Brand: Tunturi

The first product of the brand was introduced in 1969 that make it to be known as the one of the leading fitness brands. Its establishment is in over 40 countries worldwide and the edge over the other brands is its design, innovation and technical accuracy.

Model:  F20 Exercise Bike

Among the many fitness products of the brand, Tunturi F20 Upright Exercise Bike is a beginner level exercise bike. It offers an entry-level usage that is more suitable for the home users. Its compact dimension is another aspect that makes it welcoming among many users. The structure and design goes the best way and so is its durability.

Tunturi F20 Exercise Bike

The basics: Just out of the box, it brings all the excitement and fixing up is also procedural. All the parts are user friendly and with the systematic instruction provided in the manual with a short time of sincere efforts it can be installed. Very interesting is the setting up although at the beginning stage it takes time to sort. All set and done it turns out to be an attractive piece that adds elegance to the atmosphere. With the compact dimension of 98 x 53 x 138 cm denoting the length, width and depth of the equipment. It also weighs 31 kg that is easy for the user to handle when required to shift places. The body construction is been made of sturdy material and the overall body colour is in shades of grey that makes it very attractive. This device can accommodate the user weight of 135 kg that seems to be suitable for all physic and age groups. The upright type of construction is the basic style of this equipment.

Console and Programmes: The console provided with Tunturi F20 Domestic Exercise Cycle is of type 3.7″ screen with LCD monochrome. It offers a motivational performance that gives the user the feedback of the efforts in terms of the time, distance, speed, calories and the heart rate. Making the user check his progress as he proceeds. The workout programmes offered by this Exercise Bike are 3 types and the training modes are quick start, manual and the HR max limit. What goes special and unique is the fitness test and the recovery HR programmes. These are displayed in the screen embedded in the console and it is clear enough for a quick read out.

Other technical aspects: It comes with the permanent magnetic brake system. The adjustments are manual and the transmission ration is 1:8. The rotating wheel weighs 9kg while Tunturi F20 upright Exercise Bike/Cycle is been powered up the power output of 250 Watts at the RPM of 60. The functioning of the console is with the battery power.

Tunturi F20 Display Console

Ergonomic features: This exercise equipment should be comfortable for the user at any point of usage. It proves the same with its ergonomic features like the following.

  • The seat is adjustable with both height and the tilt positions.
  • The handlebars are also adjustable by tilting.
  • The seat is been made so and big for the comfortable seating of the user.
  • The frame is been designed with the easy step through design.
  • The pulse rate is with the firm grip in the handle bar that instantly reads the pulse and displays.
  • It comes with the transportation wheels in order to make shifting simple.

Verdict: Although it is a simple, compact model that gives a full-fledged workout and has a robustic construction seems to be not suitable for people of height close to 6 feet. Ultimately for the beginners and the domestic use it stands competitive and takes an edge over when it comes to its console.

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Tunturi F20 Magnetic Exercise Bike - Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer Tunturi
Model Name F20 Exercise Bike
Type Upright
Dimensions( L x W x H) in cm 98 x 53 x 138 cm
Weight Product weight: 31 kg
User weight: up to 135 kg
Console specifics 3.7″ screen with LCD monochrome
Selection wheel
Time, Speed, Distance, Calories, Pulse
Multi Step Fitness test - recovery HR
Program specifics 3 programmes
Training modes - quick start, manual, HR max limit
Ergonomics Seat adjustments both horizontal and tilt
Handle bar adjustment height and tilt
Ergonomic components
Soft seat
Easy step through frame
Transport wheels
Contact heart rate
Power for console Battery
Brake Permanent magnet
Transmission ratio 1:8
Power output 250 W / 60 RPM
Rotating mass 9 kg
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