Edge 284 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike

by Edge

Product Features

• Convenient seat adjusts to accommodate multiple user heights
• Recumbent cycling position provides comfort and increased circulation
• Sturdy tubular steel frame goes the distance
• Built-in hand pulse sensors for immediate heart rate reading
• Front rollers allow for easy portability

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sit back and enjoy a vigorous workout in your own home with the Edge 284 recumbent exercise bike, which features eight levels of magnetic resistance. The LCD readout on the fitness computer keeps you in tune with your workout by tracking time, speed, distance, and approximate calories burned. It also offers built-in hand pulse sensors for an immediate heart rate reading to help maintain your target heart rate zone to maximize your calorie burn. Other features include a sturdy tubular steel frame, adjustable seat, pedal straps, and front rollers for easy transport.

Key Specifications:

• Friction-free magnetic resistance for a smooth ride
• Eight levels of resistance for workout variety
• Built-in hand pulse sensors for heart rate monitoring
• Adjustable seat for multiple users
• Maximum user weight: 250 pounds
• Dimensions: 45.25 x 25 x 42.5 inches (L x W x H)
• Weight: 71 pounds

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.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 45.2 x 25 x 42.5 inches ; 71 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 82 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000JG9SY4
• Item model number: EXB00284
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #390,803 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Happy, January 25, 2007

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Jason J. Nadon (Chelsea, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Edge 284 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

I was very excited to order this bike. As I started to put it together I noticed that some of the prepackaged parts for assembly were missing! I still attempted assembly and noticed that pre-drilled holes weren't even close to being inline with the display! The largest drawback and thing that upset me was that I didn't pay close enough attention when purchasing this - it is DOES NOT allow for adjustment from seat to pedals. I'm 6'3" tall, and not being able to adjust for my height makes this completely unusable.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best values on the market, January 11, 2007

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ps3seeker - See all my reviews

This review is from: Edge 284 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

I am not sure what some others are complaining about. The cpu is fairly easy to use and calculates just about anything you could want, in fact it is larger and more advanced than any bike I have seen in this price range, which makes it a great buy. The heartrate monitor also works better than many treadmills I have owned in the past.

Other than that, there is nothing too noteworthy about the bike, but it certainly gets the job done. Plenty of programs and enough tension for even more advanced riders.

The workmanship is not spectactular in some places, some of the parts are welded together in a rough fashion, but I have used it for several months and it still seems sturdy and fairly well built.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD product-good price, December 31, 2006

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Michelle D. Lee "Fitness Freak" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Edge 284 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

I searched around for a good recumbent bike to use here at home when I couldn't make it to the gym. I found this one here on Amazon and took the free shipping offer. It arrived within ten days and today my husband put it together. From the time he opened the box and I tried it out it took less than one hour. He took a coffee break during that time. The instructions were easy to follow---it came with all the tools needed for assembly. The only minor problem is that one of the support feet was bent, probably during shipping. But he used a wrench and bent it back into place to seat the screws properly. This bike is relatively quiet and on my first usage I worked up a good sweat and got my heart rate into the fat burning zone. It was a good one hour work out and I will be using it daily. If today's workout is any judge...I would recommend this recumbent bike to anyone looking for a modestly priced home bike.