\\ An exceptionally valued bike packed with high quality features.\\ The LifeCore 850RB Recumbent Exercise Bike is the perfect choice for an easy to use, high quality, multi-featured home exercise bike. Plus, unlike other bikes this bike seat is fully cushioned and comfortable to last for the long ride. The bike features a duel color LCD display which displays workout details There are 12 chalenging preset programs, 4 heart rate programs and 5 user profiles. Enjoy getting fit with this great bike!
Model: LC850RB
UPC: 894458001364
EAN: 0894458001364
Features / Specifications (Specs)
- Ultra-compact recumbent exercise bike with 42-inch-long frame
- Contact heart rate handlebars; built-in wheels for mobility
- Large dual-color LCD display; infinitely adjustable slide seat track
- 16 levels of magnetic resistance; 12 preset programs
- 300-pound capacity; measures 42 x 42 x 25 inches (W x H x D)
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Should I buy the Lifecore LC-850RB Ultra Compact Recumbent Exercise Bike?
LifeCORE, StarTrac, LifeSpan R3, Nautilus R514
I have no cartilage left in my knees. There are studies that show that repetitive motions like cycling at 70-90 RPM rebuilds the cartilage matrix. So I needed a bike. I don't go to the gym, and figured a membership to the gym around the corner would cost about $100 a month. I figured my budget based on a year of gym memberships - $1200. I wanted to spend less - but that was my price range.
I started at SEARS and found a perfectly acceptable bike there for around $500 and then looked it up online, the Nautilus Recumbent R514 and that looked pretty great. And it was almost 1/3 of what I had to spend. I also looked at the Schwinn 240 which was a bit less expensive and had a cool video game console! That kind of grabbed my attention. LOL
But I wanted a bike that would be professional commercial gym quality, that was silent and that would last for 30 years. And for that, you do have to crank up the pricing. So I dug into the StarTrac and LifeSpan R3. At first I was pretty sure I was going to get the R3. It had tons of great reviews and looked professional and heavy duty. But then I found a very new offering - the compact LifeCORE 850rb. I ordered, it came in a couple of days. Our delivery guys brought the box right into the room where I wanted it, too. It's very heavy.
My husband installed it when I was at work. He said it wasn't too bad but I wasn't here for that. Personally, I am pretty sure I would have had to hire someone to do the assembly because I am pretty lame at doing things like that - so you might want to keep that in mind. You will have to call over your friend the engineer if you get into trouble installing. I think it took my husband about 2 hours - and that was with two little kids running around, grabbing parts, tools, hanging off his neck...
The bike is absolutely SILENT. I can zone out in front of the TV - and it is PERFECT. It is SILENT! That was really important to me. And I'm 6 foot - it accommodates my height and looks like there are a couple of inches to go if you are a few inches taller than that. My five year old is four feet tall and on the lowest seat setting she can use the bike, too. It has a very nice range of seat adjustments and is extremely comfortable. Soon after installation I saw my six year old with his legs crossed on-top of the console - just reclining on the bike like it was a chaise lounge!
The first few minutes I used it I could feel the sweat and felt like I was working! Which was shocking to me, as a long time warrior I never put much faith in exercise bikes for a workout. But believe it! If you are looking for a cardio machine, this one has you covered.
The range of motion is perfect. And the operation is smooth. I have kept it to only 1 or 2 bars for resistance - my reason for using this bike may be different than yours (cartilage building) and I love it.
The company is from San Diego area - you can google them. It is really important to me to support an American made product.
Finally - the bike is SUPER compact and SOOOOOO much better looking than the R3 that I almost ordered. It has two little wheels on the front stabilizers so you can lift the back and wheel it around. It has a tiny thin cord that plugs right into the wall - you don't need a super power source - just regular house electricity will do.
I LOVE IT. I would buy it again if I had to buy one for my mom or dad or for my kids. It is expensive, well made and works perfectly. I am certain my cartilage will rebuild in no time!! ;-)
Excellent, High Quality Product
I looked at several recumbent bikes before settling on this one. It came a couple of days ago and I assembled it yesterday with no problems. All tools required are included with the bike although you might want to use an adjustable wrench on the pedals. I had read several reviews about how quiet the bike is but they understate it. It makes no noise whatsoever. This bike is solid - not like the cheap stuff you find at most sporting goods stores. The seat does not rock like some I have used. The control panel looks great and gives you all the information you would want (just like the ones you use at health clubs). All in all I could not be more pleased with this purchase.
