1/09/2010

Kettler HKS X1 Exercise Bike Review

Kettler has excellent magnetic resistance technology, and that part is great: you get very adjustable and very quiet bike. But the seat is most uncomfortable, and so are the handles. The computer screen is hard to read. The included pulse sensor that clips to your earlobe works well, but you need to buy a plugin if you want to use a Polar sensor. The computer connections is a serial port, not USB. Documentation for how to use it is very hard to find. I guess I use it, but I'm not happy with it.

Product Description
Get a great cardio workout at home with the precise German-designed Kettler HKS X1 upright exercise bike, which provides silent electro-mechanical resistance from 25 to 400 watts (in 5-watt increments). The LCD computer console displays the following data: time, speed, RPM, distance, calories burned, and heart rate, and it's compatible with optional Polar heart rate monitoring devices. Other features include:
  • Super-comfortable gel-padded seat
  • Saddle adjusts vertically and horizontally along a fixed incline to ensure proper seat-to-pedal leg position
  • Rotating handlebars allow different positions in a range of 360 degrees
  • Automatic setting of pulse rate range for fat combustion and fitness zone as well as percentage display of upper pulse limit
  • Recovery pulse feature provides a fitness rating of 1-6 at the end of the workout
  • PC interface (RS232) for interactive software training and exchangeable pre-set programs via Internet download
  • Transport castors in front and floor levelers in rear
  • Maximum user weight: 285 pounds
  • Dimensions: 41.5 by 21 by 47 inches (LxWxH)

Manufacturer's Warranty
3 year parts and electronics, 1 year labor & lifetime frame

About 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. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.



Click Here to see more reviews about: Kettler HKS X1 Exercise Bike

No comments:

Post a Comment