Reebok I-Bike S
Our score - 
This is a new 2011 model from Reebok Fitness and as a budget bike, we expected to see a smaller bike, but were pleasantly
surprised that the bike is a decent size taking up a floor space of 110cm by
55cm.
The seat can be adjusted for height and it's quite comfortable
to sit on - a rather important factor! We found the leg levellers a useful
feature to see on a budget bike.
The bike feels smooth and stable to
use thanks to the 7 kilogram flywheel. The resistance can be adjusted by
turning a knob on the upright and the resistance range can has 8 levels. One
thing to note on this is that the resistance levels are evenly spread.
Reebok call this their "M Force" braking technology. We particularly like
this aspect, as we've found many manual magnetic bikes to have little
different in actual resistance at low levels and then the resistance jumps
to a very difficult level towards the higher settings.
As with all manual reistance bikes, the programmes are limited as the
resistance can't be controlled by the computer. This Reebok I-Bike S
exercise bike has four programmes:
1. Target time programme - simply
set the target time and pedal away. You can measure your progress by seeing
the distance travelled in differnent sessions of the same duration.
2. Target distance programme - enter the distance you wish to cover and
begin your workout (after pressing the start key!). Track your progress by
seeing the time taken to cover the same distance reduce as fitness levels
improve.
3. Target Calories - it should be noted that this is based
on theoretical calorie burn of the average person! Nonetheless, it's a
useful programme: enter the number of calories to burn in the session and
pedal away.
4. Fitness test programme - this is the interesting
programme on this exercise bike! It attempts to provide you with a heart
rate controlled workout in a bike without a chest strap wireless receiver!
For this programme, the user enters their weight, height and age. Based on
this information, the bike works out a target heart rate (based on 65% max
heart rate) and when the 20 minute programme is started, the user keeps hold
of the pulse sensors throughout so that pulse rate can be periodically
measured. Based on the measured pulse rate, the console LCD provides a
simple speed up or speed down display in order to keep the user within their
target heart rate zone. Once the programme has finished, the bike carries
out a one minute heart rate recovery test. During this time, it's important
to continue keeping hold of the pulse sensors. Based on the speed of the
recovery, the computer provides a fitness test score from 1 to 6 - the lower
the number the better the level of fitness.
As with most exercise
bikes, it comes with a integrated transport wheels making it easy to move
out of the way when not in use. The warranty period of 2 years is also
pretty decent for a bike of this sort of price point.
| Appearance |
9.5 |
| Comfort |
8 |
| Reliability |
9 |
| Ease of Use |
9 |
| Controls |
9.5 |
| Warranty |
9 |
| Value for Money |
9.5 |
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| OVERALL
RATING |
91% |
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Pros
- Solid and sturdy for a budget bike
- Smooth action
- Simple and easy to use console
- Very stylish design
Cons
- manual magnetic resistance
- Maximum user weight of 120kg (264 lbs) could be limiting for some users
Best Price: Available for £199.99 from Sweatband.com
using voucher code IB-35 in the basket.
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Also see our Exercise Bike Comparison Table.
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