You get some great features with this machine including a comfortable seat with good back support, easy-to-read backlit console, iFit card reader (to add more workouts), heart rate monitor, iPod dock with speakers and 30 built-in workouts.
With the commercial grade frame and heavier unit weight it also feels more stable than many of the cheaper bikes out there.
Is it right for you? Here's a quick review to help you decide:
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Price: $799 + Free Shipping
Type: Recumbent
Resistance: 20 Levels
iFit Card Reader
Built In Workouts: 30
Weight Capacity: 350 lbs
IPod Dock with Console Speakers
Warranty: Lifetime Frame Warranty and 1-Year Parts & Labor Warranty.
Strengths:
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1) Commercial Grade Frame
The Nordic Track Commercial VR recumbent bike carries a stronger commercial grade design - you get a heavy-duty steel frame, traction-control pedals, and heavy balanced flywheel for a smooth ride. If you compare it to many other similar priced bikes, it just feels more stable (with a heavier 350 lb user weight capacity) and looks like it was made with higher grade components.
2) iPod Dock With Speakers
Plug in your iPod or MP3 player into the console and listen to your favorite tunes through the speakers. While not an essential feature, it can still make your workouts more enjoyable and fly by much faster.
3) iFit Card Reader
The console on this bike has a slot to fit in iFit cards which let you add even more personal-trainer designed workouts to your bike. Each card (sold separately) has 8 weeks of workouts on it. The voice of a personal trainer - in this case Jillian Michaels from "The Biggest Loser" - coaches you through your workout.
4) 20 One-Touch Resistance Levels
For a challenge choose from 1 of 20 different resistance levels. You just press a button to change the resistance (no cranking a knob to change the resistance). While it's not the most resistance levels a bike can have, it's still very good.
5) 30 Built-In Workouts
These workouts give you even more variety and automatically adjust the resistance of the bike as you go through the workout. The workouts all focus on a goal like - aerobic, weight loss, and performance goals.
6) Hand Grip Heart Rate Monitor
Stay in your target heart rate zone with the hand grip heart rate monitor on the side of your seat.
7) Magazine Holder
While this may seem like a minor plus, surprisingly, we don't see it often on an exercise bike. You can easily store your magazine or books on the magazine holder at the back of the bike. This is a very convenient touch.
Weaknesses:
There's no cup holder on this bike.
Conclusion: Recommended
The Nordic Track Commercial Recumbent Bike offers you a well-built, smooth-riding bike that's built to a higher standard than Nordic Track starter models. You get a commercial grade frame, bright, backlit console, easily adjustable seat with back support and a more stable base.
Plus you can keep yourself challenged with the 30 built-in workouts, iPod dock and iFit card options.
For a video of exactly how the bike works click here.
Where To Buy At A Discount
You can get the sale price on the Nordic Track Commercial VR Recumbent bike direct from the Manufacturer. You can also read the latest user reviews and get Free Shipping to your home, which can save you about $75.
