Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer

by Spirit Fitness

Product Features

• Professional gym-quality recumbent exercise bike for the home
• Smooth, quiet eddy current system with 20 levels of resistance and up to 750 watts
• Large multi-colored LED console; 10 programs including 2 heart rate
• Integrated cooling fan, oversized foot pedals, mesh seat back
• Measures 51 x 26 x 48 inches; 300 pound maximum capacity

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get an energizing cardiovascular workout in your own home with the professional gym-quality Spirit XR425 recumbent exercise bike. The smooth natural motion is provided by a whisper quiet eddy current system that can achieve up to 120 RPM and 750 watts of power. The combination of a heavy flywheel (24 pounds) and high gear ratio results in an extremely smooth feel with plenty of resistance (20 levels) at the top end for a challenging workout.

The custom oversized foot pedals have a durable foam cushioning for a comfortable workout. These unique pedals were designed in collaboratino with a leading exercise physiologist to provide the most comfortable ride available. The Q-factor, or distance between the left and right pedals, is the smalles in the industry, resulting in better alignment from the feet to the hips to help reduce stress on your joints. The wide seat is supplemented with a mesh seat back.

The easy-to-use electronic console includes quick start and one-button programming features along with a built-in fan to keep you cool. The large 8 x 20, multi-colored LED console has a 12-character message window, heart rate percentage graph, and display windows for time, distance, calories/weight, speed/RPM, level, watts, laps, and heart rate. It includes 10 programs.

The Spirit XR425's console.

Specifications:

• Resistance mechanism: Eddy current
• Speed: 0 to 120 RPM
• Wattage: 0 to 750
• Resistance levels: 20
• Flywheel size: 24 pounds
• Seat: Mesh back
• Hand grip pulse: Yes
• HR control: Yes
• HR autopilot: No
• Programs: 6 standard, 2 user defined, 2 heart rate
• Integrated fan: Yes
• Water bottle holders: Yes
• Dimensions: 51 x 26 x 48 inches
• Maximum weight capacity: 300 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime on frame and brake, 5 years on parts and electronics, 1 year on labor

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: 51 x 26 x 48 inches ; 124 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 157 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: B0015V675A
• Item model number: XR425
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,979 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Bike!, April 5, 2009

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THOMAS R. BYRNE "trbyrne" (Marion, IA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer (Sports)

This is a high quality recumbent bike. It's one step below the ones at the gym. It's very stable once assembled and has a great variety of programs. I give it 4 stars only because the heartbeat indicator is not very accurate - it tends to read low, but it's not worth the trouble to get this feature fixed. Keep in mind this is a VERY heavy item - over 100 lbs; I was able to get the main unit downstairs by myself once I unpacked it on my driveway, but if you have any doubts about your abilities to move it, get some help. Once in place, it's easy to assemble with hand tools. Basic tools are included, but using a metric ratchet and screwdriver works better. You have to attach the seat, the seat back, pedals, handlebars, stabilizer bars, and head unit.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm getting daily exercise!, July 23, 2009

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Anita (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer (Sports)

I am a 56-year old, 5'10", 280-pound woman in need of exercise. I purchased this bike based on Consumer Reports' recommendation. It's not the exact bike they tested (that one costs $1200); this one has a web back rest but that's the only difference I can see.

I was able to unpack and put this bike together myself. Hint: Just cut the straps off the box and lift the top off to access the bike. All the parts and tools are included and the instructions are clear.

One strong recommendation I'd make (and I don't know why Spirit doesn't change their instructions!): Attach the seat handlebars BEFORE attaching the backrest. Otherwise, you don't have enough clearance to put the handlebar bolts in as directed. I had to put them in backwards, which has the sharp end of the bolts up against the backrest fabric.

I've been riding this bike every day for the three week's I've had it and absolutely love it. It's well-built, completely quiet, and everything I was looking for. The seat is very comfortable (I put a heavy towel over the seat and backrest because I didn't like the way the mesh back felt). The pedals and straps secure my feet/shoes in place so I never have to adjust my foot placement at all.

If you are looking for an excellent quality home exercise bike, don't hesitate to purchase this one.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for work out with permanent knee injury, July 15, 2009

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Shar - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer (Sports)

The bike arrived packaged well. It took a few hours for one person to assemble. Directions for assembly were easy to follow. One screw under the seat would not go in, due to pre-drilled hole placement not lining up. Difficult to adjust the seat for proper and comfortable seat position for rider 5' 2" need to use a pillow for proper and comfortable seat support. While riding, the seat slides out of position and jumps forward suddenly. Water bottle falls out of holder while riding. Taller riders 5' 8" tend to hit their knees on the middle console while riding. The fan is useless, does not move enough air to make any impact on the rider; it at least can be turned off. There is no button to turn the bike console off when not in use; forced to unplug the bike when not in use each time or waste electricity. Heart rate monitor both on the handles and the chest strap heart rate monitor provide inaccurate readings. We selected this model based on Consumer reports evaluation, sad to say they got it wrong in this case. Advise to search for alternate recumbent exercise bike, skip this one.