LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike

by LifeSpan Fitness

Product Features

• The oversized flywheel is 12" in diameter and weighs 24 pounds
• 3 Piece Cranks with self-balancing pedals
• Opti-View Console with 3 LED and Dot Matrix Display
• Oversized seat provides comfort and back support
• Lifetime warranty on frame and brake 3 year parts and 1 year labor

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get fit in your own home with the LifeSpan R3 recumbent exercise bike, which features an advanced multi-position Opti-View display exercise console, multiple training programs, and spring-loaded, pull-out magazine rack. It's perfect for improving your cardiovascular health, strengthening your legs, and training for cyclists during inclement weather. It features a 12-inch flywheel, three-piece crank set, high quality sealed bearings, reinforced Poly-V belt and high quality pedals to transfer your workout energy quietly and smoothly to the flywheel and the oversized magnet carrier that provides frictionless resistance.

The exercise computer includes several training programs, including interval, weight loss, mountain race, target heart rate (read through contact heart rate sensors built into the handlebars), and manual--each with 16 levels of resistance. The LCD is easily readable and the LED panel helps guide you through your workout. You'll enjoy such comfort features as a spine-smart seat design with integrated lumbar support, and easy accessibility to water bottle holder.

Specifications:

• Tension system: Automatic adjustment with 16 levels
• Flywheel Size: 12 inch diameter/19 pounds balanced
• Belt: Reinforced Poly-V Belt
• Pedals: Self Balancing with Easy Adjust Straps
• Cranks: Three-Piece Crank Set
• Dimensions: 42 by 25 by 53 inches
• Weight: 105 pounds
• Maximum user weight: 350 pounds
• Warranty: frame and ECB brake - lifetime; parts - 3 years; labor - 1 year

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 Description

LifeSpan's R3 recumbent bike, featuring a step-thru design for easy access, is widely recognized for its comfort, quietness, sturdiness and ease-of-use for any size user. Its quality construction and product weight will not only support you, but will also provide added security in your home because it is well-balanced and very difficult to tip over. On the LifeSpan R3 you'll enjoy a quiet ride with smooth transitions between resistance levels.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 150 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 150 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.
• ASIN: B000FGZCTI
• Item model number: R3
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,717 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Bike, March 19, 2007

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P. Hopkins - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike (Sports)

I have back problems and had rode a recumbent bike during physical therapy. I was looking for a very sturdy and comfortable bike. This one meets all expectations. It does not move while riding and it is very very quiet. I can easily watch TV while riding. The book holder is great also when reading books or I use it as a paper holder for reading the paper when riding. My husband is around 300 pounds and it supports him very well as well as my children who are like monkies climbing around on it. The back support is very comfortable and it is easy to program. To me this is a great bike. I had looked at Schwins, but they didn't seem near as sturdy. I also like this bike as the bar tilts down from the seat to the front of the bike so it is easy to step over. I highly recommend this bike.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Product, May 25, 2008

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NY Baseball "NY Baseball" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike (Sports)

I researched the internet for two months before deciding on this recumbent bike. I was going to buy a treadmill, then an elliptical - because I am overweight and have had two knee surgeries I needed something that would be easy on the knees and back. Look no further - this product is everything and more for the person with bad knees, bad back and excess weight that needs to be lost in a comfortable and healthy manner. Unfortunately, I ordered it and Amazon then had to cancel as it went out of stock. Then I went to another place and it was cancelled for being out of stock. I called up the company directly to ask about the R2 and was told that they had one R3 left. I got it for 699 including shipping. I received it within 6 days. I put it together in less than an hour and the ride is smooth, quiet and I work up a good sweat - look no further - this is the product you want.

UPDATE:

I'm updating this on August 1, 2008
I started using the bike 2 times a week, then 3 times a week, now I use it every other day and working up to 6 times a week. I started using it for 10 minutes and have now worked my way up to 35 minutes a day. I'm losing weight and inches. (I'm also watching what I eat and drinking lots of water) This bike is worth the money so invest in yourself and buy this one.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST, March 9, 2007

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Jerel Arnold (DAYTON, OHIO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike (Sports)

THIS R3 RECUMBENT I SAY IS THE BEST ON THE MARKET FOR THE MONEY. I AM 350LBS AND I NEEDED STURDY AND DURABILITY. NO ROCKING OR SWAYING OF ANY KIND WHEN I OPERATE THIS BIKE. THE PROGRAMS ARE GREAT, JUST THE MOTIVATION I NEED TO LOSE THE WEIGHT. THIS IS THE SAME STYLE OF BIKE THAT THEY USE IN GYMS AND CLUBS. I HAVE NO WORRIES AT ALL.