Exercise Bike Reviews

The Steelflex XB-4500 Exercise Bike comes under the category of recumbent exercise bikes. It suits very well for people of various fitness levels. Recumbent exercise bikes are recommended by many physicians.

The name of the manufacturer itself tells the high quality of the bike. The steel grey colour of the frame and the black colour of the parts give a very decent look to this bike. It has a comfortable bucket seat. It is designed in a manner that the user feels very comfortable sitting on it.  You can sit back and lower to the ground as you pedal.  The recumbent seat has a contoured back pad which gives you a nice lumbar support thereby reducing stress and back pain. This model gives you a maximum user weight of 275 Lb / 125 kg.

Floor space:     This bike can be used anywhere at your home, gym or club and it requires only a floor space of 160 x 62 cm and can be fixed firmly with the floor with the help of the given rubber supporters.

Console: The console comprises of a Large LCD which shows a clear digital display.  You can get a feed back of calories burnt; scan function, distance, speed, the work out time and also the heart rate through this console.  The display of all these functions helps you to do your exercise in a precise manner. All the functions can be altered accordingly with the help of the buttons given on the console.

Resistance: As a user friendly machine, the Steelflex XB-4500 15 level resistance Exercise Cycle offers you a wide range of resistance levels from L 1 to L 15. You can get a lesser or even no resistance according to your wish by setting the resistance level. Otherwise, you can make it incredibly difficult, like pedaling up slopes or hills.  You can test your capacity and endurance by varying the different resistance levels.

Handle bars: To make your exercising experience more desirable, Steel flex XB4500 Indoor Exercise Bike is provided with two handle bars, in the front as well as in the side. You can easily change your training positions to minimize the fatigue with the help of these handle bars.

Tension control: An adjustable tension knob is available for you so that you can control the tension as per your training program.

Power: This superb bike can be powered either through batteries or electricity. It requires 2 AA batteries or an electrical power of 30 -250 watts.

Warranty:

A life time warranty for the frame is offered by the manufacturer and also a 2 year warranty for the parts and 1 year for labour.

Steelflex XB-4500 Exercise Bike - Technical Specification Table

The Reebok Performance Series B 5.7e Exercise Bike with a stable frame structure is the ultimate machine for fitness. It is the successor of the well known model B5.5e.   It has a frame with special tubes that provides you maximum safety and confidence.   The weight of this handy model is a mere 42kg, which can easily be transported to any place.  It bears a maximum user weight of 150 kg.  The Reebok Performance Series B 5.7e Upright exercise bike comes with a dimension of 100 x 55 x 148 cm (L x W x H).

Main features:

M-Force EMS Direct Drive System – Optimal precision data can be obtained through this electromagnetic brake system that makes you train in an easy and precise way. It is controlled by the computer so that accuracy is well maintained. It also adjusts the resistance level (1 – 16).

Pulse Sensors – The smart hand pulse sensors provide an optimal exercise control to the user.  You can adjust the speed of the bike just by moving your hands over the sensors on the handle.

Computer with user profile memory –  9 user profiles are available.  Exercise data like speed, calories, heart rate, resistance, distance, time are clearly displayed with the provision of the blue back lit LCD display.

Belt transmission – The power transmission is through a specially designed Poly-V belt with the help of which workouts can be done noiselessly and also with optimal power transmission.

Floor level adjustment – It helps to fix the machine firmly on the floor even if it is an uneven or a highly polished one, and ensures utmost safety.

Transport wheel – The bike can be easily shifted to any room with the help of these wheels, which makes it a child’s play.

Exercise programs – Target programs are available for users i.e. 9 individual target programs, 2 heart rate programs and also 5 individually usable programs which help in achieving the training targets.

• Time Target setting – Training period can be set and resistance level can be modified whenever needed.
• Distance Target setting – Training distance is set through this program.
• Calories Target setting - The number of calories to be burned can be set.
• Random program – It sets various resistance levels randomly during the exercise.
• Fat burning – For effective fat burning, it sets a long training duration at a low intensity.
• Interval training – This gives you a transition between the stress phases with high intensity and relaxation phases with low intensity.
• Endurance program – This program gives you a warm up then a gradual increase in the intensity and then slows down.  This suits well for both endurance and fat burning.
• Individual user programs – Up to 5 personal exercise programs can be composed using this.
• Target pulse program – When you set the target pulse rate for exercise, the machine adjusts the resistance accordingly.
• Target zone program - Here you have options for fitness, fat burning, body shaping, health and performance. By selecting the required zone you can exercise with a percentage of 65, 75 or 85 of your heart rate calculated by the computer as per the data you have given.
• 30 minutes interval program - 3 preset intensities (L1 – L3) are available and can be selected according to your wish.  The intervals are set with different watts and will switch over in between stress and relaxation phases, making your exercising enjoyable.
• 45 min Cardio Workout program – This program also has 3 levels which make you maintain your fitness without stressing your cardiovascular system.  It has a short warm up phase followed by the main phase and relaxing cool down exercises.

Comforts:

Adjustable seat – This model provides an adjustable seat which is ergonomically designed. The seat can be adjusted both, vertically or horizontally for comfortable use.

Performance handle bar – It can be adjusted according to the position of the body during exercise, continuously.

You can quench your thirst during exercise without getting down the bike, as this model has a bottle holder at your grasp.

Pedals with strap – These provide a comfortable, safe and anti-slip facility with the direct power transmission advantage

The optional chest transmitter with the wireless receiver gives you the heart rate, by the way of ECG on the display.

Easy Fold System – The bike can be easily folded so that the user can save a lot of space when compared to the other models.

Swing Arm Suspension – Stress to the joints and tendons are avoided through this facility, as the swing arm suspension gets you through the double impact shocks.

Warranty:

The manufacturer has given Reebok Performance Series B 5.7e Domestic exercise bike a warranty period of 2 years for both the parts as well as labour.

Reebok B 5.7e upright Exercise Bike - Technical Specification Table

Catch up with the latest ever exercise cycle from one of the leading brands of UK. Kettler Paso 309 Exercise Bike adds to the range of products and is new for the year 2010. Without making it seem just as another model it comes with features upgrade and so is the design. The following is the review of this product, going through may give a better insight of the same.

Model Overview:

The latest ever white and black combination makes it outstanding that melts even the hard to convince hearts. With the upright type of construction it has a low step through frame that is easy to access. It weighs 38 kgs and gives a possibility to handle the user weight of up to 130 kg. The many embedded ergonomic features deliver better results and takes a new turn in the fitness segment.

Console:

Available in this Kettler Paso 309  Magnetic Exercise Bike model is a console with the jumbo LCD that offers various programmes, feedback of the complete training all at a quick glance. The white finish for the console makes it attractive. It displays speed, time, distance, calories, programme and the HR. The console has the facility of 4 person data input, that serves a quick reference for the targeted workout and the feedback.

• Programmes – Offered by Kettler Paso 309 Upright Exercise Bike are 8 resident programmes that comes inclusive of the HR programmes and the incentive programmes.
• Resistance – The various levels of resistance determines the ability at which the user can perform the workout. This bike offers 16 stages of resistance that makes the user choose the right level for his requirement. Right from the free drive similar to the down hill ride the easiest, to the up hill drive makes the total of 16 stages of resistance.
• Heart Rate Control – Realising the importance of Heart rate monitoring, this model comes with the pulse monitor that is been sensed either via hand or the ear clip sensor. Being the latest model both the hand sensor and the ear clip are included with this product. As an optional it comes with the chest belt that is another hands free method of reading the heart rate.

Ergonomic features:

Brake system – Embedded in this Exercise Bike is the motor controlled magnetic brake with the flywheel that weighs 9 kg. This is one of the safest method and the most durable system.
Saddle – Available is an adjustable saddle that gives the ability to adjust horizontally for the comfort of the user.
Pedals – Made with the gravity pedals that come along with the foot straps for the sure grip for the user.
Transport wheels – The front side of the bike consists of wheels that gives easy mobility and shifting of places can also be done effortlessly.
Floor levellers – The rear side of the equipment comes with the floor levellers that allow the user to install perfectly even in uneven floor conditions.

Warranty:

The manufacturer of Kettler Paso 309 Upright Exercise Bike offers a warranty period of 3 years for the parts and labour when used for the domestic purpose.

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Kettler Paso 309 Portable Exercise Cycle - Technical Specification Table

This product is from the German manufacturer ‘Finnlo’. Offering it as the entry level model with the perfect cardio workout system can be installed right for the domestic use. Among the many series like exum, roton, exum stress less Finnlo Corum Domestic Exercise Cycle belong to the ‘Corum Series ’ that is been specially designed for the beginners. This initial model of the brand assures great workout with all the comfort to extend the duration of the workout. Its performance and the features can be discussed in the following review of this model.

Design and Structure:

Made to be an upright bike that comes with the silver and blue finish. Its footprint is quite compact with 95 x 50 x 125 cm. Allowing the user to use up to 130 kg is quite suitable for the use of any body. The product weight of 30kg gives a sturdy look and still an easy model for transport.

Parts that make this Exercise Bike:

Brake system – Embedded in this model is the permanent magnetic brake system that with the high standard engineering makes it highly durable and is the one kind that is widely used in much fitness equipment.

Flywheel and the Transmission ration – Although this bike is been designed to give the feel of the natural outdoor drive, the level of smoothness can be determined based on the inertia and the transmission ratio. This Exercise Bike accounts the flywheel of 6 kg and the transmission ratio of 1:8, known is the fact that higher the ratio the smoother will be the drive and so is this bike too.

Console – The usage comfort is been determined with the console that gives the required feedback of the desired readings like the distance, time, speed, cadence and calories. The HR control and other standard workout make it more interesting for the user to use it consistently.

Ergonomics:

Finnlo Corum Indoor Exercise Bike adds up a long list in its ergonomic features that are not only interesting to discuss but also makes it good practically for usage.

• The console offers an option of setting the upper pulse limit as this allows you to set the maximum HR desired to reach and once it is been attained it intimates for your decision.
• The handle bar and the saddle are adjustable to the comfort of the user, irrespective of the physic of the user this Exercise Bike serves to be highly suitable based on these adjustments.
• Available are the integrated transport wheels that make it an easy move to any corner of the home.
• When it comes to the seat it can be set in a convenient position as it allows being adjustable in horizontal sides too.
• Treble level control and the free wheel are few other notable features available in this equipment.
• The low entry is an advantage for the easy step through which is one basic feature noted by the user.
• Integrated pulse receiver for chest straps for the HR monitoring as it gives instant reading of the heart rate.

Finnlo 3100 Corum Beginner Exercise Bike being the basic model does not offer features like fitness test. Its metallic silver frame brings out the modish look. Available are10 level of resistance that can be set manually.

Finnlo Corum Upright Exercise Bike - Technical Specification Table

It is quite obvious the brand name suggest quality products with high durability and enhanced functionality. Reebok B 5.8e LE Performance Series Exercise Bike is one such product that takes the advantage of its previous models and in which more programmes are included. The design and structure are made to look unique which is a modish addition to the space. The following is the review of the same that gives a better understanding of the product.

Physical characteristics:

This Reebok Exercise Bike has a stable frame structure that is been made of special tubes which has proven stability and robust. The overall dimension is 100 x 55 x 148 cm relates to the length, width and height of the bike. It consists of a flywheel weighing 10 kg. Not a heavy equipment as it weighs mere 41 kg. This bike is capable of accommodating the user weight up to 150 kg. The black and grey finish makes it look professional and a perfect domestic equipment to own.

Drive system:

With the benefit of M-Force Direct Drive system with all the required adjustments it performs to way the user desires. It comes along the M-Force brake system to make it complete. This is an electromagnetic break system is been controlled by the computer. It also offers different resistance levels.

Heart Rate Control:

Available is the smart pulse sensors that is an ergonomic hand pulse sensor which reads the trainer heart rate when you give a firm grip in the handle bar. It has a wireless receiver that integrates the polar receiver and also allows to workout with the option of chest transmitter.

Programmes:

Offered by Reebok B5.8e LE upright Exercise Bike are 17 programmes of which 9 are individual target programmes, 2 heart rate programmes and others are user defined programmes. These motivating programmes allows the user to set individual targets based on time, calories, speed etc., Of these are available C1 to C5 individual user programmes that allows you to compose and save your personal settings. In the targeted pulse programme the resistance level gets automatically adjusted to achieve the pulse rate and on achievement it gives final cool down to complete the programme. It also offers 30 minutes intensive interval programme that comes in 3 different levels of easy, medium and difficult with different watts and the combinations of stress and relaxation phases. Another interesting programmes is the 45 minutes cardio workout programme that is perfect for the cardio vascular system.

Console:

Going latest is the console of this Exercise Bike with the colourful descriptions in it. It allows storing the workout data and also offers different levels for the workout. It shows the details of the resistance, speed, time, distance, calories and heart rate all at a quick glance. With the constant intimation to the user the workout can go motivational and interesting. Also available is the backlight that offers clarity for the read out and it helps in the areas with poor lighting.

Ergonomical Features:

• Adjustable seat – Present in Reebok B 5.8e LE Performance Series Domestic Exercise Bike is a high seat for the extra comfort. It can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically making it suitable for people of any physical profile.
• Adjustable handle bars – This allows to be tilted down and up when in use and hence the user experiences utmost comfort of usage.
• Pedals with strap – This is both comfortable and safe as it ensures sure grip to the user all the time of the workout.
• Transport wheels – Possible to move or shift places easily with the transport wheels and hence it does not damage the floor nor required to carry.
• Water bottle holder – Available in this model is the water bottle holder in the front frame that can be accessed easily any time during the workout.
• Floor level adjustment – Available in this bike is the floor level adjustment as it helps to level in uneven floor conditions. Hence it is possible to install the bike in level with the floor all the time and anywhere.

Warranty:

Reebok offers 2 years warranty period for both the labour and parts. Hence it seems to give extra peace of mind for the user.

Reebok B 5.8e LE  Exercise Cycle - Technical Specification Table