Sunday, 10 August 2025
Finding the best recumbent bike for your home isn’t easy. Fitness companies release new equipment every year, making it difficult to keep up with the latest technology. Should you buy a bike that uses air resistance or magnetic resistance? Does the console have a built-in fitness test, and which brands have the best customer service? … Read more
The NordicTrack GX 5.0 Recumbent Bike is an upgrade over the earlier GX 4.5 model, with a larger console screen, more workout programs, and integrated cooling fan. But how does it compare to exercise bikes like the NordicTrack VR Pro? Does the GX 5.0 really represent the best value for money? In our review, we’ll … Read more
The NordicTrack VR Pro Recumbent Bike features a larger flywheel, more resistance levels, and a wider choice of workouts than their GX 4.5 and GX 5.0 designs. But how does it compare with other recumbent bikes at this price range in terms of entertainment features, workout programs, and warranty coverage? In our review we’ll take … Read more
The Nautilus R616 Recumbent Exercise Bike was released in fall 2014, as the top-of-the-line model in a collection that also includes the highly rated R614. But is the difference in price justified, or do you get better value for money with the lower priced design? This is just one of the questions we wanted to … Read more
The Nautilus R614 Recumbent Bike is the lower priced version of the R616, but still offers a wide variety of workout programs and the option to sync your workout data. In this review we take a closer look at how it compares to well established bestsellers in this price category, such as the Schwinn 230 … Read more
The ProForm 440 ES Recumbent Bike joins the 740 ES model in forming their 2015 collection, with more than 30 workout apps and iFit compatibility. But how does it compare to other recumbent bikes in the same price category, and would you actually be getting better value for money with the 740 ES? In this … Read more
The Diamondback 910SR Recumbent Bike was recently rated the top model under $1000 in our recumbent exercise bike guide. So what are the features setting it apart from the competition? In this review we’ll be taking an in-depth look at the overall design features, together with the console functions, feedback metrics, workout programs, and customer … Read more
The Sole Fitness LCR is the recumbent version of their popular LCB upright bike design, with a 30 lb flywheel and ECB resistance system creating quiet yet challenging workouts. In this recumbent bike review, we take a closer look at the design features that make the Sole LCR stand out. That’s in addition to the … Read more
The Precor RBK 815 Recumbent Bike features in the company’s Experience Series 810 Line, alongside the UBK 815, EFX 815, and AMT 813, amongst others. Being the earliest recumbent bike in the Experience Series and the next bike up from the RBK 615 of the Assurance Series, means that you can enjoy many of the … Read more
Despite the differences in price, the Precor RBK 615 Recumbent Bike from the Assurance Series offers many of the same high quality features as the later RBK 835 model from the Experience series. This includes the low profile step-through design, low level of maintenance, and a ventilated seat back for a cool, cushioned cycling workout. … Read more
The Precor RBK 835 Recumbent bike is the top-of-the-line design in Precor’s Experience series. It features alongside the company’s top models of EFX crosstrainer, AMT, UBK upright bike, treadmill, and climber. In our review we take a closer look at the ergonomic design features, transport options, assembly process, warranty coverage, workout programs, and the P30 … Read more
About the Precor RBK Recumbent Bikes As the recumbent version of Precor’s UBK upright bike collection, the RBK 835, 815, and 615 models have each been designed with the same attention to detail and ergonomic features, but with a reduced impact on your joints. The Knee Over Pedal Spindle (K.O.P.S.) geometry that we saw on … Read more
The LiveStrong LS6.0R Recumbent Bike has been designed to offer a quick, convenient, and low impact way to workout at home, which also provides some much needed lumbar support. In our review we take a look at the overall design – including the upgraded features, customer reviews, ease of assembly, and the LiveTrack Fitness Journal … Read more
With a compact frame design and weight limit that equals that of the Exerpeutic 900XL, the Marcy ME709 Recumbent Mag Cycle is quickly building up its own equally impressive collection of customer reviews. Our review takes a closer look at its design features, console functions, and customer feedback as well as comparing the ME709 to … Read more
The Phoenix 99608 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike has been designed with high quality features for an entry level price. But with two bestselling Exerpeutic recumbent bikes in the same price category, is the 99608 really your best option? This is one of the questions answered by our review. We’ll take a close look at the … Read more
