Marcy Upright Bike

May 29, 2012 by  
Filed under Exercise Bikes

  • Upright exercise bike with 14-gauge steel tube frame
  • 8 preset resistance levels; adjustable-height seat with vinyl cover
  • Easy-to-read computer tracks speed, distance, time, and calories
  • Counterbalanced pedals with adjustable foot straps; powder-coat finish
  • Foam-covered handlebars; 2-year limited warranty

Product Description
Made from 2″ round, 14 gauge Steel tubing, the Marcy Upright Bike from Impex Fitness features magnetic resistance with eight preset levels of resistance, adjustable seat height for individual user leg lengths, and easy to read computer screen that displays scan, speed, distance, time, odometer and calories burned with a single button touch. Pedal in comfort while seated on the high density foam and durable vinyl covered seat, foam covered handle bars, weighted and … More >>

Marcy Upright Bike

Stamina 4825 Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike

May 25, 2012 by  
Filed under Exercise Bikes

  • Recumbent stationary bike for effective low-impact aerobic exercises in your home
  • Smooth magnetic resistance with dial tension control to set workout intensity
  • Six preset fitness programs with pace guide; includes challenging changing speed targets
  • Pulse sensors built into handrails to easily stay within target heart rate zone
  • Some assembly required; 3-year warranty on frame, 90 days on parts

Product Description
The Stamina Programmable Magnetic 4825 bike with its walk-thru design is easy to get on and off. Its adjustable, padded, molded seat with seatback keeps you in the correct position while you exercise so you get the best workout possible. The InTouch monitor keeps you motivated by tracking workout time, speed, distance, and calories burned. The simple one-button control makes it easy to use and the large LCD display makes it easy to read. Choose from six preset fitne… More >>

Stamina 4825 Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike

Avari Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bike

May 21, 2012 by  
Filed under Exercise Bikes

  • Recumbent Exercise Bike Dimensions: 50in L x 24in W x 33.5in H / Weighs: 59 lbs. / User Weight Capacity: 250 lbs.
  • Adjustable Magnetic Resistance Provides a Smooth and Quiet Workout †Adjust the Intensity and Resistance of Your Workout at Any Time with the Tension Knob
  • Quality Construction and Portable Design: Sturdy Steel Frame, Walk-Thru Design Makes Getting On and Off the Bike Safe and Easy, Oversized Weighted Pedals, Handrails, Leveling Stabilizer Caps, and Rolls for Portability
  • Features InTouch Monitor with Large, Easy-to-Read Numbers: Tracks Time, Speed, Distance, Calories, and Scans with Simple, One-Button Control
  • Oversized and Adjustable Padded Seat Provides Multiple Positions for Comfort and Proper Exercise Form

Product Description
Avari Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bike delivers low – impact results! A great way to get an effective cardiovascular work-out without putting a lot of pressure on joints, especially knees and ankles. It’s called “low impact” and it’s what makes equipment like this Recumbent Bike so effective… it gives you a great calorie-burning workout without all the pounding that jogging or even walking inflicts on your body. Take a ride: Sturdy steel frame with leveling stabili… More >>

Avari Fitness Recumbent Exercise Bike

Aristo CR1 Commercial Recumbent Exercise Bike

May 13, 2012 by  
Filed under Exercise Bikes

  • 7 programs, constant load, weight loss, interval, cv workout, heart rate control, fat burn, rolling hills
  • Each program having 8 class selections that alter the total resistance and can be graphically seen in the workout profile display
  • Workout data is time, heart rate, watts, calories, distance, mets, workout level, speed, and rpm

Product Description
The Aristo CR1 commercial recumbent bike offers the exclusive swing arm design which allows easy access to users of all sizes. When the swing arm is moved to the right, the user has an unobstructed forward view, yet still can easily see and operate the controls. Positions from directly in front of user, all the way to 45 degrees to the right of the user. Seat adjusts from the center of crank arm to front of seat, staring at 16″ to a maximum of 28″. Adjustment is smo… More >>

Aristo CR1 Commercial Recumbent Exercise Bike

Sunny Health & Fitness Magnetic Exercise Bike

May 5, 2012 by  
Filed under Exercise Bikes

  • Quite Magnetic Resistance
  • Adjustable Tension
  • Adjustable seat for maximum user comfort
  • LCD computer function: Scan, Speed , Time, Distance, Calories, ODO, Pulse

Product Description
Excellent for Cardio Vascular exercises. You must use this to exercise with if you want a healthy heart, healthy blood circulation, or strong leg and thigh muscles. Stress free and gently on your back due to the comfortable seat. Exercise watching tv, read a book or listen to music. Due to its magnetic resistance it is quiet and not noisy therefore no worries of bothering others with your exercise noise…. More >>

Sunny Health & Fitness Magnetic Exercise Bike

Nautilus NB3000 Upright Exercise Bike

May 1, 2012 by  
Filed under Exercise Bikes

  • 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
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!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 sy… More >>

Nautilus NB3000 Upright Exercise Bike

Marcy Mini Bike

April 27, 2012 by  
Filed under Exercise Bikes

  • Portable exercise bike with tabletop design
  • Pedal with your arms to tone and define upper body
  • Set on floor and pedal with feet to work lower body
  • Computer tracks your time, reps, total, reps, and calories
  • Manual resistance feature; 2-year limited warranty

Product Description
Looking for a compact, portable and lightweight exercise bike that you can use to tone both your upper and lower body? Look no further than the NS912 from Impex Fitness. While constructed of heavy duty steel, this exercise cycle weighs only 8lbs. Put the cycle on the floor and peddle your way through a lower body workout. Place it on a table top and now your strengthening and toning your upper arms. Keep track of time, reps, total reps, and calories with the on boar… More >>

Marcy Mini Bike

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB921 Magnetic Recumbent Bike

April 15, 2012 by  
Filed under Exercise Bikes

  • Fast and reliable magnetic resistance system
  • Fully adjustable tension, seat, and pedal straps
  • Oversized stabilizers and levelers for a solid workout platform
  • LCD monitor tracks your time, distance, pulse, calories
  • Manual resistance adjustment with 8 levels

Product Description
Fast and reliable magnetic resistance system
Manual resistance adjustment with 8 levels
Convenient step-through design for comfortable and ergonomically correct positioning
Heart rate sensors’ location allows for natural hand positioning
Fully adjustable tension, seat, and pedal straps
Adjustable frame allows you to control distance from your seat to the pedals
Oversize stabilizers and levelers for a solid workout platform… More >>

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB921 Magnetic Recumbent Bike

Quad Bike Safety Tips

April 14, 2012 by  
Filed under Stretching

When making a purchase, be it a 50cc or a 250cc quad bike then you will notice that most of them look and feel as if they are designed for road legal use. When in fact that over 60% of Quad Bike sold in the United Kingdom do not posses any documentation for use on a public highway and should only be used on private land.

Standard maintenance for any quad bike is essential, and we have included below some of the top tips for making sure that you get great service from your machine, be it for road use or just for off road fun.

As follows are the top 5 tips that we would issue to anyone buying a new or used bike or, if you are selling a quad bike then you should point out to the respective buyer that these areas have been recognized in a scheduled service.

1) Before you even consider starting an engine there are two things on a quad bike that you should check, one is the front brake and the other is the rear.

When pulling the lever for the front brake, it should only move towards the handle bar approximately 75% of the distance when not engaged at all. This normally signifies that the cable is not stretched or the brake pads are low.

As with the front brake, this also applies to the rear braking system. Should you have a brake lever on the left hand side of the handle bars then you would expect the same measurements as the front brake, and that is approximately 75% travel towards the handle bars maximum. Some older used quad bikes do have this system, but most of the new quad bikes now have a foot pedal as the rear brake. From pressing the foot lever you foot should not travel any greater than 45 degrees from the point where the pedal is stationary and nothing pressing against it.

2) Before starting the engine on your machine, always check the levels of water, coolant, oil and petrol before you start your journey.

Some machines do not have oil reservoir facility which means that they 2 stroke oil should be mixed in a petrol can prior to putting it in the fuel tank. Anything from a 110cc Quad Bike can also have an engine cooling system, which should be checked prior to moving the bike.

Brake fluids should be checked and a good level should always be maintained in the reservoir. If the level drops below the minimum line then there is a possibility that with all the bouncing around across rough terrain that an air blockage can be created.

3) Ignition switches and kill switches should be checked and double checked. In the unfortunate event of mechanical failure on any quad bike or buggy, you need to be able to kill the engine to stop the bike from running away with it’s passenger. Some Adult Quad Bikes and most Children’s Quad Bikes are fitted with a safety device kill switch which is fastened around the wrist, this in the event of an accident will remove a key from a temporary switch killing the engine.

On Road Legal Quad Bikes and Buggies it has become a legal requirement when putting the a machine through the SVA test that it should have one of these as standard. Unfortunately the UK testing system is not completely clear cut on this subject, so even to this day some centers do not enforce this one point.

4) Once you have completed these very basic checks, the next stage is to make sure the throttle and linkage is free moving both to accelerate and to shut down the engine when slowing down. Some if not all New Quad Bikes will be fitted with a thumb control throttle system. These are standard fitting from the factory, yet even though most people can use them they do get changed for the same twist grip control system that is used on even the most standard of bikes and mini moto.

When you are happy with the operational features of the throttle and brakes, it is time to look at the last important part of the machine, and this is the tires.

5) A Road Legal Quad Bike will come (or should come) with road legal tires. The way to identify the difference between road legal tires and off road tires is a small CE mark or a the British Standards Institute Kite Mark. If neither of these are present then the fitted tires are classed as Off Road Tires and should not be used on a public highway.

Even though it is not written in complete stone, the standard tires that come on most models when imported are accepted, as there is nothing to say that the correct ones would not have been fitted whilst the registration is being processed through a DVLA test center.

Darren Moore has been involved within the motorcycle and quad bike industry for the last 9 years. Through this time he has imported quad bikes and buggies, traded machines to and from dealers to now part owning with his business partners the most comprehensive website the Quad Bike Industry has ever seen.

When looking to buy a Quad BIke or ATV – always consider the issue’s involved with potential fraudulant sellers by only purchasing what you can see. If the seller will not let you see it, then do not proceed with any sale until you have physical proof the machine exists.

Quad Bikes and ATVs can be amazing machines if treated correctly, with many of them being used on the road as well as off road too. For Quad Bike Insurance – please view our insurance pages and follow the recommended companies provided.

Livestrong® LS5.0R Recumbent Bike

April 11, 2012 by  
Filed under Exercise Bikes

  • Recumbent exercise bike with comfortable step-thru frame
  • Exclusive FreeSpin technology eliminates sudden, jarring stops
  • 16 levels of magnetic brake resistance; 9 preprogrammed workouts
  • Easy-to-use contact heart rate grips; 3 LED feedback windows
  • Measures 26 x 46 x 64 inches (W x H x D); 7-year frame warranty

Product Description
A comfortable, accessible workout. The convenient, step-thru frame design of the LS5.0R makes it easily accessible for any user; just step through the frame and sit down. The contoured seat provides greater lumbar support and makes your exercise routine more comfortable for longer rides. Our exclusive FreeSpin™ technology eliminates sudden, jarring stops and prevents undue stress on your joints, allowing you to coast comfortably when you stop pedaling. Progra… More >>

Livestrong® LS5.0R Recumbent Bike

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