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Fitnex R70 Commercial Recumbent Exercise Bike

Get fit in your own home with the affordable, commercial grade Fitnex R50 recumbent exercise bike, perfect for improving your cardiovascular health, strengthening your legs, and training for cyclers during inclement weather. This stationary recumbent bike features 16 levels of friction-free magnetic resistance for a smooth, quiet workout. The R70's exercise computer features eight workout programs, including manual, HR, race, weight loss, interval, and rolling. The console with offers an easy-to-read matrix/LED screen and tracks time, work level, watts, distance, speed, METS, calories, and pulse rate (which is read through contact heart rate sensors built into the handlebar). It has an oversized plush seat with a comfortable back and adjustable rubber pedal straps for secure, comfortable fit. It also includes a wire water bottle holder. Assembly is required, and a printed instruction manual is included. Feature Detail: Drive system: Poly v-belt Torque: 250 watts Handlebars: Fixed Display power: 3 AA batteries Dimensions: 73 by 23 inches (L x W) Weight: 165 pounds Weight capacity: 400 pounds Manufacturer's Warranty Lifetime warranty on parts (for residential use only), one year for labor 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.  more

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Feb-29-2008

Effective but difficult to assemble/use.

This bike is a good workout. But, it was very difficult to assemble and is hard to use to maximize the benefit. The monitor is powered only while you're peddling. So you have to peddle while you lean forward and try to enter your settings. I haven't mastered that yet. It's also extremely...

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