Proform 315 CSX Recumbent Bike

by ProForm

• Recumbent exercise bike with silent magnetic resistance system
• 16 digital resistance levels; 20 built-in personal trainer workouts
• Grafixx display tracks your speed, time, distance, calories, and pulse
• Adjustable nonslip handlebars; oversized seat with lumbar support
• Intermix Acoustics 2.0 sound system; 300-pound weight capacity

Product Description

Get the ultimate in comfort and convenience with the ProForm 315 CSX Exercise Bike. With digital resistance, you can quickly adjust your workout intensity to meet your fitness goals. Adjustable, non-slip handlebars help you find the perfect fit. And, with iFit Live Technology compatibility, you can work out around the world with Google Maps, train with Jillian Michaels and get a personalized workout program downloaded every day - right to the bike’s console!

The ProForm 315 CSX Recumbent Bike	315 CSX Console Detail with Grafixx Display

 

Adjustable Seat for a Comfortable Ride

Features and Specifications:

• Recumbent Frame:  Engineered for comfort, this bike is designed with a recumbent-style frame that is easier to get on and off than a traditional bike frame.
• Grafixx Display:  This attractive display can either show multiple information fields for more at-a-glance information, or show a single display for on-the-fly goal training. Track your speed, time, distance, calories and pulse.
  
• 16 Digital Resistance Levels:  For increased calorie burn and higher workout intensity, quickly adjust your resistance level
  
• Adjustable, Non-Slip Handlebars:  Ergonomically designed for comfort, the non-slip handlebars cut down on fatigue so you can ride longer. Plus, adjust your angle to find your perfect fit.
  
• 20 Personal Trainer Workouts:  Burn fat, lose weight and stay motivated with Personal Trainer Workouts. Choose between aerobic, weight-loss or performance workouts and you’ll be on your way to results.
  
• SMR Silent Magnetic Resistance:  This smooth, frictionless resistance system allows you to adjust your workout intensity without interrupting your workout.
• Adjustable, Oversized Seat with Lumbar Support:  This adjustable seat is bigger and cushier than most to guarantee you not only have a productive workout, but a comfortable ride.
  
• Dual-Grip EKG Heart Rate Monitor:  Make the most out of every workout by monitoring your heart rate with these built-in handlebar sensors. They will ensure you are in the right training zone for your goals. 
  
• Power Output Indicator:  This bike features a direct power (watts) measurement sensor. This console measures the load the rider drives into the system for an accurate reading.
  
• Intermix Acoustics 2.0 Sound System:  Enjoy your favorite media with this built-in sound system that produces a broad range of frequencies and rich, equalized sound.
  
• Compatible Music Port for iPod:  Rock your workout to your favorite music.
• 300 lb. Weight Capacity:  The ProForm 315 CSX accommodates up to 300 lbs.
• Warranty:  5-Year Frame Warranty and a 90-Day Parts & Labor Warranty.
  

Pedals with Toe Strap	Built-in Heart Rate Monitor

iFit Live Technology Built-In Workouts Powered by Google Maps

Across the street or around the world—you draw it and iFit Live Technology turns it into a workout! Powered by Google Maps, workouts recreate the route, automatically adjusting the incline to match the terrain. The 315 CSX Exercise Bike does what the street does! Choose a pre-drawn workout or draw a map anywhere in the world. Watch your progress on a Google Maps satellite, map or street view. Plus, compete against other iFit Live community members; race and compare your time with people from around the world.

Jillian Michaels, America’s Toughest Trainer

Lose weight with America’s Toughest Trainer, Jillian Michaels. The ultimate motivation, Jillian’s voice coaches you through your unique weight-loss program to help you burn calories, slim down and reach your goals! A new workout is automatically downloaded every day to the 315 CSX Exercise Bike. Each workout in your personalized 8-week program is progressive from start to finish and automatically controls your speed and incline to maximize your results!

Track and Share Results

Track your nutrition, weight goals, event training and other activities on iFit.com. Your workout results from any map, Jillian Michaels or manual workout are automatically uploaded in real time to your personal profile. Plus, for extra motivation, you can share your workout and interact with your Facebook friends.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 114 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 119 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B0068FVMR6
• Item model number: PFEX73911
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,008 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #19 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Cardio Training > Exercise Bikes

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 66 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Profoem 315 CX Bike - great product March 10, 2012

By Bruce Bogardus

Amazon Verified Purchase

Delivery was very quick. The seat goes way up to the front, so a shorter person can find a comfortable position. (It also goes way back, so a tall person will ride comfortably, also.) I find that I usually am holding on to the handles next to the seat as that is where the heart rate monitor contacts are. The seat feels good on the back - good lumbar support. And it is nicely padded. I can plug in my iPod (or any mp3 player) and it has speakers in the console. Much better than wearing headphones! It has volume controls on the display panel. It is quite heavy, but has little wheels in the front so you can pick up the rear and wheel it around. The UPS guy was happy that he did not have to negotiate any steps to get the big, heavy box inside - I put the bike in my attached garage. So far I have no complaints at all and enjoyed my first ride. It took about 2 hours to assemble, and they give you all the hardware and tools - 4 Allen wrenches - that you need to assemble it. The only thing they do not supply is an adjustable wrench to tighten the pedals. It seems to be very sturdy and steady. I don't think I could tip it over if I tried. The display is large enough to read without glasses, and the controls are large enough to see easily. The display uses 110v, rather than batteries. It comes with a power pack - actually a battery eliminator. They say to unplug it when not in use. That seems to be my only complaint, and it is a very, very minor inconvenience. All-in-all, a great product.

55 of 59 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Design Flaw May 28, 2012

By Thomas Kewitt

Amazon Verified Purchase

Before purchasing this excercise bike I read alot of the reviews of bikes in this price range and the Proform really had the most positive reviews of any bike in the near $400 range. After using the bike several times I am really surprised that no one pointed out this major design flaw. The pedals are placed too close to the center console. My shoes and legs are constantly coming in to contact with the center console. I don't see a real easy fix to this problem unless I am missing something. Oh and don't think I'm 350 plus pounds and have tree trunks for legs. 5'11" 205 pounds, and pretty average legs. I have used quite a few recumbant bikes at health clubs and I have never encountered this problem.

Well since I can't disassemble it and box it back up I guess I will just have to deal with the annoyance of constantly hitting the center console during work outs.

I am wishing I went with the Schwin which was my second choice. Like I said I am really surprised no one else has enountered this with all the postive reviews out there.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Machine March 11, 2012

By CW2610

Just bought this machine. Easy to assemble, and easy to use. Very good value and provides a solid workout regime. Very nice and smooth action, comfortable seat and easy to use computer.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not working after a month! October 28, 2012

By J. Shi

Amazon Verified Purchase

We bought this a month ago and it arrived in five days. We spent about 2 hours to assemble it, which is fine. However, once it is connected to the power, the bike made a lot of noise and we cannot peddle the wheel. It completely stuck. We called Proform and the rep thought that the motor was broken. She ordered the parts and and told me that I can call their contractor Goconfigure to get a technician to fix it once I get the part. It took a week to get the part and another 3 days for the tech to come. The technician spent a hour or two put in the new motor and the same thing happen again! After another hour calling his center, he told me the console may have a shot circuit which causing the motor to burn. He told me he will order a new console and a new motor and I still need to call them once parts are here. 10 days after that, I received nothing and called Proform. They told me the parts were ordered two days ago and I will receive them in 2 weeks! It has been more than a month since I ordered this bike and it never worked for a second! Who knows how much longer I have to wait.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Solid Bike, Some Issues & Service not so good February 15, 2013

By Stephen Ashley VINE™ VOICE

From my wife Sarah: I had an old Proform recumbent bike that broke. I was really happy with it for many years. My back was comfortable on it, and it worked well for me. The first level of pedal resistance was very low, which was great for my knees. The chair felt good on my lower back, and the seat was tall enough to support my upper back. The seat back was straight up and down, so that my neck and back were straight, and not leaning backwards which most bikes have. This was comfortable for me. I have rather severe back, neck and knee issues, so these things are really important for me.

I had to replace my old Proform quickly, so I tried every bike on the floor at Sears, Sports Authority, Dick's, and even in some specialty exercise equipment stores. Nothing came close to the comfort of the Proform I had, not even the newer Proforms. After exhausting every option, I finally decided to buy another Proform anyway, since it gave me the least discomfort of any of the bikes I tried, and seemed more sturdy than most in that price range.

This bike was not available in any of the stores to try. The Proform bikes that the retail stores were carrying had so many terrible reviews on Amazon that I decided to take a chance and buy this bike, site unseen, because the reviews on Amazon were better.

Here are the pros and cons of this bike:

Pros:

- It's very sturdy and seems well built.

- The seat back and bottom are padded, and wide enough to provide support. I strongly dislike the seats that look like regular bike seats because they're quite uncomfortable and non-supportive. This seat is shaped like a regular chair seat, which I find more comfortable.

- The control panel is easy to understand and use.... I like that you can choose what you want displayed as you work out. You can see everything at once, and continually if you prefer, including speed, time, distance, calories and pulse.

- Some people will like the 20 pre-programmed trainer workout rides. Personally I don't use them because I can't use higher than level 1 resistance. There are 16 resistance levels which is great if you can use them.

- The heart rate monitor is on the handle bar grips found by the outside of your thighs at your sides. I find the placement of those bars comfortable. You also have the option of holding on to the handle bars in front of you, on the sides of the monitor.

- Personally I don't make use of the sound system and iFit Live technology, but some people will really enjoy that.

- It's very quiet and the pedals are smooth.

- Another reviewer mentioned that the pedals are too close to the center console. In fact I found the opposite, so I think it depends on your body. I'm a female, five feet five inches, and I feel like I could use the pedals even slightly closer to the console, but it's reasonably comfortable where they're placed.

Cons:

- Putting it together was a nightmare. My husband did it, and it was really difficult and frustrating for him. He's done a lot of this type of thing over the years, and it took over two hours. The brochure says it's friendly and easy. NOT.

- Service is HORRIBLE. When I was trying to get some questions answered prior to buying, I got tossed from person to person, and each time they knew absolutely no more than what they read from the manual. I never got my question answered, so I realized I had to make a decision without that info. After the bike came, I had a question and had to call. I had to wait on the phone for over an hour to speak with someone. The person was nice once I got him, but the wait was just wrong.

- The bike came with a couple of cracked pieces. Luckily they don't impact the function or appearance of the bike, so we just left them. To have to take apart the bike and add new pieces would be much too difficult.

- The heart rate monitor doesn't seem to be functioning properly. I'll have to call again and get that fixed. I'm not looking forward to having to deal with their customer service process.

- The bike isn't as comfortable as the old one I had. The seat leans back slightly, which hurts my neck. It probably won't be an issue for most people though. The seat bottom is angled slightly in a strange way. I found that using a wedge seat cushion on it helps. Most people won't have this issue either. Also the level 1 resistance is stronger than my old Proform, so my knees get more sore.

- The bike has wheels on the front base, and the ads show a women easily picking it up and moving it. It's heavy and awkward, and my husband found it challenging to use the wheels to get it where he wanted it to. He ultimately moved it without using the wheels.

Bottom Line: Normally I have a definite opinion on whether I recommend something or not. I think it will depend on what's important to you. So far, despite the challenges, I still think this was a solid bike for the price with some nice features, but you need to know that you may have some challenges with it, and that service will be less than stellar. Read more ›