Lifecore LC-900rb Recumbent Exercise Bike

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Product Features

• Compact recumbent exercise bike perfect for small homes and apartments
• High-tech display shows time, temperature, speed, calories, and more
• 12 preset programs and 4 heart-rate-control programs; 300-pound capacity
• Ergo-Flex Mesh seat with extra-cushioned seat bottom; built-in bottom wheels
• Measures 29.5 x 42 x 44 inches (W x H x D); weighs 108 pounds; 5-year parts warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Featuring the smallest footprint in the industry at 44 inches long, the Lifecore LC-900rb recumbent exercise bike is comfortable and efficient, yet sits discreetly in the corner of the room. As a result, the LC-900rb is perfect for space-restricted basements, dens, apartments, and other locations. The bike is outfitted with such features as a high-tech display that shows the time and temperature along with all the standard workout data, along with a 5-inch pedal diameter that helps reduce joint stress. More significantly, the bike's variety of workout programs--which includes 12 preset programs and four heart-rate-control programs--make it easy to design a custom workout routine. And thanks to the Ergo-Flex Mesh seat and extra-cushioned seat bottom, you'll feel just as comfortable at the end of your workout as you did at the beginning.

Perhaps the bike's most popular feature, however, is the step-through recumbent frame, which makes the bike easy to mount and comfortable to ride. It's perfect for people who suffer from saddle sore on traditional exercise bikes, or who are recovering from injury and find upright bikes too difficult to mount. Other details include contact heart rate sensors, a toggle wheel for easy scrolling and resistance adjustments, a scratch-resistant coating on the shrouds, a low-profile console, built-in transportation wheels for easy mobility, and a capacity of 300 pounds. Powered by your choice of AC adapter or batteries, the Lifecore LC-900rb measures 29.5 by 42 by 44 inches (W x H x D), weighs 108 pounds, and carries a five-year warranty on parts and a one-year warranty on labor.

About Lifecore Fitness
Located in Vista, California, just a few minutes north of San Diego, Lifecore Fitness boasts more than 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. The company founders started out as owner/operators of their own fitness retail stores, and still conduct business the same way they did then, with the consistent goal of impeccable customer service. The management/development team at Lifecore Fitness spent many years on the showroom floor developing relationships with consumers. They listened to people's needs, health and fitness goals, and likes and dislikes about certain products. This gave them incredible insight and experience into the fitness industry, which they still use when developing every Lifecore Fitness product. Lifecore's mission is and always will be to make the highest-quality equipment that's easy to use, durable, and a great value to the customer.

Product Description

The Lifecore 900rb Recumbent Bike combines the highest quality components and the smallest footprint in the industry! Many of the 900rb's features are found on more expensive recumbent bikes, yet the compact design allows for a great workout in virtually any room in the house.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 118 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: B000IY9MYS
• Item model number: LC-900rb
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #84,746 in Sports & Outdoors (See Bestsellers in Sports & Outdoors)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable bike., January 8, 2007

By	K Sumner (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

Well, after months, seriously, months of consideration and trying out various bikes, I finally took the plunge and bought the Lifecore Recumbent bike. My research paid off. What a fantastic little machine, not only does it give a great but oh so important comfortable workout, it ALSO fits perfectly in my family room thanks to its compact but sturdy size. This bike is super quiet, no irratating little noises that cheaper models always have, smooth pedaling, the console is phenomenal and easy to use, the bike is easily moved thanks to the front support bar having two little wheels. The bike is a well made solid piece of equipment. And best of all, I actually enjoy using it, it hasn't become a clothes horse. Go ahead, get one, you won't be dissappointed.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to exercise!, April 9, 2007

By	K. Stewart (Beaverton, Or United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We bought this bike in February, and we love it. Even my 11-year old enjoys working up a sweat on it. It is easy to set up and use, and it's small, moveable, extremely quiet and very comfortable. I have never liked regular/upright exercise bikes as they aren't comfortable for me to ride for very long - this recumbent bike is perfect. I can easily get a good cardio workout in and not feel guilty about watching TV!

The only complaint I have is that the packaging is terrible - the first bike we received was damaged. The box didn't hold up to cross-country shipping. Amazon sent another one after a couple of calls, and sent UPS to pick up the old one. The new one was also damaged, but only slightly. Amazon's price is $200 less than our local fitness store.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First impressions and a couple of day's use, June 22, 2008

By	A. Woronow (Abiquiu, NM) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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My wife and I did considerable internet research before ordering this bike.... Right off--this appears to be an excellent unit. The materials are well manufactured, of durable thickness, and the electrical connectors are well made and not likely to have wires pull out.
It arrived UPS (3 days, despite paying for overnight) with various punctures in the box. Nothing was damaged, but the styrofoam inside was broken and in total chaos--and parts had clearly shifted and some screws had come loose. (Keep the box until everything is together--parts may be in the flaps at the box's bottom.)
Assembly took about 2 hrs and was quite easy. The instructions are well laid-out. Most of the screws are already in the proper holes (unless they have fallen to the bottom of the shipping box) and one need only unscrew them, position the proper part, and replace the screws. Tools are provided. The only real issues are (1) The seat support attaches to the frame with some hex bolts whose heads stick up above the plate. Hence the seat rests on the bolt heads rather than on the plate. If you can find some fine-thread 8M-35 flat screws, probably the problem would be solved--if not, no big deal. (2) The foot straps on the pedals are extremely tight fitting! Using all my strength (I'm over 60yrs) I was just barely able to stretch the straps over the pegs on the pedals. Also, be aware that some of the threads are left-handed.
As for the unit itself, the seat back is mesh and comfortable. The seat is not too comfortable, but passable. The back is not adjustable vertically, but fits me. (The picture on Amazon may not be of the unit that was shipped to me.) As for noise level--there essentially is none. Quiet!
If you want to move the bike, good luck! The manual says to stand in front of the bike and rock it onto its wheels. That movement provides more back exercise than most of us probably need--and it occurs again when lowering the bike! I will probably rig a strap (from a suitcase) around the back support to lift it with my legs and shoulders rather than awkwardly with my back.
The computer buttons feel chintzy. But they are not used that often and probably will suffice.
A nice feature is the pulse-buttons on both hand grips.

Over all, would I buy it again? Definitely "Yes." I've tried to highly the problems so that your expectations will be reasonable. I like the overall quality and functionality. It's noticeably superior to what we've generally come to expect in this "modern" era of manufacturing.