Comfortable
Health Club Quality
Wide Variety of Programs

Cons:

None

The Smooth UB5 Upright Bike has been discontinued by Smooth but it still is a great indoor bike. It has everything that you need to get that feeling of riding a bike in your health club, plus it is compact to fit nicely in your room. It is built to last a lifetime and won’t disappoint you with its performance, smooth and quiet.

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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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Smooth Fitness UB4 Upright Bike Review

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:38:49 +0000

You can kiss your gym card good bye, because the Smooth Fitness UB4 Upright Exercise Bike will give you the same health club quality workout that you get in your local gym. And, the bike that you only use to ride on weekends and when it doesn’t rain, well, the Smooth UB4 Upright Bike can also replace that one.

The heavy fly wheel gives you a free friction workout feeling, it is comfortable and almost like a real outdoor bike. The resistance has 16 levels, so it will be a challenge for you to get on this indoor bike. The wide pedals increase comfort, and the whole package of the Smooth UB4 Upright Bike is meant to make you feel great.

Smooth UB4 Upright Bike Specifications

Foot print- 43.5 L x 22.4 W x 55.6 H
Weight- 120 pounds
Max user weight- 300 pounds
Display- 2 color backlit display
Programs- 12 preset programs, 4 user defined programs and 5 hear rate control programs
Resistance- Magnetic with 16 levels
Warranty-Lifetime frame, 3 years parts, 2 years labor

Health club quality

One unique feature in the Smooth Fitness UB4 Upright Exercise Bike is the Body Fat Testing, after you input age, gender, height and weight, while you press your hands in the heart pulse sensors, the computer will calculate your body fat percentage, body mass index and basal metabolic rate, which is the number of calories your body burns while at rest. Based on this data the computer will recommend you a workout program; how cool is that?

If the Body Fat testing didn’t sell you, then these features will. Comfort is the game for the Smooth UB4 Upright Bike, the seat is extra wide and disperses pressure to ensure more comfort, and the height can be adjusted and can accommodate any user up to 6’6’’.

The magnetic resistance is smooth and quiet, with 16 challenging levels that will fit into the programs outlines of workout sessions. The wide platform pedals have adjustable straps to allow you to produce the maximum torque as you pedal.

The body fat and body mass index calculator are great helpers to keep you within target and gives feedback on progress for weight loss and muscle toning. It is just like having a personal trainer ready to inform you to go faster or keep it up at the same rhythm.

Overall, the Smooth UB4 Upright Bike is a great indoor bike that will replace any other bike fitness equipment that you may have. Has transport wheels to be moved easily and fits nicely in any room of your house.

Smooth UB4 Upright Bike at a Glance…

Pros:

Roomy seat and wide pedals
Body Fat and BMI calculators
Body fat Testing program

Cons:

Quite Expensive

Smooth is the best brand for home fitness equipment, and the Smooth Fitness UB4 Upright Exercise Bike is a great choice for under $1000 price. It has the quality of any health club bike and brings it to your home at an affordable price, with durability and confidence in a brand that delivers again an excellent product.

Smooth Fitness UB4 Upright Bike Review is a post from: Exercise Bike Reviews