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

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

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

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

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

The Built:

Schwinn IC Pro Upright Exercise Cycle takes its structure with the dimension of 127 x 57 x 99 cm relating to the length, width and the height of the equipment. It weighs 59 kgs/130 lbs. Serves to be good enough to accommodate the user weight of up to 136 kg. Sturdy and Robust is its construction, it also is been embedded with the transport wheels for easy shifting of places.

The Style and Finish:

The upright type of construction with the big fly wheel is the basic structure of this model. The frame is a silver finish that adds to its style. The frame is made of zinc-galvanized material with the power-coated finish. Those made of stainless steel are the seat slider, handlebars and the hardware material. However, it does not consist of the console nor that it is compatible.

Drive system:

Gives a feeling of the natural outdoor cycle drive is this model with the chain drive using forged steel crank and the ISIS over sized bottom bracket. It does not have any special kind of gear drive but comes with the fixed gear drive train, the silver flywheel decal. The inertia flywheel weighs 17.5kg and makes the bike go the smooth way and provides a realistic outdoor experience at any speed of operation. This is because that it is been made specially by distributing the weight of the wheel to the outer part than the inner space.

The resistance:

This model is infinitely variable with linear increase through out the resistance range, it is easy to turn adjustment knob, and the natural wool felt pads for the linear incremental resistance. This is a kind of brake system that is been used in the outdoor bikes.

Suitability:

Schwinn IC Pro Silver  Exercise Bike promises to suit the user weight of up to 136 kg and the height of 150 cm to 203 cm tall people.

Added specifies:

Well designed are the handlebars and the seat adjustment that can be easily adjusted to suit the comfort of the user. The seat can be adjusted in any direction. The sliding tube is been made of corrosion preventing stainless steel pins that allows to tightly tread quickly and sturdily. The frame again is made of corrosion resistant finish and each time the equipment is been used it gives a new as ever feeling to the user. With respect to the enclosed chain guard as that is segregated away from the rider but still can be accessed easily for the lubrication and maintenance. Available in this Bike are 2 composite water bottle cages that can accommodate the bottles of one litre capacity.

Warranty:

Schwinn offers a lavish warranty period for this product and it goes as 15 years for the frame, 2 years for the parts, 1 year for the labour and 6 months for the wear items.

Schwinn IC Pro Indoor Cycling Bike - Technical Specification Table

The Basics:

York XC530 Upright  Exercise Bike has an overall dimension of 125 x 64 x 150 cm that states the length, width and the height of the equipment. It weight not high but just 45 kg. All in silver and black finish makes it look stylish. The efficient console and the magnetic resistance are few distinguished features. It is capable of offering an outdoor bike ride experience and on the adjustment of the resistance levels the down hill and the up hill drive can be experienced.

Transformation:

Having offered the 2 different functions of cross trainer and the exercise cycle, both are dominant aspects of this model. What goes interesting is that switching between the two is simple and both functions come with smooth and comfortable workout.

Ergonomic features:

• Padded seat – The seat when used in the cycle model feels the extra comfort with the large gel padded seat. Irrespective of the user physic it gives comfortable seating which is also adjustable by height.
• Dual action – In case of the elliptical mode the dual action which is the push and pulls arms gives good workout for the upper body.
• Foot plates – present are the adjustable foot plates that can be used for the comfort of the user and the adjustment are simple which takes fewer efforts.

Resistance levels:

Available in this model is the smooth motion that is been controlled by the magnetic resistance. It offers 8 different resistance levels which can be chosen or does come automatically in the programme setting. Right from the down hill ride to the up hill ride the user can experience and set the required workout.

Heart Rate Control:

York XC530 Elliptical/Cycle is been embedded with the hand pulse sensor that reads the heart rate when the user hold the hand grip firmly. This instant read of the pulse rate can be obtained in the console all at a glance.

Console:

The console is of large LCD display that displays the readings in bigger font as to make it easy for the user to read out. It is possible to obtain the feedback of the time, speed, distance, calories, pulse and the resistant levels in this console all at a quick glance.

Warranty:

York offers 2 years warranty for the parts and life time warranty for the frame. It also makes installing of this product with less time and efforts.

York XC530 Exercise Bike/Cross Trainer - Specification Details

The Basics:

The basic construction of Life Fitness C1 Upright Lifecycle Indoor Exercise Cycle is the upright type where the user sits straight for the workout. It is more like riding on the outdoor bicycle. The position of the user is with the straight back and there is no question of relaxation. In this manner, the workout is more efficient and gives you a real out door drive feel. The dimension of this device is 114 x 69 x 142 cm that relates to the length, width and the height of the bike. It is not the one on the higher side and hence can be installed even in the space conscious homes. This bike is as heavy as the usual models of 47 kg and it can accommodate the user with the maximum weight of 135 kg.

Console:

Offered by the brand are two different types of consoles the basic one and the advanced type. While this model comes with the basic type of console. The display in it is of type LCD with blue background and white characters. The Display segment is 9 x 24. This console gives the basic readouts of resistance level, time, speed, distance, target heart rate and calories along with little other additional readout of the elapsed time, time remaining, and time in zone, time of day, distance climbed, distance remaining, and calories per hour.

Programmes:

There are few interesting programmed that the user is been offered to make the choice like the

• Manual programme where you can select the required speed and the inclination levels.
• Hill selection gives you the challenge with the interval of multiple hills and valleys.
• The EZ inclination and Resistance progresses slowly and prepares you for more tougher demands.
• Sport training stimulates the outdoor training with the workout combination of many types of hills and valleys with the variations in the high and low resistance levels.

Along with these programmes other modes are available like the quick start where you can choose the fastest route to workout. The cool down model is a healthy practice that makes sure that the heart rate returns to the normal levels at the end of the workout.

Other product details:

The general features that make C1 Upright Lifecycle Domestic Exercise Bike a unique one of its race are the Seat adjustments up to 14 positions, this could suit any physic and hence the satisfaction is been enhanced, the 20 resistance levels with generator system is easy to select and is been made to progress as the workout progresses. Present in Life Fitness C1 Upright Lifecycle Exercise Bike is the contact heart rate with hand sensors that reads out the pulse rate by just holding the handle firmly. The standard up right seat gives a real outdoor bicycle feel. Available in it are the ergonomically designed handlebars, racing style, Front mounted water bottle holder and the built-in reading rack.

Safety and Warranty:

This Exercise Bike complies with the safety standards of CE, CEN, CSA, TUV, and UL. The warranty offered by the manufacturer is for the period of 3 years for the parts and lifetime for the frame.

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Life Fitness C1 Upright Exercise Cycle - Technical Specification Table

Type and Design:

Taking the type of recumbent bike, it has quite many advantages over the upright bike. This makes it better and fun filled for the user more than the upright type of construction. Basically, the seating position takes an edge over the others as they offer more relaxed and comfortable seat with all the necessary support. The other notable feature is the flywheel position that increases the overall structure of the bike. The frame has a metallic silver finish and the shrouding in graphite. The overall dimension in terms of length, width and height is 142 x 66 x 112 cm, as the ‘2000 Series upright model’ this also can handle the user weight of up to 136kg.

The Console and the Programmes:

The console of Nautilus NR 2000 Domestic, Indoor Exercise Bike has the features of  being Plug-in LED display with a high resolution 16×16 dot-matrix course profile, it consists of 4 window feedback that offers the user to understand the status of the programme along with the time, speed, distance, calories all at a single stare. Well, thoughtful are the makers with the programmes that solve all the requirements of the user and they are 6 pre-programmed workouts, heart rate control programmes and 2 custom options. The HR monitor is available as the Contact sensors and Wireless telemetry. This makes the user to undergo the cardiac workout in an efficient manner. This is an innovative Heart Rate control feature that adjusts the intensity automatically to help you achieve the target heart rate. It offers 16 workout levels but they do not have any kind of fitness test.

Ergonomics:

Commercial grade molded seat with superior comfort that motivates the user to prolong the training session for longer time. The Extra wide self-leveling foot pedals is another valuable reason to call this Recumbent Bike a comfort one. With the decrease step-over design the user can easily step over to either side without any difficulty. Available in this model is the industrial grade Poly-V drive belt for smooth pedal action this is highly durable and can last for miles. The inbuilt high inertia case flywheel comes with the precision balance that gives a new feel of natural drive for the user and they are also seen with less vibrations. Water bottle holder and the reading rack are the added features that make it a complete model.

Warranty:

Nautilus NR 2000 Heart Rate Control Exercise Cycle is been tagged with the lavish warranty given by the manufacturer as lifetime for the frame, 10 years for the parts and 1 year for the labour.

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Nautilus NR 2000 Recumbent Bike - Technical Specification Table

• Biofit comfort – This relates to the seating system available in this product, it comes with the padded ergonomic seat and the dual position lumbar support. The console and the seat positions are adjustable and they can be set as the requirement of the user based on the height of the user.
• BioDyne Performance – In order to give a perfect and confident workout is available the flywheel whose perimeter is an oversized one. It gives a feel to the user resembling the road drive, which is smooth and sturdy. The stabilizers and the levelers also makes consistent workout for the user.
• BioConnect Feedback – The console embedded is highly efficient with the complete readout of the various aspects of the training session. This model comes with the telemetry enabled and integrated grip heart rate system. With just by holding the handgrip the Heart Rate can be determined.

The other performance features that are been enjoyed by the user are the 16 resistance levels which makes it suitable for the beginners to the advanced level users. Among the total 18 workout programmes it also offers a manual programmes where the user can decide to choose to customaries the programme and present are 11 profile programmes.

The Built:

Having been structured with the recumbent type of exercise cycle it offers a comfortable Cycle and relaxed workout. The frame of Schwinn 240 Domestic Recumbent Exercise Bike is of type chip resistant silver grey frame. The overall dimension is 65” of length x 25” of width x 46” of height. The product weight is 53 kg just not easy to move in the absence of the transport wheels. It can handle the maximum user weight of 136 kg.

The Console:

Although many model of this brand are been made with this type of console, it serves the purpose along with the attractive design. It comes with the multi-colour; LCD backlit display which gives the read out of various workout details of time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories and resistance. It though proves to be a motivator it does offer all the required details in just a glance.

Other product specifies:

Welcoming is Schwinn 240 16 level resistance Exercise Bike when you know the various other convenient features that it is been designed with as the Reading rack positioned in the perfect manner to read without the support of the hands. The Water bottle holder holds the bottle for anytime access. Rear stabilizer and frame levelers are so convenient that you can step through it easily. Present are the Transport wheels letting you to shift the place without any extra effort. The console gives the option of switch able from miles to kilometer as per the reading interest of the user. Seat adjustment on both ways is another sure feature to a comfortable seating. Present in it are the oversized deluxe pedals that holds with grip.

Warranty:

Schwinn offers a lavish warranty period that goes as 5 years for the frame, 1 year for the Mechanical and electric, where as 90 days for the wear items.

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Schwinn 240 Recumbent Exercise Bike - Technical Specification Table