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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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.