Horizon exercise bike: a good investment or a waste of money?

There are many positive reviews about the latest models of Horizon exercise bikes, but many are still hesitant to make a final decision and buy one. If you’re wondering how this manufacturer’s top recumbent exercise bike models really perform once you bring them home, consider the following details about three of their best-selling bikes.

The most basic model that caters to people who don’t want to spend a lot of money and aren’t interested in all the bells and whistles, is the Horizon RC-30 exercise bike. While it doesn’t come with any of the advanced technological features that Horizon customers enjoy and, in fact, expect, it does what it’s designed to do extremely well. If you thought lower-priced exercise equipment was junk, it’s time to reconsider.

A larger LCD console displays various stats from your workout consistently and the frame has a nice step-by-step design that eliminates having to climb over an awkward bar. It’s extremely quiet, easy to pedal, with no jerking or friction, even in the most vigorous workouts. With eight resistance levels and 8 current training programs, it will provide a wide variety of workouts.

For those who want a little more in terms of features, consider the Horizon RC-40 exercise bike. It has the same step-through frame design, but the console is backlit orange and has a built-in fan and speaker. Most MP3 players can be easily connected to play clearly while you work out.

This model also includes more options, with ten resistance levels and fourteen preset training programs.

Do you want even more? Then let’s take a look at the Horizon B701 exercise bike. This bike ups the ante big time with an iPod docking station right on the front of the console. While your iPod charges, you can control it directly through the console and listen to your selections through the built-in speakers. The large console still provides constant feedback on your workout.

There are two things about this option that some people don’t like. First of all, it doesn’t have the step frame design, so you’ll have to carefully maneuver over that bar to get on and off the seat. Second, there are only six exercise programs available. The highlight here is that it has 18 resistance levels, so those few exercise programs can be changed with different intensities that way.

So which Horizon exercise bike looks best for you? They are all extremely affordable for the features provided, so buy with confidence.