Nautilus NB3000 Upright Exercise Bike

by Nautilus

Product Features

• Upright exercise bike with ultra-quiet V-Force Plus resistance system
• Commercial-grade Poly-V belt drive delivers near-silent performance
• Displays time, distance, calories, average speed, RPM, and heart rate
• Six preprogrammed workouts, two heart rate control programs, and two custom programs
• Measures 24 x 54 x 42 inches (W x H x D); lifetime warranty on frame

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy a superior cardio workout without leaving the house with the Nautilus NB3000 upright exercise bike. Boasting a frictionless V-Force Plus resistance system and a commercial-grade Poly-V belt drive, the bike is both ultra-smooth and remarkably silent, helping deliver an efficient early-morning workout without waking your spouse in the next room. The NB3000 is equipped with all the essentials for cardio training, including six preprogrammed workouts, two custom programs, two heart rate control programs that automatically adjust the intensity level based on your heart rate target zone (includes touch rate sensors and a wireless heart-rate transmitter belt), and a fitness test.

It's also easy to monitor your progress thanks to the upgraded LED console, which displays your total workout time, distance, calories burned, average speed, RPMs, and heart rate. The NB3000, which measures 24 by 54 by 42 inches (W x H x D) and offers a 350-pound weight capacity, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, 10 years on the parts, and one year on the labor.

Key Features:

• Frictionless V-Force Plus system delivers a wide range of resistance levels and ultra-smooth performance
• Commercial-grade poly-V belt drive provides near-silent operation and maintenance-free performance
• Results mode displays your total workout time, distance, calories burned, average speed, RPM, and heart rate
• Heart rate control programs monitor your heart rate and automatically adjust the intensity level based on your target zone
• Touch rate sensors and a wireless heart-rate transmitter belt are included

Specifications:

• Drive Train: Poly-V belt drive
• Resistance System: Electromagnetic V-force Plus system
• Computer Display Type: High-definition LED
• Power Requirements: None (self generating)
• Workout Levels: 20
• Pre-Programmed Workouts: 6
• Custom Programs: 2
• Fitness Test
• Heart Rate Control Programs
• Heart Rate Monitoring: Contact sensors and wireless telemetry
• Product Dimensions: 42" L x 24" W x 54" H (107cm L x 61cm W x 137cm H)
• Maximum User Weight 350 lb. (159 kg)

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - lifetime, parts - 10 years, labor - 1 year

About 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. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

About Nautilus
Nautilus, Inc. is a pure fitness company that provides the tools and education necessary to help people achieve a fit and healthy lifestyle. With a brand portfolio that includes Nautilus, Bowflex, Schwinn Fitness, StairMaster, and PEARL iZUMi, Nautilus manufactures and markets a complete line of innovative health and fitness products through direct, commercial, specialty retail, retail, and international channels.

Product Description

The NB 3000 offers you the most enhanced features of our upright bikes, including the Results Mode, which gives you statistics such as calories burned and speed. Ride longer and harder with its biomechanically-correct design and comfort features. New and upgraded console!

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 124 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: B000NLX18E
• Item model number: NB3000
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #166,026 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality for a Great Price!!, October 8, 2011

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Evelyn Biava - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nautilus NB3000 Upright Exercise Bike (Sports)

I got this bike for $700 delivered from Global Fitness! When I bought it, I was a little worried that something was wrong with it because it was such a discounted price from retail and other gym quality bike. It turns out, it's just a good deal.

I weigh 230 pounds and and I am an aggressive rider and feel very comfortable and secure compared to most of the home models. I am use to using the Cybex or Life Fitness bike at the gym so I wanted a bike that had the arm rests in a position I could be straight up or lean forward. They do feel different at first but after a few days, I got use to its configuration. The monitor has two displays on the top left and I like how you can let them cycle through each parameter or freeze it on the one you prefer. I also like the heart rate monitor on the bike but it does not come with a heart rate chest strap. It is well constructed and is easy to put together with two people and slightly harder for one. My wife can easily move it on it's front wheels but you do need some space to tilt it and it is not exactly light.

I plan on using this for many years to come so I think it was a great investment. If I could afford a Life Fitnees bike, I would buy it. Since I can't, I got a brand new gym quality bike for a few hundred dollars more than a home version. I highly recommend it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Has Lasted Many Years, September 7, 2011

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Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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We've had our Nautilus NB3000 Upright Exercise Bike for many years now, and are quite pleased with it! Here's a full review of the bike based on our use of it.

First, the bike was very easy to use right out of the box. We set the seat height, hopped on, and began riding! The bike doesn't need any external plugs or wires. It runs based on the power of your pedaling.

You can hit quick-start types of programs and just launch right into it. There are mountain runs, intervals, and other patterns programmed into it. The display is amber and black, so two colors. It lets you show what's coming up and keeps track of your speed, distance, calories burned, and so on.

If you hold onto the hand bars or wear a chest strap then it can read your heart rate as well. I'll note that after a year or two the hand grips stopped working for us. We even followed their instructions to do some simple maintenance on the hand grips, but they just wouldn't activate any more. We don't mind - the chest strap is actually easier to use because it means your hands don't have to be right on the hand rests in the exact right position all the time.

When you're done with your workout there's a cooldown period and the unit scrolls your final stats about how far you went and how many calories you burned in a continuous scroll. So you can get those numbers for your log. However, they're not indefinite. Once you actually stop pedaling, the numbers vanish in a fairly short while. So it's good to have a notebook on the unit to write those down while you're pedaling at the end.

The main flat part of the unit is perfect for laying down an iPad or magazine or Kindle to read. You can also of course aim your bike at a TV and work out while you watch a show. The more you can integrate the bike into your normal daily routine, the more likely you are to use it.

The pedaling is smooth and comfortable, and with the varying difficulty you can have it work well for everyone from the newcomer to the experienced, strong person. You can go for short or long distances. The seat is fairly comfy and there's a water bottle rack right in front of you.

Down sides? The unit is fairly expensive to purchase new (list price is $1900). Also, again, like any piece of equipment, you have to use it to make it worth while. The classic proverb is that an exercise bike or treadmill makes a perfect clothes pile holder because that's what it ends up doing. The key is to make sure your bike does NOT end up under a pile of clothes - that it's used and enjoyed!

Rating: 4/5 only because the hand grips failed, even though as mentioned we really don't use them or miss them.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Good, December 23, 2011

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J. Bryson "lvwheelz" (midwest USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nautilus NB3000 Upright Exercise Bike (Sports)

Was looking for a indoor bike trainer. Got a killer deal on Amazon. Was a little nervous about ordering such a big thing online, but, Amazon's customer service has always been great. Trucking company called and set a date. Box was in good shape. Took me about an hour, working very slowly, to put the bike together. It really was easy. The bike is super quiet and has a lot of nice features. It was extremely well packed and I am very happy with the product, price and service.