Working out on a recumbent bike is not only gentler on your joints than other cardio machines, such as a treadmill, but it is also more comfortable for many users because you sit in a semi-reclined position. Recumbent bikes take up more floor space than an upright bike, but you can find compact recumbent bikes less than 45 inches long.
Significance
If you have limited floor space for your home gym, a compact recumbent bike provides you with a low-impact, comfortable workout without taking up much room. Most recumbent exercise bikes are between 52 and 65 inches long. Upright bikes are typically between 35 and 50 inches long. But these compact recumbent bikes are all less than 44 inches long. A compact recumbent bike may feel cramped if you are a tall user.
LifeCore 850RBs
LifeCore makes several recumbent bikes that are 44 inches or less in length. The 850RBs is the smallest recumbent bike in the LifeCore line. It is 42 inches long, 25 inches wide and 41 inches tall. The machine weighs 108 pounds and can handle user loads up to 300 pounds. The 850RBs has 16 levels of pedal resistance and a 21-pound flywheel. The seat adjusts horizontally and the back pad adjusts vertically. The console offers 12 preset workout programs.
LifeCore 1050 RBs
The LifeCore 1050RBs is a little longer than the 850RBs, but still compact for a recumbent bike. It is 44 inches long, 28 inches wide, 41 inches long and weighs 122 pounds. The 1050RBs has a 24-pound flywheel and a maximum user weight of 300 pounds. It offers 16 levels of resistance, 12 preset programs and four heart-rate control programs. The back pad adjusts vertically and tilts to three different positions.
Marcy Recumbent Bike
The Marcy recumbent bike is 43.5 inches long, 27 inches wide and 38.25 inches tall. It weighs 75 pounds and has a maximum user weight capacity of 300 pounds. The Marcy recumbent bike has a step-through design -- you don't have to step over the frame to get on the bike. The seat adjusts horizontally and the back pad adjusts vertically. It has eight pedal-resistance levels, which you adjust with a manual tension knob.
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