Lifecore LC-800RB Recumbent Exercise Bike Review

About me:
Former athlete who's busy and hates to work out.I like to snowboard and wakeboard and needed something to improve leg strength.
Also, I'm closing in on 50 and in need of an efficient method for improving cardio.
Very reluctant to plunk down major cash for a clothes hanger.
Can't stand treadmills and I don't like riding a bicycle.
Suffer from light ankle and knee issues that compelled me to find a low-impact solution.
I'm 6'4" 225 lbs now...I was 6'4" 190 lbs in college.

+'s
Solid construction and easy to put together - just a half dozen things that need to be installed - good directions and decent quality parts.

Intuitive interface and easy to understand programs.Cardio analysis seems decent - good enough but not as good as the mayo clinic. Resistance levels seem to be adequate - the first level was actually a bit stiffer than I would have guessed the first time I sat down...it's crazy easy now after two weeks of riding.

I can multi-task while working out!I can read, play guitar, listen to music - a bit of a revelation for me.Can't do that on a track or a treadmill.

Prior to shopping for a bike I had never uttered the word recumbent. My first instinct was to buy an upright - seemed normal to me.After some research tho I eventually leaned toward the recumbent and this one in particular - it's actually at about a 30 degree angle - not horizontal - so it's easy on the back and puts you in a position to multi-task!

Very quiet and small footprint.

Amazon delivery efficient and timely as usual.

-'s
haven't come across one yet but if you're taller than 6'4" you'll need to build a back seat - I'm all the way back and it's just right.


Product Description
Built using the same compact 44-inch frame as LifeCore's award-winning 900RB and 1000RB bikes, the LC-800RB recumbent exercise bike is comfortable and sturdy, yet takes up far less space than many competing recumbent bikes. As a result, the LC-800RB is perfect for space-restricted basements, dens, and other locations. The bike is outfitted with such features as an ultra-reliable motorized resistance system that creates a smooth, comfortable pedaling performance, along with a 5-inch pedal diameter that helps reduce joint stress. More significantly, the bike's variety of workout programs--which includes 12 preset programs, four heart-rate-control programs, and 16 levels of magnetic resistance--make it easy to design a custom exercise routine. And it's easy to track your progress thanks to the large LED display, which shows your time, distance, speed, calories, and pulse.

The bike's large LED display shows time, distance, speed, and more.Perhaps the bike's most popular feature, however, is the step-through recumbent frame, which makes the bike easy to mount and comfortable to ride. It's perfect for people who suffer from saddle sore on traditional exercise bikes, or who want to protect their knees from repeated pounding. Other details include contact heart rate sensors on the grips, an infinitely adjustable sliding seat track, a Poly-V flexonic drive belt guaranteed never to stretch, built-in wheels for added mobility, and a weight capacity of 300 pounds. Powered completely by batteries, the LC-800RB measures 24 by 42 by 44 inches (W x H x D), weighs 108 pounds, and carries a two-year warranty on parts and a 90-day warranty on labor.

The compact frame is ideal for smaller homes.About LifeCore Fitness
Located just north of San Diego in Vista, California, LifeCore is committed to making high-quality fitness equipment that's easy to use, durable, and offers great value to the consumer. The company's founders got their start as owner/operators of a chain of fitness retail stores in the early '90s, giving them unique insight into the challenges faced by retailers and consumers. Now, after nearly two decades in the business, LifeCore meets the expectations of its customers by offering sturdy construction methods backed by a long warranty and a superior customer service department. By listening to people's needs, comments, and suggestions, the company helps customers meet their ultimate health and fitness goals.

About Recumbent Exercise Bikes
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don't take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out.

The term recumbent literally means "lying down." Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

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