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Livestrong R1x Commercial Recumbent Bike Review
The Livestrong R1x Exercise Bike is Livestrong's commercial grade recumbent exercise bike. The Livestrong by Matrix products are usually sold in the fitness club environment but this exercise bike can also be purchased online for your home, office or work place workout rooms.
I met with the manager for Livestrong commercial fitness equipment recently on a visit to the Johnson Fitness headquarters in Madison Wisconsin (the maker of Livestrong fitness equipment) and was able to review and compare Livestrong's commercial exercise bikes side by side with Livestrong's home/sporting goods bikes.
Although the Livestrong home/sporting goods exercise bikes are made very well and are high quality products, the commercial grade exercise bikes are manufactured to handle multiple users, constant adjustment changes, higher weight usage, and long hours of use each day.
Note: As of 5/15/2012 the Livestrong R1x Recumbent Bike is selling online directly from Livestrong for $3,095 new, with free shipping. Click on the link above for the latest price, more information, customer reviews or to purchase the Livestrong R1x Recumbent Exercise Bike.
Who Buys and Uses Livestrong Commercial Exercise Bikes
Although the larger fitness clubs will usually contact the sales reps at Johnson Fitness directly to purchase these exercise bikes in larger quantities (YMCAs, 24 Hour Fitness, Gold's Gym, and LA Fitness are just a few of the companies that have purchased Livestrong and Matrix fitness products), smaller companies and individuals also purchase these commercial grade products online for use at their businesses or for their home workout rooms.
Key Features of the Livestrong R1x Recumbent
The key features of the Livestrong R1XLS are the heavy duty components and commercial durability, 400 lb weigh capacity, the self-powered generator system, the quick-zip pedal straps, the 7 inch backlit LCD console display, and Ergo Form seat and back pad.
Another important feature of all Livestrong fitness products is that the purchase of any Livestrong bike, including the commercial line exercise bikes, will ensure ensure a contribution to the LIVESTRONG® Foundation and the fight against cancer.
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The Livestrong R1x is a very comfortable and durable commercial grade recumbent exercise bike that can handle up to 6 hours of use each day and also has a 400 lb weight capacity. Even if you weigh much less this should give you an indication of how rock solid this exercise bike is.
If you are an individual considering the R1x for home use then you should be aware of some of the differences between the Livestrong commercial grade products and the Livestrong home/sporting goods products (other than the difference in price).
The article above should give you a good summary of the features and benefits of the Livestrong commercial grade exercise bike but what you will not get with the commercial grade bike that you will get with the home/sporting goods models (the Livestrong LS7.0B for example) is the Livetrack Interactive technology (downloadable and uploadable programs via the USB port) and the built in iPod/MP3 player jack and speakers.
I would recommend the Livestrong R1XLS for individuals or businesses looking for a heavy duty and durable recumbent exercise bike that can handle multiple users, constant adjustment changes, higher weight usage, and long hours of use each day.
Customer Reviews
There was only one customer review for this recumbent exercise bike at Dick's Sporting Goods at the time of this review and that review was rated 5 out of 5 stars.  .
I think that this following lines are accurate and sums up the Livestrong R1x pretty well.
"...None of the other bikes we looked at were even close, either in performance or dollar value. This bike is a pleasure to use...dead quiet, smooth, and programs for ANY level of user. Add I love the fan! The seat is superb..."
Go to Livestrong R1x Recumbent Bike for the complete review, for additional customer reviews, the latest price or to purchase the Livestrong R1x.
Aerobic exercise improves cardiovascular health and circulation and exercise bikes provide a safe, low impact aerobic exercise that has been used for fitness, weight loss, health and physical therapy for years.
Livestrong R1x Features at a Glance:
- Heavy duty commercial frame
- Ideal for any commercial setting with daily usage of up to 6 hours per day
- Ergo foam seat and back pad and 25 seat positions
- Quick zip pedal straps
- Electronic JID hybrid generator
- 20 levels of resistance
- 7" blue backlit LCD display: displays time, distance, calories, speed, level, watts, METS, heart rate, profile
- 13 programming options
- On-the-fly program change
- Heart Rate Monitor: Pulse hand grips and Telemetric
- Designed for multiple users and heavy use at any workout level
- Weight capacity: 400lbs
Warranty:
7 years - Frame
5 years - JID generator
5 years - Parts
2 Years - Labor
(Warranty limited to 6 hours of use per day. Use over 6 hours, warranty is 2 years parts/1 year labor).
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