Lifecore Fitness Compact Self Powered Recumbent Bike with Mesh Seat Back Review

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(More customer reviews)I was just at a store that carries the Lifecore Fitness bikes. Please note that the "Optional Wireless HRC with chest strap included" is NOT included with this model. It is an option for the 950 and 1050, but not the 850.

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3 Yr Parts,1 Yr Labor

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Diamondback Fitness 910Ub Upright Exercise Bike Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted this bike the second I saw it online and I searched and searched for a review and could not find one, I finally broke down and bought it blindly, I don't like leaving long reviews but I will be as informative as possible. First, I ordered this on amazon.com and it was shipped from csn stores, that is another story but I never received the product, had to do an a to z refund and I reordered from amazon direct. First, the product finally arrived damaged, there is a U shaped plastic silver piece that you have to attach to the bike and it was broken in half. I used rubber cement to glue it back together, there is still a visible black line down the center but I'd rather not deal with the drama of sending it back. Secondly, the front stabilizer comes with a brace screwed in so it doesn't bend, the rear stabilizer did not and it was completely bent on one side, my boyfriend had to use tools to bend it back and after we could fit in the screws through the holes we just tightened and tightened until it bent back into the correct position. Other than that the bike went together fine, it took about 2 hours from start to finish with two people. One positive thing is that there IS a wheel on the front bottom so it's easier to move around the room, everything I read online says that there isn't a wheel, so I was pretty glad about that. One of the main reasons I bought the 910ub as opposed to the 510ub was because of all the iPod compatibility hype.......this is incorrect!!!!! You can attach your iPod/iPad to the bike and it will charge it, HOWEVER, the sound will not come from the speaker on the bike, but only from the speaker on your iPod. If you want the sound to come out of the speaker on the bike you must use a cord to plug into the iPod and into the port on the bike, which means you have to lay the iPod on it's side since the hole is on the BOTTOM of the iPod. Totally lame and inconvenient. There are many preset programs on this bike but I find myself using the 5k feature the most and setting my own resistance levels, I tried the heart rate programs and I felt that the intensity was too much for me and it made me not want to use the bike. I purchased the polar t31 chest strap and I still have not been able to get it to sync with the bike but I have a polar ft60 that I regularly wear when working out and I just stick to that. However, the hand sensors on the bike are great, you can touch anywhere on the handles, not just the metal sensors and it will pick up your HR and it is very accurate and usually always in sync with my polar receiver. The fan isn't very useful, but I didn't expect it to be and I never use it, I have a fan set up next to my bike and that's what I use for a breeze. The bike is extremely quiet so I can bike at any time which is great because I live in a second floor condo and I am always worried about exercising at home too late and disturbing my neighbors. The seat is pretty comfortable for a bike, I had to adjust it several times to get it just right but I can ride for 30 to 45 min and it's not super uncomfortable. It doesn't take up a lot of room in my computer room which is great since I don't have a ton of space to work with and it is definitely a very stylish exercise machine. Bottom line, if I could do it again I would still buy a bike but I would have gotten the 510ub, yes this one has some extra features but they are ones that I do not use. I am a 27F 120lbs, pretty good shape, active lifestyle, just wanted a little something to get extra cardio into my day. This bike makes me want to get on it, I just wish I saved a couple hundred bucks for the other model. Any questions, feel free to ask.

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910UB Features: -Upright bike. -Utilizes a bright blue LCD display for a high contrast. -0.14'' headphone jack offers the ability to play your own music through the built-in speaker system. -iPod, iPhone and iPad compatible media bay with USB power port and 30-pin Apple connector for charging. -Personal cooling fan. -35 workout programs. -Polar-compatible wireless heart rate receiver. -Industrial-grade dipped handlebars. -Fold out magazine rack. -Assembly required. -Limited lifetime on frame and brake, 3 years on parts, 1 year on labor, 90 days on wear items. -Dimensions: 58'' H x 39'' W x 23'' D.

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Life Fitness R1 Recumbent LifeCycle with Advanced Console Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used Lifecycle Bikes in the gym, and this is the home version. I especially like the various cardio settings--the bike keeps adjusting the resistance to have your pulse-rate remain steady. As you get increasingly tired over the workout, the resistance lessens, yet your pulse-rate remains steady. The quality of construction is sturdy. All the pieces are secure and the assembly instructions are clear. It does take about 60-90 minutes to set up, but I am slow and check things a few times before going on to the next step. All needed tools are included. I opted for this bike over the Nautilus, but both are excellent choices.

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Combining the ultimate in comfort with exceptional attention to detail, the Life Fitness R1 Recumbent LifeCycle provides a smooth, quiet ride as well as a reclining seat with a breathable mesh fabric back. Pair the R1 with the Advanced Workouts Console for added workout variety and advanced programs to better help you reach your fitness goals. The R1 offers 20 resistance levels, 10 workout programs, and a maximum user weight of 400 pounds.
It includes both wireless and contact heart rate monitoring technology to keep you in your target heart rate zone--a Polar wireless chest strap is included--and the LifeCycle includes five HeartSync heart rate controlled workouts designed to keep you in your target heart rate zone. Other features include an integrated reading rack and accessory tray, front and side-mounted handlebars, reclining feature on the recumbent seat with 20 degrees of range of motion, and a heavy-duty welded steel frame.

Specifications:

Resistance System: Eddy current
Power Requirements: All major voltage configurations
Resistance Levels: 20
Seat Adjustments: 13 positions
Frame: 1.5 x 3-inch welded steel frame
Pedals: Standard self-balancing pedals
Electronic Readouts: Level, Time, Speed (mph/kmh), Distance, Heart Rate, Target Heart Rate, Calories, Watts, METs
Display Type: LCD with blue background and white characters (4 x 6 inches)
Workout Profile Display: 9 x 24 segments
Workout Feedback Display: 16-character message center
Unit Dimensions: 57 x 26 x 54 inches (L x W x H)
Unit Weight: 130 pounds
Maximum User Weight: 300 pounds

Programs:

Manual: Gives you complete freedom to choose your own speed and incline levels.
Hill: Challenges you with intervals of multiple hills and valleys with each hill becoming progressively more difficult.
Random: Includes many different motivating combinations of hills and valleys.
EZ Incline/Resistance: Slowly and progressively increases resistance so you're less aware of the building demands.
Sport Training: Simulates outdoor training with a rigorous workout that features hundreds of different hills and valleys with a wide range of high and low levels of resistance.
Fat Burn (HeartSync): A great workout for beginners or for those days when you need a lighter workout. Automatically adjusts resistance to maintain your heart rate at 65 percent of your theoretical maximum.
Cardio (HeartSync): Maximizes caloric burn and boosts your energy level. Automatically adjusts resistance to maintain your heart rate at 80 percent of your theoretical maximum
Heart Rate Hill (HeartSync): An interval workout made up of three hills with each hill becoming progressively more difficult based on your heart rate goals The first hill is 70 percent of your maximum heart rate (HRMax) and gets harder with subsequent hills. The valley is always defined as 65 percent HRMax. Similar to training for sports activities such as hockey, basketball, and soccer.
Heart Rate Interval (HeartSync): Climb a series of alternating hills (80 percent HRMax). The number of times you climb each hill depends on your fitness level. Similar to training for endurance activities such as triathlons and running.
Extreme Heart Rate (HeartSync): Quickly raises and lowers resistance to get your heart rate up to 85 percent HRMax and down to 65 percent as quickly as possible. Similar to training for sports activities such as tennis, racquetball, football, and sprinting.
Goal Workouts: Determine your workout goal--including distance, calorie-burn, or target heart rate--and exercise until you reach it.
Custom Workouts (includes 2): Create and replay a favorite program with specific speed, incline, level, and target heart rate changes.
Race Mode: Challenge yourself by racing against a computer simulated pacer.
Cool Down Mode: Based on your workout's specific time, incline, and heart rate level, this customized cool down ensures that your heart rate properly returns to normal level.
Warm Up Mode: Participate in a pre-determined warm-up period before you begin your workout.
User Profiles (includes 2): Perfect for multi-user households, user profiles save your vital statistics, preferences, and custom workouts.

Manufacturer's Warranty Lifetime warranty on frame, three years on parts, one year on labor

About the Warranty This Life Fitness product is intended for home use only. Your warranty will be void if this product is used in a commercial setting.

About Life Fitness What started as one man's pursuit to improve his own physical condition, eventually turned into a global fitness revolution. That man was Keene P. Dimick, the mastermind behind the legendary Lifecycle® exercise bike. The story of Life Fitness began when two young entrepreneurs, Ray Wilson and Augie Nieto, saw the promise of Dr. Dimick\'s invention. Even though it was slightly ahead of its time, they believed the Lifecycle exercise bike could help generations of athletes, trainers, exercisers, and people everywhere live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

Wilson and Nieto bought the rights to the Lifecycle bike from Dr. Dimick, perfected it, and sold it out of a motor home to health clubs across America. Despite the overwhelming odds and initial unpopularity of the Lifecycle exercise bike, the two passion-filled pioneers turned a two-man operation and a seemingly impossible vision into a prosperous reality. Along the way, they shaped the future of Life Fitness as well as the fitness industry, bringing cardiovascular training into the mainstream and helping ignite the health club boom.

Today, Life Fitness is the global leader in designing and manufacturing a full line of reliable, high quality fitness equipment for commercial and consumer use. It is the number one brand of fitness equipment in health clubs worldwide.

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