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⏫ Safety, Design & Comfort for Seniors?
We explore how well each recumbent bike will perform for older users. We consider ease of use and safety.
Overall Ease of Use
How easy is this recumbent bike to use for senior citizens?
Ease of Seat Entry & Exit
How easy is this recumbent bike to get on and off for an older person?
Ease of Powering off Bike
Is this bike easy to turn on and off? A plug or switch located near the floor may be more difficult to reach.
Starting Resistance Feel (Effort)
How challenging is level 1? Some recumbent bikes may have a higher starting resistance which may be tough for an older person to use.
Ease of Seat Adjustment
How easy is the seat on this recumbent bike to adjust for an older person?
Ease of Pedal Strap Adjustment
Are there pre programmed interactive heart rate programs included?
Style of Pedal Strap
How easy / hard is it to adjust the recumbent bike pedal straps? Some straps are pressure fit which will be very hard for an older person to adjust.
Self Leveling Pedals for Easy Entry
When a user removes their foot from the pedals, are the pedals weighted to self level. This makes it easier to put a foot back into the pedal.
⏫ Build Quality
Our rating for the overall build quality of each recumbent bike.
Resistance Mechanism
What type of magnetic resistance is being used in the bike?
Drive Belt Type
What type of drive belt is being used in the bike?
Flywheel Weight
What is the weight of the flywheel? We do not think this rating matters too much but we included it because a lot of people ask.
Crank Arm Material
What type of metal is being used to construct the crank arms?
3 Piece Crank (Y/N)
Does this recumbent bike use a 3-piece crank arm? 3-piece is better than 2 or 1!
⏫ Buying Experience
Our overall buying experience.
Purchased from
Where did we purchase the recumbent bike from?
Time from purchase to delivery
How long did it take for the recumbent bike to be delivered from the original date of purchase?
Buying & Shipping Experience
Our overall “buying and shipping experience” for each specific recumbent bike.
Condition of box upon arrival
What kind of condition did the box show up in? Was there shipping damage? Was the recumbent bike properly packaged?
⏫ Assembly Experience (done by our tech)
How easy or difficult was it to assembly the recumbent bike? This is our overall experience.
Ease of Assembly
How easy was it to assemble the recumbent bike?
Time to assemble (by our expert)
How long did it take for our assembler to put together the recumbent bike?
Quality of assembly instructions
How well were the assembly instructions written? Were the instructions clear and easy to follow?
Assembly Video Available?
Does the manufacturer offer an instructional video on how to assemble the recumbent bike?
Quality of packaging
How well was the bike packaged?
Shipped on Pallet?
When we received the shipment of the recumbent bike, did it arrive on a pallet?
Any adjustments needed out of box?
Once the recumbent bike was assembled, were there any adjustments that we had to perform to make the bike work correctly?
Maintenance required yearly?
Does the recumbent bike require any annual maintenance? Greasing / tightening / replacing of parts?
⏫ Customer Service (CS)
This is our grading for the overall customer service experience with each recumbent bike brand.
Time needed to talk to live CS person
When we called the brand’s customer service number, how long did it take for a real life person to answer the phone?
Ability for CS to answer basic questions
When we spoke to a customer service agent, did they have the ability to answer simple technical questions?
Overall attitude of CS rep
When we spoke to a customer service agent, were they pleasant over the phone and sound like they cared?
If on site service is needed?
What happens if we had a problem with the recumbent bike?
Ease of initiating on site service / labor
How easy would it be to have a service tech come out to fix the recumbent bike (during the in-home labor period)?
Ease of communicating with company
How easy is it to communicate with the customer service team?
CS based in USA?
Is the customer service team located in the USA?
⏫ Other Random Important Stuff
Just like it reads, here are some stats for “other random important stuff.”
Adjustable stabilizer feet?
Does the bike have adjustable stabilizer feet? This matters for use on uneven floors.
Step Thru Height
What is the actual step thru height of the frame?
Height of Upper Display
What is the actual height of the top of the upper display electronics board? Higher means harder to see over.
Cord length and location
How long is the power cord and where does it plug into the recumbent bike?
On / off toggle switch?
Does the recumbent bike have an on / off toggle switch? Some bikes do not require a physical switch.
⏫ Sound Level
How much noise does the bike generate?
General Noise Level
How loud is the bike? Some self-generating bikes are quite noisy.
⏫ Frame
The metal construction / skeleton of the bike.
Assembled Dimensions
What is the overall size of the recumbent bike?
N.W/G.W. (lbs.)
What is the overall net weight (unboxed) and gross weight (boxed) of the recumbent bike?
Max User Weight
What is the heaviest a user can weigh as recommended per the manufacturer?
Boxed Dimensions
What is the overall size of the recumbent bike in its original packaging?
Resistance Levels
How many different levels of resistance are available?
Power Requirements
What type of power does the bike require?
⏫ Upper Display Electronic
This section discusses the features of the upper display console.
Console Options*
Are there different console options?
Built-in fan
Does this recumbent bike offer a built in fan in the upper display?
USB Charging Port
Does this recumbent bike have a built in USB charging port?
Audio Speakers
Does the recumbent bike have built in speakers?
USB Audio Capable
Does the recumbent bike have a USB audio jack?
MP3 input
Does the recumbent bike have an MP3 Input?
Audio Jack
Does the recumbent bike have an 3mm audio input jack?
⏫ Heart Rate Monitoring
This section discusses the ability and options for heart rate monitoring.
Wireless heart rate compatible
Can this recumbent bike read a wireless heart rate chest strap?
Wireless Chest Strap Included
Does this recumbent bike include a free wireless heart rate strap?
Hand Held Heart Rate Grips
Does this bike include hand held heart rate grips?
Interactive Heart Rate Programs
Does this bike have built in interactive heart rate programs?
⏫ Programs
The built in programs included in the electronics.
Wireless Ways to Connect
Does this bike offer Bluetooth / ANT or other types of connectivity?
Wireless Connection App Strongly Recommended
Which apps are offered and recommended for each recumbent bike?
Bluetooth FTMS Compatible
Recumbent bikes that do not have embedded screens may offer FTMS Bluetooth – does this recumbent bike have FTMS Bluetooth capability?
VR Headset Interactive/Virtual Reality compatible
Can this recumbent bike interactive with virtual reality heads sets?
User profiles
Does this recumbent bike allow you to set up user profiles?
Manual/Quick Start Feature
What type of manual and quick start features does this recumbent bike offer?
How Many Buttons to Start Workout
How many buttons needs to be pressed in order to begin a quick start workout?
Free Brand App Programs
Does this recumbent bike have its own proprietary app and offer it for free?
Pre-set programs*
Does the console have built in programs?
Custom programs*
Does the console have built in custom programs?
Heart rate programs*
Does the console have built in heart rate programs?
Cool Down program*
Does the console have built in cool down programs?
Fitness Test programs*
Does the console have built in Fitness Tests?
Resistance levels
How many different levels of resistance are available?
⏫ Residential Warranty
What is the warranty of the recumbent bike in a home setting?
Warranted max hours per day
The maximum total use per day as set forth by the manufacturer.
Resistance motor
What is the warranty on the resistance motor (Servo)?
Frame
What is the warranty on the frame?
Parts
What are the parts warranty in a home setting?
Electronics (Console)
What are the parts warranty for the upper display, in a home setting?
Labor
How many years in-home labor are included?
⏫ Commercial Warranty
A warranty that applies to a recumbent bike that is not in a home setting.
Is this bike warrantied for commercial use?
Is this recumbent bike commercial grade and therefor warrantied in a commercial setting?
⏫ Safety, Design & Comfort for Seniors?
We explore how well each recumbent bike will perform for older users. We consider ease of use and safety.
Overall Ease of Use
How easy is this recumbent bike to use for senior citizens?
Ease of Seat Entry & Exit
How easy is this recumbent bike to get on and off for an older person?
Ease of Powering off Bike
Is this bike easy to turn on and off? A plug or switch located near the floor may be more difficult to reach.
Starting Resistance Feel (Effort)
How challenging is level 1? Some recumbent bikes may have a higher starting resistance which may be tough for an older person to use.
Ease of Seat Adjustment
How easy is the seat on this recumbent bike to adjust for an older person?
Ease of Pedal Strap Adjustment
Are there pre programmed interactive heart rate programs included?
Style of Pedal Strap
How easy / hard is it to adjust the recumbent bike pedal straps? Some straps are pressure fit which will be very hard for an older person to adjust.
Self Leveling Pedals for Easy Entry
When a user removes their foot from the pedals, are the pedals weighted to self level. This makes it easier to put a foot back into the pedal.
⏫ Build Quality
Our rating for the overall build quality of each recumbent bike.
Resistance Mechanism
What type of magnetic resistance is being used in the bike?
Drive Belt Type
What type of drive belt is being used in the bike?
Flywheel Weight
What is the weight of the flywheel? We do not think this rating matters too much but we included it because a lot of people ask.
Crank Arm Material
What type of metal is being used to construct the crank arms?
3 Piece Crank (Y/N)
Does this recumbent bike use a 3-piece crank arm? 3-piece is better than 2 or 1!
⏫ Buying Experience
Our overall buying experience.
Purchased from
Where did we purchase the recumbent bike from?
Time from purchase to delivery
How long did it take for the recumbent bike to be delivered from the original date of purchase?
Buying & Shipping Experience
Our overall “buying and shipping experience” for each specific recumbent bike.
Condition of box upon arrival
What kind of condition did the box show up in? Was there shipping damage? Was the recumbent bike properly packaged?
⏫ Assembly Experience (done by our tech)
How easy or difficult was it to assembly the recumbent bike? This is our overall experience.
Ease of Assembly
How easy was it to assemble the recumbent bike?
Time to assemble (by our expert)
How long did it take for our assembler to put together the recumbent bike?
Quality of assembly instructions
How well were the assembly instructions written? Were the instructions clear and easy to follow?
Assembly Video Available?
Does the manufacturer offer an instructional video on how to assemble the recumbent bike?
Quality of packaging
How well was the bike packaged?
Shipped on Pallet?
When we received the shipment of the recumbent bike, did it arrive on a pallet?
Any adjustments needed out of box?
Once the recumbent bike was assembled, were there any adjustments that we had to perform to make the bike work correctly?
Maintenance required yearly?
Does the recumbent bike require any annual maintenance? Greasing / tightening / replacing of parts?
⏫ Customer Service (CS)
This is our grading for the overall customer service experience with each recumbent bike brand.
Time needed to talk to live CS person
When we called the brand’s customer service number, how long did it take for a real life person to answer the phone?
Ability for CS to answer basic questions
When we spoke to a customer service agent, did they have the ability to answer simple technical questions?
Overall attitude of CS rep
When we spoke to a customer service agent, were they pleasant over the phone and sound like they cared?
If on site service is needed?
What happens if we had a problem with the recumbent bike?
Ease of initiating on site service / labor
How easy would it be to have a service tech come out to fix the recumbent bike (during the in-home labor period)?
Ease of communicating with company
How easy is it to communicate with the customer service team?
CS based in USA?
Is the customer service team located in the USA?
⏫ Other Random Important Stuff
Just like it reads, here are some stats for “other random important stuff.”
Adjustable stabilizer feet?
Does the bike have adjustable stabilizer feet? This matters for use on uneven floors.
Step Thru Height
What is the actual step thru height of the frame?
Height of Upper Display
What is the actual height of the top of the upper display electronics board? Higher means harder to see over.
Cord length and location
How long is the power cord and where does it plug into the recumbent bike?
On / off toggle switch?
Does the recumbent bike have an on / off toggle switch? Some bikes do not require a physical switch.
⏫ Sound Level
How much noise does the bike generate?
General Noise Level
How loud is the bike? Some self-generating bikes are quite noisy.
⏫ Frame
The metal construction / skeleton of the bike.
Assembled Dimensions
What is the overall size of the recumbent bike?
N.W/G.W. (lbs.)
What is the overall net weight (unboxed) and gross weight (boxed) of the recumbent bike?
Max User Weight
What is the heaviest a user can weigh as recommended per the manufacturer?
Boxed Dimensions
What is the overall size of the recumbent bike in its original packaging?
Resistance Levels
How many different levels of resistance are available?
Power Requirements
What type of power does the bike require?
⏫ Upper Display Electronic
This section discusses the features of the upper display console.
Console Options*
Are there different console options?
Built-in fan
Does this recumbent bike offer a built in fan in the upper display?
USB Charging Port
Does this recumbent bike have a built in USB charging port?
Audio Speakers
Does the recumbent bike have built in speakers?
USB Audio Capable
Does the recumbent bike have a USB audio jack?
MP3 input
Does the recumbent bike have an MP3 Input?
Audio Jack
Does the recumbent bike have an 3mm audio input jack?
⏫ Heart Rate Monitoring
This section discusses the ability and options for heart rate monitoring.
Wireless heart rate compatible
Can this recumbent bike read a wireless heart rate chest strap?
Wireless Chest Strap Included
Does this recumbent bike include a free wireless heart rate strap?
Hand Held Heart Rate Grips
Does this bike include hand held heart rate grips?
Interactive Heart Rate Programs
Does this bike have built in interactive heart rate programs?
⏫ Programs
The built in programs included in the electronics.
Wireless Ways to Connect
Does this bike offer Bluetooth / ANT or other types of connectivity?
Wireless Connection App Strongly Recommended
Which apps are offered and recommended for each recumbent bike?
Bluetooth FTMS Compatible
Recumbent bikes that do not have embedded screens may offer FTMS Bluetooth – does this recumbent bike have FTMS Bluetooth capability?
VR Headset Interactive/Virtual Reality compatible
Can this recumbent bike interactive with virtual reality heads sets?
User profiles
Does this recumbent bike allow you to set up user profiles?
Manual/Quick Start Feature
What type of manual and quick start features does this recumbent bike offer?
How Many Buttons to Start Workout
How many buttons needs to be pressed in order to begin a quick start workout?
Free Brand App Programs
Does this recumbent bike have its own proprietary app and offer it for free?
Pre-set programs*
Does the console have built in programs?
Custom programs*
Does the console have built in custom programs?
Heart rate programs*
Does the console have built in heart rate programs?
Cool Down program*
Does the console have built in cool down programs?
Fitness Test programs*
Does the console have built in Fitness Tests?
Resistance levels
How many different levels of resistance are available?
⏫ Residential Warranty
What is the warranty of the recumbent bike in a home setting?
Warranted max hours per day
The maximum total use per day as set forth by the manufacturer.
Resistance motor
What is the warranty on the resistance motor (Servo)?
Frame
What is the warranty on the frame?
Parts
What are the parts warranty in a home setting?
Electronics (Console)
What are the parts warranty for the upper display, in a home setting?
Labor
How many years in-home labor are included?
⏫ Commercial Warranty
A warranty that applies to a recumbent bike that is not in a home setting.
Is this bike warrantied for commercial use?
Is this recumbent bike commercial grade and therefor warrantied in a commercial setting?
⏫ Safety, Design & Comfort for Seniors?
We explore how well each recumbent bike will perform for older users. We consider ease of use and safety.
Overall Ease of Use
How easy is this recumbent bike to use for senior citizens?
Ease of Seat Entry & Exit
How easy is this recumbent bike to get on and off for an older person?
Ease of Powering off Bike
Is this bike easy to turn on and off? A plug or switch located near the floor may be more difficult to reach.
Starting Resistance Feel (Effort)
How challenging is level 1? Some recumbent bikes may have a higher starting resistance which may be tough for an older person to use.
Ease of Seat Adjustment
How easy is the seat on this recumbent bike to adjust for an older person?
Ease of Pedal Strap Adjustment
Are there pre programmed interactive heart rate programs included?
Style of Pedal Strap
How easy / hard is it to adjust the recumbent bike pedal straps? Some straps are pressure fit which will be very hard for an older person to adjust.
Self Leveling Pedals for Easy Entry
When a user removes their foot from the pedals, are the pedals weighted to self level. This makes it easier to put a foot back into the pedal.
⏫ Build Quality
Our rating for the overall build quality of each recumbent bike.
Resistance Mechanism
What type of magnetic resistance is being used in the bike?
Drive Belt Type
What type of drive belt is being used in the bike?
Flywheel Weight
What is the weight of the flywheel? We do not think this rating matters too much but we included it because a lot of people ask.
Crank Arm Material
What type of metal is being used to construct the crank arms?
3 Piece Crank (Y/N)
Does this recumbent bike use a 3-piece crank arm? 3-piece is better than 2 or 1!
⏫ Buying Experience
Our overall buying experience.
Purchased from
Where did we purchase the recumbent bike from?
Time from purchase to delivery
How long did it take for the recumbent bike to be delivered from the original date of purchase?
Buying & Shipping Experience
Our overall “buying and shipping experience” for each specific recumbent bike.
Condition of box upon arrival
What kind of condition did the box show up in? Was there shipping damage? Was the recumbent bike properly packaged?
⏫ Assembly Experience (done by our tech)
How easy or difficult was it to assembly the recumbent bike? This is our overall experience.
Ease of Assembly
How easy was it to assemble the recumbent bike?
Time to assemble (by our expert)
How long did it take for our assembler to put together the recumbent bike?
Quality of assembly instructions
How well were the assembly instructions written? Were the instructions clear and easy to follow?
Assembly Video Available?
Does the manufacturer offer an instructional video on how to assemble the recumbent bike?
Quality of packaging
How well was the bike packaged?
Shipped on Pallet?
When we received the shipment of the recumbent bike, did it arrive on a pallet?
Any adjustments needed out of box?
Once the recumbent bike was assembled, were there any adjustments that we had to perform to make the bike work correctly?
Maintenance required yearly?
Does the recumbent bike require any annual maintenance? Greasing / tightening / replacing of parts?
⏫ Customer Service (CS)
This is our grading for the overall customer service experience with each recumbent bike brand.
Time needed to talk to live CS person
When we called the brand’s customer service number, how long did it take for a real life person to answer the phone?
Ability for CS to answer basic questions
When we spoke to a customer service agent, did they have the ability to answer simple technical questions?
Overall attitude of CS rep
When we spoke to a customer service agent, were they pleasant over the phone and sound like they cared?
If on site service is needed?
What happens if we had a problem with the recumbent bike?
Ease of initiating on site service / labor
How easy would it be to have a service tech come out to fix the recumbent bike (during the in-home labor period)?
Ease of communicating with company
How easy is it to communicate with the customer service team?
CS based in USA?
Is the customer service team located in the USA?
⏫ Other Random Important Stuff
Just like it reads, here are some stats for “other random important stuff.”
Adjustable stabilizer feet?
Does the bike have adjustable stabilizer feet? This matters for use on uneven floors.
Step Thru Height
What is the actual step thru height of the frame?
Height of Upper Display
What is the actual height of the top of the upper display electronics board? Higher means harder to see over.
Cord length and location
How long is the power cord and where does it plug into the recumbent bike?
On / off toggle switch?
Does the recumbent bike have an on / off toggle switch? Some bikes do not require a physical switch.
⏫ Sound Level
How much noise does the bike generate?
General Noise Level
How loud is the bike? Some self-generating bikes are quite noisy.
⏫ Frame
The metal construction / skeleton of the bike.
Assembled Dimensions
What is the overall size of the recumbent bike?
N.W/G.W. (lbs.)
What is the overall net weight (unboxed) and gross weight (boxed) of the recumbent bike?
Max User Weight
What is the heaviest a user can weigh as recommended per the manufacturer?
Boxed Dimensions
What is the overall size of the recumbent bike in its original packaging?
Resistance Levels
How many different levels of resistance are available?
Power Requirements
What type of power does the bike require?
⏫ Upper Display Electronic
This section discusses the features of the upper display console.
Console Options*
Are there different console options?
Built-in fan
Does this recumbent bike offer a built in fan in the upper display?
USB Charging Port
Does this recumbent bike have a built in USB charging port?
Audio Speakers
Does the recumbent bike have built in speakers?
USB Audio Capable
Does the recumbent bike have a USB audio jack?
MP3 input
Does the recumbent bike have an MP3 Input?
Audio Jack
Does the recumbent bike have an 3mm audio input jack?
⏫ Heart Rate Monitoring
This section discusses the ability and options for heart rate monitoring.
Wireless heart rate compatible
Can this recumbent bike read a wireless heart rate chest strap?
Wireless Chest Strap Included
Does this recumbent bike include a free wireless heart rate strap?
Hand Held Heart Rate Grips
Does this bike include hand held heart rate grips?
Interactive Heart Rate Programs
Does this bike have built in interactive heart rate programs?
⏫ Programs
The built in programs included in the electronics.
Wireless Ways to Connect
Does this bike offer Bluetooth / ANT or other types of connectivity?
Wireless Connection App Strongly Recommended
Which apps are offered and recommended for each recumbent bike?
Bluetooth FTMS Compatible
Recumbent bikes that do not have embedded screens may offer FTMS Bluetooth – does this recumbent bike have FTMS Bluetooth capability?
VR Headset Interactive/Virtual Reality compatible
Can this recumbent bike interactive with virtual reality heads sets?
User profiles
Does this recumbent bike allow you to set up user profiles?
Manual/Quick Start Feature
What type of manual and quick start features does this recumbent bike offer?
How Many Buttons to Start Workout
How many buttons needs to be pressed in order to begin a quick start workout?
Free Brand App Programs
Does this recumbent bike have its own proprietary app and offer it for free?
Pre-set programs*
Does the console have built in programs?
Custom programs*
Does the console have built in custom programs?
Heart rate programs*
Does the console have built in heart rate programs?
Cool Down program*
Does the console have built in cool down programs?
Fitness Test programs*
Does the console have built in Fitness Tests?
Resistance levels
How many different levels of resistance are available?
⏫ Residential Warranty
What is the warranty of the recumbent bike in a home setting?
Warranted max hours per day
The maximum total use per day as set forth by the manufacturer.
Resistance motor
What is the warranty on the resistance motor (Servo)?
Frame
What is the warranty on the frame?
Parts
What are the parts warranty in a home setting?
Electronics (Console)
What are the parts warranty for the upper display, in a home setting?
Labor
How many years in-home labor are included?
⏫ Commercial Warranty
A warranty that applies to a recumbent bike that is not in a home setting.
Is this bike warrantied for commercial use?
Is this recumbent bike commercial grade and therefor warrantied in a commercial setting?
