Precor RBK 815 Commercial Series Recumbent Exercise Bike

Product Review

Enjoy low-impact, non-weight-bearing cardio workouts with the RBK 815 Recumbent Exercise Bike from Precor. Used in fitness centers worldwide, the RBK 815 allows you to step through easily, seating you in a reclining position to take weight off sensitive areas and distribute it over the patented air flex seat for a comfortable ride. Six workout programs and 25 resistance levels are complimented by touch and telemetry heart rate monitoring with Smart Rate. When you enter your age and weight, Smart Rate helps you stay in your fat burn, cardio, or peak target zone for a more efficient and cardio and weight-loss workout.

The custom-designed air flex seat features a ventilated panel and a unique suspension system.

The RBK 815 exercise bike feature a 14-inch step-through design with a low, 4-inch step-over height to make it easier to mount. Console handlebars help with entry and exit, while the riding handle bars provide optional hand and arm positioning and heart rate monitoring. The custom-designed, patent-pending air flex seat features a ventilated panel and a unique suspension system for a cool, cushioned ride. Using one hand, you can easily adjust the seat to any of 11 positions, whether you're on or off the bike.

Designed for Knee Over Pedal Spindle (KOPS) biomechanics, the seat is at an optimal position for more efficient pedaling and reduced shear force on the knee. This places the forward knee directly over the ball of the foot (or pedal spindle) when the pedals are in a horizontal position. Dual-sided pedals allow you to use them with or without the integrated straps. The pedals are extra-wide to comfortably accommodate feet of all sizes and ensure proper pedaling form.

Among the bike's other highlights is an LCD console that offers a clear, familiar layout and displays data such as calories burned, distance traveled, speed, time elapsed, time remaining, and percent complete. A convenient tap control provides an audible click when you press a key. Drink and accessory holders are conveniently located and ideal for portable music players. The bike is also equipped with handy transport wheels.

The RBK 815 sports a two-stage drive system that yields smooth, comfortable, quiet operation with a lower start-up resistance and more consistent resistance progression than typical single-stage drive systems. The three-piece crank tightens positively, reducing the need for periodic adjustments, and the 170-millimeter crank arm accepts any standard road or mountain bike pedal. An easy-to-remove shroud ensures quick access to the belt-drive system for maintenance and servicing without having to remove the pedals or crank.

The bike's steel frame has been treated with a two-step powder coating process for a rust-resistant undercoat and a cosmetic topcoat. Pedal axles and bearings are designed for smooth operation and exceptional durability. The bike measures 67 inches long by 49 inches high by 23 inches wide and weighs 210 pounds.

Manufacturer's Warranty
Precor stands fully behind every piece of fitness equipment they produce. The company has been building equipment to withstand the repetitive rigorous workouts of commercial use for years, so they know quality and durability. Precor is proud of the work they do and the respect they've earned, so they are confident in warranting all residential products and commercial products used in the home for the following periods:

• Lifetime: frame and welds
• 5 years: parts and wear items
• 1 year: labor

Note: While Precor products can be assembled by consumers, the company highly recommends professional assembly and installation of all Precor equipment. Precor will gladly coordinate installation for you, just call toll-free at 1-866-593-5568 or email askprecor@precor.com. An additional installation cost will apply, depending on the piece of equipment you purchase and your location.

About Precor
Established in 1980, Precor sets the standard for quality, innovation, and performance in exercise equipment. The company starts with the belief that machines should move the way people do, not the other way around. Then they design and manufacture fitness equipment that mirrors the natural way your body moves. Precor combines a deep knowledge of biomechanics, extensive engineering experience, real-world observation, and their own passion for fitness to make your workouts more enjoyable, comfortable, and effective. So you can stay motivated, achieve your goals more easily, and reach for new heights of personal fitness.

Precor has distinguished itself as a worldwide industry leader, providing state-of-the-art fitness equipment to health clubs, hotels, spas, fitness centers, and private homes all over the world. The company is proud of their hard-won reputation for producing fitness equipment that's easy for people of all abilities to use and durable enough to withstand years of use. The same experience and commitment to quality that goes into all of their commercial equipment also goes into the creation and manufacture of our home models. So, however far you take your personal fitness, Precor is right there with you every step of the way.

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