DKN AM-3 Exercise Bike
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The first thing that you notice with the DKN AM3 exercise bike is the
stylish looks. It certainly wouldn't look out of place in even the most
modernly designed living rooms.
Starting with the basics: We can
confrim that the seat is comfortable and can be adjusted for both height and
lateral position, ensuring that a suitable riding position can be found
regardless of your height. The self-levelling pedals are a decent size and
have the customary straps.
Unusually for an exercise bike in this
price bracket, the AM-3 comes with an 11 KG flywheel, which along with its
other heavy duty drive components results in a very smooth pedalling
experience. Clearly, the smoothness of the pedalling action is one of the
most important factors to consider when choosing an exercise bike.
The console on the AM-3 has a clear, back-lit 2 colour LCD providing all the
essential workout feedback. We found the display very easy to read and the
user interface of the console quite intuitive.
The DKN AM-3 has a
comprehensive range of programmes, consisting of manual, 12 pre-set, custom
user programmes, heart rate control and constant Watt programmes. As the
name implies, with the manual programme, you control the resistance, but are
able to set target time, distance or calories. Once a target has been set
and the programme started, the attribute targetted will count down until it
reaches zero. This is absolutely perfect for quick exercise sessions with
simple goals such as burning 50 calories or cycling for a couple of
kilometers. The profiles of the pre-set programmes are printed right on the
console, which makes choosing programmes easy and each of these pre-set
programmes can be used for a user defined lefined duration.
You can measure your pulse rate using the hand grip sensors on the
handle bars, but for accurate and continuous measurement, the console has a
built-in wireless receiver which is compatible with Polar (or any other
uncoded 5 khz) chest belts. This method of heart rate measurement is ECG
accurate and the use of an (optional) chest belt is essential to use the
heart rate controlled programmes on the AM-3. In heart rate control mode,
you simply select whether you wish to exercise at 55%, 75% or 90% or your
maximum heart rate and the bike adjusts the resistance levels automatically
to try to keep you within this zone. The maximum heart rate level is
something that the console works out automatically based on the user profile
information entered. Alternatively, you may specify a target heart rate
level in beats per minute.
The maximum user weight is a hefty 150 kgs (over 23.5 stones) and there
is a full 2 years parts and labour warranty in the unlikely event of a
problem. Finally, it's worth mentioning that there are transport wheels on
the front of the machine, making it relatively easy to move it around once
assembled and there are independent leg levellers to ensure that the
bike will be stable on uneven floors.
In summary, the DKN AM-3 is a truely exceptional exercise bike for the price
point and is easy to recommend.
Also see our Exercise Bike Comparison Table.
To check all the bikes we've tried please see Exercise Bike Reviews
Whilst every effort is made to give you accurate information we cannot guarantee the technical specification. Models change on a regular basis and may differ slightly from the tables above. We recommend you contact the retailer if you have a question regarding technical data. Please read our Legal Disclaimer
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