Fitnex R50-S Recumbent Exercise Bike | 
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| Brand: Fitnex
Category: Sports
List Price: $899.00
Buy New: $575.00
You Save: $324.00 (36%)
(as of 7/30/10 05:12 PDT - Details)
New (8) from $575.00
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 111983
Shipping Weight (lbs): 138
Dimensions (in): 65 x 26 x 47
MPN: R50-S
Model: R50-S
UPC: 698992492516
EAN: 0858907001237
ASIN: B000VJUWN0
Release Date: July 10, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Features:
| • | Recumbent exercise bike with exclusive swing arm design | | • | Arm swings right for easy entry and exit; works in either position | | • | Dot matrix and LED displays track speed, rpm, distance, calories, and more | | • | Manual, interval, rolling, weight loss, racing, and heart rate control programs | | • | 16 magnetic resistance levels; measures 64 inches long by 26 inches wide |
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Product Description
The compact Fitnex R50-S Exercise Bike provides a remarkably comfortable and effective, low-impact aerobic workout. Stationary cycling offers cardiovascular and strength-building exercise that increases your metabolism for more efficient calorie and fat burning. By working in the semi-reclined position, you strengthen and tone the muscles in your hips, thighs and buttocks while protecting your lower back! The comfortable R50-S delivers a powerful 16 levels of Magnetic Arc Distancing Resistance so you can modify your workout intensity as you train. With 6 built-in workout programs, you can target different fitness goals with every session. Challenging pre-set workout programs such as interval, weight loss, racing and rolling ensure comprehensive strength and aerobic conditioning no matter your fitness level! The heart rate control program works you toward and keeps you at a specific, monitored pulse for maximum cardiovascular benefit. Vary your exercise routine and maximize your fitness potential by working on different settings each time. The large, easy-to-read dot matrix and LED console displays your time, speed, distance, calories burned, program level, heart rate and more so you always know exactly where you are in your workout. Monitor your readings to work toward your individual fitness goals. This recumbent bike features an exclusive swing arm design that permits easy entry and exit. Ideal for users with stiff joints or back pain, the Fitnex R50-S provides easier access, smoother motion and an unobstructed forward view so you can watch television as you exercise. Other excellent features include contact heart rate grips for accurate readings and weighted pedals with straps for more secure use. The compact footprint and innovative features make the Fitnex R50-S Recumbent Bike a convenient and effective addition to any home gym.
Amazon.com Product Description
Get fit without straining your back or suffering from saddle sore with the Fitnex R50-S recumbent exercise bike. A bike that looks as good as it works, the R50-S is remarkably easy to use, with an exclusive swing-arm design that allows for quick entry and exit. The swing arm is attached to the information console, which includes dot matrix and LED displays that track the watts, speed, average speed, rpm, distance, calories, heart rate, program level, and time. Should you want to view and operate the console in the traditional position, simply swing the arm back to the starting point once you sit down and you're set. However, you can also keep the swing arm on your right side, giving you an unobstructed forward view--a handy option should you want to watch TV while riding. The R50-S offers a challenge for both beginning and advanced riders, with 16 magnetic resistance levels controlled by a Servo motor. And riders can choose from among six different programs--manual, interval, rolling, weight loss, racing, and heart rate control--to vary their workout routines. Other details include contact heart rate grips, 50 to 250 watts of resistance, and a compact footprint that measures 64 inches long by 26 inches wide.  | | The console allows you to track the watts, speed, average speed, rpm, distance, calories, heart rate, program level, and time while exercising. |
Key Features: - Console: Two windows, dot matrix and LED
- Console Feedback: Load, watts, speed, average speed, RPM, distance, calories burned, heart rate, program level, time
- Resistance Control: Servo motor adjustment
- Resistance Range: 16 levels
- Resistance Watts: 50 to 250 watts
- Power Requirement: DC 7.5 volt / 1 amp, supplied by 115 VAC transformer
- Footprint: 64 inches long x 26 inches wide
- Programs: Manual, interval, rolling, weight loss, racing, and heart rate control
- Contact heart rate grips
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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| Customer Reviews:
 great indoor exercise option May 24, 2008
fitness fanatic (Bridgewater, MA USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
great bike. nice, big comfy seat. good variety of programs. love the swivel arm, so I don't have to stare at the display. easy to use programs. simple seat adjustment.
Great product February 25, 2009
D. Claxton (Upstate NY, USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
We bought this bike because my husband was in a car accident and needs to be able to do more at home to aid in his recovery. We tried out several different models in stores, to know what we liked and didn't like about them.
This bike arrived about 2 weeks ago and has been used every single day since. It is sturdy, stable, works smoothly, quiet operation. I love that the display moves to the side to allow TV watching while cycling. Our 9 year old and I have also used the bike and found it is easy to get a custom fit.
My husband's only complaint was that the instructions to put it together were not clear. But he was bored and needed something to do anyway. :) He had it all together and working in less than 2 hours.
Very pleased with the bike, and with the transaction. Thank you!
Solid and Quiet January 16, 2010
D. HANLEY (New York)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Receipt -I ordered this bike from Amazon last weekend and it was delivered yesterday (Friday). It was boxed on a crate which the freight company delivered to my garage. The box was in very good condition with no external damage. I opened the box and everything was well packaged. I took all the pieces (2 boxes, seat and back cushions, and another 5 or so large pieces) to my basement, without any real trouble. I opened the one box with all fasteners and instructions. The instructions are about 9 pages of front and back loose leaf paper. There is no narrative with the instructions, just pictures, which is very well laid out. Each picture shows two to four fastening requirements. There is no order that needs to be followed within each page, but follow the page order. Just make sure you connect all the electrical connections before you fasten the frame pieces together. On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being impossible to assemble) I would rate the assembly a 3 or less. This unit was probably one of the easier things I have assembled in a long time especially without any narrative instructions on how to do so.
Operation - I have used the unit twice since assembly. The unit is very quiet, virtually nonexistent noise. The swing arm is a HUGE plus to be out of the way if wanting to watch TV. The bike is very solid.
Comfort - I wish the seat was a little more comfortable, but I can easily live with that.
Recommendation - I order a lot of things through Amazon and have never had an issue. I would highly recommend purchasing this bike and ordering it through Amazon as my experience was first class.
PS - I am not easy to please as I have high expectations when I purchase things.
great choice June 3, 2010
Mike W
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After lots of research, I selected the Fitnex R50-S. We are very pleased with it. It is very solidly built - and heavy. The display and controls are easy to use. The seating position works well for both me and my wife - I have some prostate issues. Since there are two of us using it, one of the clinchers between this and another good one was the lever-only lock for moving the seat forward and back (which works well). Several others have a hole to hit when you move the seat which I judged to be fairly inconvenient. The strongest competitors as far as I could tell were the Daimondback Fitness 500Sr and the Horizon Fitness RC-30, both of which are less expensive. I did not look at more expensive ones.
It was shipped quickly from Farmer's Branch, TX to Maine. No problems.
This type of exercizer (recumbent bike) is feeling very good. Better movement and less stress on knees than jogging, running, or even walking. I am 66 and play softball, and the first game I played after getting this exercise bike I noticed a significant difference - I could run faster, easier.
 No Delivery December 16, 2009
KMB
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I don't think that Amazon actually ever ships this bike. Been waiting over two weeks for the bike to at least ship. The item is still listed as "in stock". How can it take three weeks to ship something that is in stock.
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